Jessica Mascione

Oilex has signed a binding agreement with ASX-listed Armour Energy for the sale of its interests in the Cooper-Eromanga Basin in Queensland.

Rox Resources, Kingston Resources and Core Lithium have received commitments to raise a combined $20.6 million under share placements, with part of the proceeds to go towards the companies' gold and lithium projects.

Water Corporation will supply Perth-based technology business Hazer Group with biogas from its wastewater treatment plant at Woodman Point, following an agreement signed between the two parties.

The state government will lift regional travel restrictions in time for the long weekend, with Premier Mark McGowan urging Western Australians to travel within the state and support local businesses.

Disability service provider Activ has become the latest organisation to withdraw a major fundraising event, with this year’s City to Surf cancelled on the back of state and federal government coronavirus directives.

Invex Therapeutics has received a $5 million investment from Andrew Forrest’s Tattarang as part of a share placement, with the proceeds to go towards the company’s research into neurological diseases.

Shares in NRW Holdings rose by more than 30 per cent today after the Perth-based contractor foreshadowed strong full-year earnings and brought forward its $10.7 million interim payout to next month.

Premier Mark McGowan has criticised a push by the NSW and federal governments for Western Australia to reopen interstate borders, citing the eastern states’ inconsistent health advice and high rates of community transmission.

Premier Mark McGowan is maintaining a cautious approach to opening up Western Australia’s regional borders, saying the state government has no firm date on when this will occur.