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The state government has begun the tender process for the design, construction and commissioning of the Metronet Morley-Ellenbrook line, despite delays related to other contracts set to deliver the line's build.

Curtin University will get new equipment to support space and health research after receiving $1.4 million in government funding through the Australian Research Council (ARC).

Businesses are facing a challenge locking in gas contracts for major projects in Western Australia, including Coogee's planned $1 billion Burrup Peninsula methanol plant, which the company is now pursuing without partner Wesfarmers.

Caltex Australia has reached an agreement with Alimentation Couche-Tard that will allow it to disclose confidential information in relation to the Montreal-based global convenience store chain's $8.6 billion takeover offer.

Australian shares smashed past the 7,000 point level for the first time on a wave of investor confidence from a signed trade deal between the US and China.

Hackers hit up to 100,000 WA accounts

Western Australian property professionals are becoming more optimistic around the prospects of a recovery in the state’s embattled residential market, despite a national survey showing WA respondents had the lowest expectations across the country for an improvement in capital growth over the next 12 months.

Oil prices were down slightly overnight, pressured early by data showing big increases in US refined products, but recovered some of the losses later by the signing of a Phase 1 trade deal between Washington and Beijing.

Gold rose overnight after details of the US-China Phase 1 trade deal failed to soothe investors' concerns about trade differences, as Washington retained tariffs on some Chinese goods.

Rick Heath has been named executive director at Black Swan State Theatre Company, following controversy over sudden leadership changes at the organisation last year.

Osborne Park-based CV Check has reported a breakeven cash flow quarter and continued growth in its B2B customer segment, which contributed 73 per cent in total sales.

The Australian share market has closed higher for the eighth time in 10 sessions, with the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index coming tantalisingly close to breaking the 7,000 mark.

National retailer Jeanswest, established in Perth in 1972, has entered into voluntary administration today, putting at risk nearly 1,000 jobs across the country.

A strong focus on developing and sustaining corporate partnerships is one factor behind Western Australia’s oldest theatre company, Barking Gecko Theatre, notching up its 30th birthday.

Junior gold miner Kalamazoo Resources has announced an $8 million placement to billionaire investor Eric Sprott and his Canada-listed company, Novo Resources Corporation.

Perth-based Resolute Mining has finalised the sale of its Ravenswood gold project in Queensland to a private equity and mining consortium for up to $300 million.

Premier Mark McGowan this morning said direct flights from China were critical to growing WA’s tourism industry, as the first direct flight from Shanghai to Perth arrived at Perth Airport.

What Christmas gave to Australian retailers, the bushfires are taking away, but there could be worse to come for shopkeepers and shopping centre owners when the latest international trends wash up here.

OPINION: Schools have a significant role to play in preparing students for the new world of work.

Brookman Primary School principal Hans Geers believes science and mathematics are subjects best approached as a whole-of-curriculum experience, integrated across all subjects and taught with real-world examples.

Charities will get more government funding to hand out food vouchers, financial counselling and help with basics in bushfire-affected communities.

Super members have good reason to be optimistic about what 2020 might deliver to their balances but they should not expect the same fat returns as last year, a research house says.

Australian shares were continuing a tilt at 7,000 points at midday after posting new records in early trade.

WA Water joins reverse factoring bandwagon

Oil prices climbed overnight after five days of declines as the United States and China prepared to sign a preliminary trade deal and as Middle East tensions eased.

Gold has lost some of its appeal ahead of the signing of an interim US-China trade deal but palladium has hit a record high.

Australian shares have hit a fresh record high amid surging global investor optimism ahead of a looming US-China trade deal.

Mineral drilling contractor DDH1 has thrown its support behind rugby league club Canterbury Bulldogs, which will be coming to Perth next month with other NRL clubs for the inaugural Nines competition.

Fortescue Metals Group won a Supreme Court decision today over an exploration licence application that had been declined because it was processed seconds after the regulator’s deadline.

An industrial infill precinct in Welshpool with a chequered history is attracting interest from occupiers, with four-wheel drive accessory manufacturer ARB Corporation and United Fasteners moving in late last year, and a leasing campaign launched for a new-build office and warehouse at the same site.

Nickel miner Panoramic Resources has reported a 72 per cent take-up by shareholders for the retail component of its underwritten $32.7 million entitlement offer, helped by support from major shareholder Zeta Resources.

Western Australia is leading the country in the adoption of waste-to-energy projects, with $1.2 billion being invested in two path-breaking facilities under construction.