The share market ended the day steady after early gains by the big four banks evaporated in afternoon trade, and miners fall on weaker iron ore futures.
The construction union and seven of its officials, including Joe McDonald and Mick Buchan, have incurred penalties totalling $277,000 for unlawful blockades of the Perth Children’s Hospital site.
Western Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers has paid tribute to its former chief executive John Bennison, who led the business as it transitioned from an agricultural cooperative to a listed industrial company.
Women account for just 8.7 per cent of board positions at the top 100 Western Australian companies listed on the ASX, a report by the Committee for Perth has found.