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The state's public universities have posted more than $400 million of surpluses between them in 2021, thanks largely to rising investment portfolios and short term government support.

The state government will invest more than $25 million to strengthen cyber security services in Western Australia.

BCI boss Alwyn Vorster has hinted the salt and potash play entertained buying Salt Lake Potash's flagship after the asset was put up for sale by receivers this month.

A plan to build an affordable housing and arts precinct in Fremantle is one step closer to fruition as a development panel approves the $95 million proposal.

Two COVID-related deaths were reported as the number of new COVID cases in WA topped 8,000 again overnight.

Vulnerable and older Australians will soon be able to get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose.

A career in landscape architecture has led Natalie Busch to the top of Hassell's Perth operation.

Transition from oil needs ‘logical steps'

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens gives an overview of WA's top-performing charity bike rides.

Perth broker Euroz Hartleys has promoted its head of institutional sales Tim Bunney to managing director, replacing Rob Black.

The state government has been hit with a record $900,000 fine after “fundamental failings” and “glaring errors” led to a Department of Justice employee being attacked by a sniffer dog.

The state's second largest brick maker has reported a half yearly profit of $581 million but says its WA operations are a drag on performance.

ANALYSIS: The royal commission had very few surprises, other than its failure to draw clear conclusions on some of the key issues or the top people who ran the casino.

Despite the damning findings handed down by the Perth Casino Royal Commission, Crown will be allowed to continue trading under the watchful eye of a new independent monitor.

The multi-million dollar reimagining of Indiana will soon return to council chambers as mining billionaire Andrew Forrest's company agrees to meet the town's costs for research.

Creditors of WBHO Infrastructure will decide next week if they accept a bid by SRG Global to buy the collapsed company, with administrators warning the alternative is liquidation.

BHP contracts lead Sepideh Nicholson, who came to Australia as a refugee when she was a teenager, is calling on employers to create inclusive workplaces or risk losing diversity.

Australian shares have kept their run higher going, while the prospect of more sanctions on Russia could dictate trading behaviour tomorrow.

King & Wood Mallesons has formally announced the appointment of four experienced lawyers to the partnership, including projects specialist Peter Vaughan and M&A adviser Roger Davies.

Another ASX-listed uranium company is raising cash to step up its project amid revived interest in the commodity.

Western Australian billionaires Gina Rinehart and Andrew Forrest have topped the list of Australia's wealthiest 250 for 2022, with Canva founders Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht scoring a spot in the top 10.

COVID WRAP: The Premier has announced an intended easing of restrictions later this month as WA reported a record-breaking figure of new COVID cases.

An “ambitious” $36 million 15-storey apartment block proposed in Como has received support from the City of South Perth.

A new survey has found employers are facing higher wage demands from candidates seeking employment.

The inquiry into Crown Perth's casino operations has found the gambling business unfit to hold a licence.

Mining struggles to attract Gen Zs

Austal's share price fell sharply today after it disclosed an agreement to build offshore patrol vessels for the Philippines navy had fallen through.

The Birchal platform has raised $100m over four years, with Perth companies Australian Honey Ventures and Bunsters among the latest WA enterprises to garner funding via the site.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell delves into the year in business for WA's land developers.

A $1.9 million grant awarded to Geraldton Fishermen's Co-operative to grow overseas exports is expected to increase its customer base by 20 per cent.

A charmed run for the ASX has continued while one analyst is pondering whether bond investors wary of higher rates are about to end the run.

High profile businessman Nev Power has narrowly avoided jail after being hit with an eight-month suspended sentence for breaching the state's strict COVID travel laws.