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Some of the WA capital’s best attributes have become even clearer as we push through the COVID-19 challenge.

The Australian share market has swung from a 102-point loss to finish in the green with a 19 point gain.

No new cases recorded in Western Australia overnight, Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls for investigation into COVID-19-linked disease, and The Department of Health announces drive-through vaccination clinic for over-65s.

Stirling Capital’s Cirque Mount Pleasant and Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre by the City of Armadale were recognised at today’s UDIA National Awards for Excellence 2020.

Osborne Park-based edtech company Schrole Group has successfully raised $5 million through a share placement and convertible notes ossie, with US-based Faria Education Group set to acquire a 20 per

The state government has unveiled reform packages designed to improve procurement processes and environmental approvals, with the latter seen as an important step towards a keenly awaited bilateral approvals plan with the federal government.

ASX-listed agribusiness Alterra has sold 913 hectares of its Dambadgee Springs property for $3.1 million to a local farmer, and will use the funds to support its avocado development projects and pay debts.

Australian Finance Group has announced a capital raising to strengthen its financial position ahead of an expected softening of the housing loan market and to support the growth of its subsidiary AFG Securities.

China has ignored Australia's attempts to discuss trade tensions over beef and barley imports, and state governments fear they could become the meat in the sandwich as the trade tangle heats up.

The state government has announced millions of dollars in grants for Western Australia’s tourism businesses, ahead of a staged reopening of the state’s regions and businesses in the coming weeks.

Consumer confidence received a much needed boost from last Friday's three-step plan from the national cabinet to lift coronavirus-related restrictions in the months ahead.

Commonwealth Bank is setting aside $1.5 billion for potential defaults on account of COVID-19-related shutdowns and will sell a majority stake in its Colonial First State wealth management unit, as it braces for an economic slowdown and falls in house prices.

Shares have slumped by 1.7 per cent in early trade on the Australian market after the top US infectious disease expert warned of re-opening the economy too soon.

Shares have slumped by 1.7 per cent in early trade on the Australian market after the top US infectious disease expert warned of re-opening the economy too soon.

China asked to explain beef curbs

Oil prices rose overnight after OPEC's de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, said it would increase supply curbs in June, while other members of the oil-producing group said they want to extend the deep cuts reached in April for a longer period than originally agreed.

Gold rose overnight on expectations of more stimulus from the US Federal Reserve to support an economy battered by coronavirus-induced restrictions, while an easing US dollar lent further support.

Gold producers and explorers are undertaking capital raisings and project expansions amid recent record prices.

Tougher restrictions for securing foreign investment is the latest hurdle for miners seeking to develop projects.

The Australian share market has given up most of Monday's gains, with all but two sectors falling amid fears of a second wave of coronavirus cases spreading in Europe and Asia.

The big iron ore miners are thinking about what’s next in the pipeline after projects such as South Flank and Koodaideri.

Western Australia has reported one new coronavirus infection overnight. More than 200 people quarantining on Rottnest Island will return to the mainland tomorrow. Premier Mark McGowan says the state will keep Rottnest as a quarantine facility for now.

The federal government has borrowed nearly $60 billion since December, while 25,000 Western Australians will head back to work as stage one restrictions are lifted, according to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who has been tested for COVID-19 after a coughing fit in parliament.

Engineering company Primero Group and power plant consultant Wartsila Australia are continuing their legal dispute over the payment for work completed by Primero in South Australia, with the matter to be heard in the Supreme Court.

Chalice Gold Mines has taken advantage of a strong rally in its share price to kick off a $30 million capital raising through brokers Bell Potter Securities and Euroz Securities.

Horizon Minerals has begun early stages of mining at its Boorara gold project, with first production expected in July, while explorer Bardoc Gold says a definitive feasibility study for its namesake project in Kalgoorlie is underway.

Perth-founded Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd is selling its Magnolia offshore LNG asset to a privately held UK company for $US2.25 million ($3.5 million), with the sale also including entities behind the project.

A consortium including Georgiou Group has been selected as preferred proponent for the Tonkin Highway Gap project, while the state government has also promoted a number of initiatives to support construction jobs.

Shares in Valmec have risen by more than 13 per cent today after the Kewdale-based contractor announced new work with Water Corporation and Newmont Mining Services, totalling $23 million.

It may sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but technology is rapidly moving into the space we consider a vital part of what makes us human – our senses.

Rise-X chief executive Rowan Fenn recognised the major role technology can play in suppressing the spread of COVID-19 early on in the pandemic.

Premier Investments is reopening the remainder of its closed stores in Australia and New Zealand this week - but some may not stay open for long.