There are already some early signs of very clear winners and losers from the COVID-19 crisis, no matter how much we want to believe we are all in this together.
The City of Armadale has been hit with one of the largest fines imposed for a workplace safety breach in Western Australia, after state government agency WorkSafe appealed the penalty initially imposed over a 2014 incident.
Perth startup KeepSpace has found its e-commerce packaging services in demand as government restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 cause retail stores and hospitality venues to close.
WA's borders will officially close to the eastern states at midnight on Sunday. Confirmed COVID-19 cases have grown by eight in WA and 244 nationally. The federal government has announced a childcare service support program.
Surveying firm Veris has made a number of changes to its board, including Adam Lamond stepping out as managing director, as it deals with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
In an initiative led by the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA, the Western Australian resources sector has pledged $6.6 million to Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations, Foodbank WA and Lifeline WA.
More Perth eateries are set to shut their doors in response to a weakened retail environment, particularly in shopping centres, while blinds retailer Kresta has announced it will close all of its showrooms across the country.
Oil prices have fallen after US crude inventories rose last week by the most since 2016, while gasoline demand suffered its biggest weekly drop ever due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Gold prices firmed as investors sought safe-haven assets after sombre US economic data exacerbated fears of an economic downturn amid increasing lockdowns and other restrictions globally to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
The Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals has agreed to co-fund further development of the Iron Valley mine in the Pilbara, as part of a package of deals that will see Mineral Resources buy its Buckland
Health Minister Roger Cook said testing criteria for COVID-19 would expand as of tomorrow, 28 new cases in WA overnight; Premier Mark McGowan aired his grievances with the Artania cruise ship, and Andrew Forrest pledged $160 million towards procuring medical supplies and increasing testing in WA.
The Australian share market has rallied as coronavirus-fuelled volatility continues, even as the Reserve Bank released minutes showing members were worried about the likelihood of a recession.
The operator of Metropolis Fremantle says the nightclub faces a difficult rebound from COVID-19 if and when it can begin operating again, with a stalled rent negotiation a demonstration of the uncertainty building over commercial property leases.
The value of Perth's houses increased 0.5 per cent in the month of March, strengthening the recovery underway for the past six months, but the onset of COVID-19 means the recent gains are unlikely to continue.
Online travel agency Webjet will raise $275 million and retailer Kathmandu Holdings will raise $201 million, to deal with the impact of COVID-19 on their businesses.
Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Minderoo Foundation is flying in tonnes of medical supplies from China and increasing Western Australia's capacity to test for COVID-19, as part of a rescue package announced today.
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Georgiou Group has secured $141 million worth of contracts across Australia in recent days, announcing it had been awarded major contracts in NSW and Queensland just one day after being named the preferred proponent for the City of Perth's east end revitalisation project.
ICT company Data#3, ENGIE Services and five WA companies providing Aboriginal heritage and archaeological support services have been awarded contracts by the Public Transport Authority of WA.
Education Horizons Group chief executive Tim Dawson says schools will need to adapt ahead of term II amid questions over potential closures due to the novel coronavirus.
Planning is again under way to determine the best use of Cape Peron, two years after Planning Minister Rita Saffioti put the kibosh on DevelopmentWA and Cedar Woods Properties' contentious Mangles Bay Marina joint venture proposal.
