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Woodside's Scarborough a done deal as O'Neill firms

Contentious superannuation laws which the government says will boost savings and cut fees have cleared parliament.

The petroleum industry and environmental activists may have clashed this week but they are both heading in the same direction on emissions reduction.

The lack of a unified development overview plan for the city was flagged at a Property Council event today as one key issue hindering Perth's evolution.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Jordan Murray discuss the state's current major infrastructure projects and the future of infrastructure in Perth.

Shares had their biggest fall in more than four weeks as a possible rise in global interest rates moves closer.

The state's peak planning body has given Perth-based property developer Exal Group the green light to build its $55 million student accommodation project in Waterford.

Triangle Energy has secured funds from a share placement to complete work at its Cliff Head oil field in the Perth Basin.

Stockbroking firms Canaccord Genuity and Euroz Hartleys have announced a raft of executive changes, including Chris Webster switching firms and Michael Manford taking a new role.

Andrew Forrest's Minderoo Foundation has participated in a $32 million funding round for a biotech company focused on preventative treatments for respiratory infections.

The allegations against Christian Porter have done damage to his political aspirations.

Seven West executives have forecast full-year earnings that exceed analysts' estimates and say the momentum will continue with its Olympics and Ashes coverage.

Australian agricultural and forestry company Pentarch is suing businessman Desmond Blechynden over allegations that he failed to declare conflicts of interest and gifts.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has backed the Fair Work Commission's minimum wage decision, saying it means a real wage rise for two million workers.

Gold explorer OreCorp has secured funds from a share placement to progress the development of its Nyanzaga project while it considers the demerger of its WA assets.

Resources Minister Keith Pitt has made it clear the Nationals will fight tooth and nail against adopting a target of net zero emissions by 2050.

Western Australia has been forced to rejig its coronavirus vaccine rollout after health authorities recommended the AstraZeneca jab be restricted for those under 60.

Unemployment has fallen to the lowest level since 2013 in Western Australia, with employment of women well above pre-COVID levels.

Australia's banking watchdog has written to the nation's banks, warning there are signs of some increased risk-taking as homebuyers rush to secure loans in a heated housing market.

The federal government will have a close eye on coronavirus hospitalisation numbers during the European summer when it considers a return to opening the border.

Almost a year into her posting as the state government architect, Rebecca Moore has already made her mark.

Meltdown puts bawl in Clive's court

Rooftop solar uptake could grow by 8 per cent a year in the next decade, while household batteries are proving popular in the western suburbs.

Travellers from New South Wales who have visited COVID-19 exposure sites have been told to self-isolate for two weeks, potentially impacting APPEA conference delegates.

Laws to ban serious criminals from accessing secure areas at airports and seaports have passed both houses of parliament.

An urgent push to have Western Australia's former corruption watchdog reappointed to the role has been labelled "arrogance" by the opposition.

Premier Mark McGowan says it was an "oversight" that police had lawful access to data obtained through a contact tracing app.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss how a small business from Cottesloe found itself on a path to becoming a premium global retail operation.

Pentanet has entered a trading halt as it seeks $20 million from sophisticated and professional investors just six months out from listing on the ASX.

Australia's lowest-paid workers will receive a bigger pay rise than last year after the industrial umpire decided on an $18.80-a-week wage increase.

Australia's share market notched a second consecutive all-time high, but China's continued efforts to lower commodity prices caused mining shares to slump.

WA's Native Title Alliance has called on the state government to halt the progression of its Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill, arguing that traditional owners should be better consulted.