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The federal government's plan for a national definition of COVID-19 hotspots has hit a hurdle, with Western Australia's premier describing it as flawed.

Mining icon Ron Manners has much to celebrate this year, including the 125th anniversary of his family business and a spot on the Queen's Birthday honours list.

WA has a case to argue that major resources companies are better served by headquartering in Perth.

Hard road out of recession

Australia Post has scrapped bonus payments for its executive team after facing pressure for asking workers to volunteer.

The state government will have the power to stop miners from disturbing significant sites under long-awaited Aboriginal cultural heritage reforms, which will also demand informed consent for traditional owners.

Property syndicate Quadrant Investments has secured Sydney Tools as a tenant at its Malaga premises, marking the industrial power tool retailer's initial foray into Western Australia.

Alinta Energy has announced an upgrade of its Newman power station, with Clarke Energy winning a contract to install 14 natural gas generating units.

Australia's share market recorded its best gain since August 4 as investors shrugged off confirmation of the first recession in almost 30 years.

Wesfarmers and SQM are progressing a sharpened up lithium refinery project in Kwinana, with a $600 million proposal heading to development assessment next week.

The company formerly known as HotCopper has reported a big increase in its investments in clients' shares, with revaluation gains leading to a modest annual profit.

It will take 20 years for homeowners using a Tesla Powerwall to recoup the purchase cost under a new solar pricing scheme, a recent analysis has found.

As we bask in splendid isolation there's an increasing risk the world will leave us behind.

Russian-owned Nordgold has made a new offer to buy Cardinal Resources, trumping a competing bid from Chinese company Shandong Gold by around $26 million.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says being awarded hosting rights for the AFL grand final is a win for her state's response to the pandemic.

Isolation may have helped Western Australia navigate COVID-19 so far, but many agribusiness exporters have used federal help during the pandemic to maintain market access.

Aqwest will build and operate an $11.9 million water recycling facility and pipeline with funding from the state government.

WA's domestic economy contracted 6 per cent in the June quarter, slightly better than national figures showing Australia is in recession.

WA's Aboriginal Heritage Act may provide an avenue to protect against the exploitation of indigenous artists.

Murdoch University has signalled it will cut staff ahead of 2021, one day after Curtin University confirmed it was considering widespread redundancies.

Australia's top grain exporter has been banned from sending barley to China after disputed claims pests were found in multiple shipments.

Peter Lee's passion has shaped his 40-plus-year career in architecture, which has focused on growing the greater fabric of Perth.

Facebook news threat risks tax hit

Australia's share market had its worst session in four weeks as reporting season finished, and as concerns emerged about the Aussie dollar.

Budding Perth-based Formula 3 driver Calan Williams is seeking funding to further his sports career, with existing supporter Dale Alcock calling on investors to back the 19-year-old.

Fortescue Metals Group and the Papua New Guinea government will undertake feasibility work for hydropower projects, with electricity exports and steel making potential uses.

JobKeeper wage subsidies are being split into a two-tiered system and extended for another six months.

Shares in insurer QBE have fallen by more than 5 per cent after its group chief executive departed following an investigation into workplace communications.

A Bill to tighten rules around political donations to WA campaigns is likely to further anger businessman and one-time politician Clive Palmer.

Western Australia appears to be overlooking the value of sports in helping understand the state's future business partners, writes Ross Taylor.

Property market analyst CoreLogic recorded a fourth month of decline for Australia's housing values, but trends are starting to diverge across cities, with Perth's dwelling values steady.

Facebook is threatening to stop Australian users from sharing news if the social media giant is forced to compensate media companies for publishing their stories.