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Applecross-based Crothers Construction has been selected by the state government to rebuild Lesmurdie Primary School.

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Troy Resources has advised of the passing of its managing director Ken Nilsson, after failing to recover from a medical procedure last week.

Gold explorer Star Minerals is on track to list on the ASX next month, having received a $2.5 million investment from Magnolia Capital.

Virgin Australia is introducing two direct flights to Hobart, as part of the airline’s move to expand its domestic network between states where travel is permitted.

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The Pilbara is one of seven sites nationally identified as a prospective hydrogen hub, but not the Mid West.

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Decmil Group has won a contract from the Victorian government to complete road upgrades at the coastal town of Barwon Heads.

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The ATO has issued a further tax bill to Rio Tinto in relation to the mining giant’s interest deductions on a loan it took out in 2015.

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Australia is set to build nuclear-powered submarines as part of a security pact with the US and the UK, although full-cycle docking is set to remain in Adelaide.

Scientists at Curtin University believe a new discovery about the cause of Alzheimer's disease could eventually lead to a preventative treatment.

GBM Resources is seeking to raise $7.4 million to continue exploring for gold in Queensland's Drummond Basin, while Conico and Corazon also announced capital raisings.

Shares in Pilbara Minerals jumped 8 per cent to close near all-time highs today after the company announced strong results from its second online lithium auction.

Shares in Fenix Resources rose 12 per cent this morning after the iron ore producer declared a full-year profit and maiden dividend.

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Great Boulder Resources has announced plans to demerge its Yamarna project near Laverton into a newly listed entity, which will raise $5 million ahead of a stock market float later this year.

Gina Rinehart-backed lithium explorer Vulcan Energy Resources is seeking $200 million ahead of its entry into the ASX300 index later this week.

Western Australians aged 12 and above able to access any COVID-19 vaccine candidate from state-run clinics from Monday.

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Former BHP and Fortescue mines manager Isak Buitendag has been appointed as the new chief executive of Salt Lake Potash.

Aventuur has been named the preferred proponent to develop and operate a long-mooted surf park in Perth’s southern suburbs.

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WA-based innovators have been recognised at the national technology awards, including West Perth-based startup Avicena Systems.

ASX-listed Imdex is acquiring mining software from Californian business DataCloud for $20 million in cash and shares.

Santos and Oil Search have struck an agreement to merge their businesses through an all-scrip deal worth $21 billion.

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Australia’s corporate watchdog has temporarily banned Robert Brady from managing corporations after liquidators were appointed to three of his associated companies.

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