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Western Australians aged under 50 are flocking to get vaccinated against coronavirus but their middle-aged counterparts are proving less enthusiastic.

Home sales volumes more than doubled in 10 Perth suburbs during the March quarter, when compared to the same period last year, according to new data.

Woolworths' takeover of distributor PFD Food Services will go ahead despite concerns the move will eventually lead to fewer workers in the industry.

Silver Lake Resources has suspended operations at its Daisy complex near Kalgoorlie-Boulder after an employee working for contractor Macmahon Holdings passed away this morning.

Australia and Singapore have agreed to start work on a plan for a travel bubble which would initially allow students to return.

The pandemic has prompted office owners and tenants to pay more attention to how air is circulated through buildings.

Shell keen for all options in the NW Shelf gas hunt

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Jesinta Burton discuss the upcoming mayoral election in the City of Nedlands.

Scott Morrison is ready to talk with China when they come to the table, he told a Perth audience today, while Australia's economic recovery shows the importance of enabling business.

Shares reached record heights for the sixth consecutive trading day on the Australian market before investors saw signs of rampant inflation in China.

Olivier David brings international executive experience to West Australian Ballet.

Australian maintenance services provider Programmed has taken over the operation of Pindan Group's asset management arm today, a move expected to preserve more than 100 jobs.

Bryah Resources has secured funds from a heavily oversubscribed share placement to continue its search for copper and gold in WA's Murchison region.

David Zampatti checked out the staged concert version of the Benny and Björn/Tim Rice rock opera Chess at the Perth Concert Hall and found it a chequered experience.

Local architect Silver Thomas Hanley will co-design ECU's new city campus, alongside national agency Lyons and UK-based studio Haworth Tompkins.

An indigenous tech company is leading the push into the spatial web.

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal will develop autonomous fast transport functions through a second contract win this week with the US Navy.

Perfect scores in education, environment and healthcare have led to Perth ranking as the sixth most liveable city in the world, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit.

Sandfire Resources has appointed Perenti's surface mining contractor to the $364 million Motheo copper-silver project in Botswana.

The developer behind the Kardinya Park Town Centre redevelopment has held an official ground-breaking ceremony this morning, following the launch of stage one works last month.

The pandemic has changed the fundraising game.

The disability services sector has strong revenue growth, but some providers are struggling to stay afloat.

Philanthropic donations increased in 2020, despite predictions it would fall.

Michaelia Cash has lashed out at Anthony Albanese, calling into question his support for the mining sector amid a renewed push to expand greenfield agreements for the industry.

Airline Regional Express has forecast a full-year loss of $15 million due to Victoria's coronavirus outbreak.

New premises and a major acquisition drive are behind iCollege's growth in what's considered a tough market for education providers across the country.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his strong support for an investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic has "nothing to do with politics".

Doctors have thrown their support behind linking vaccine certificates to greater freedoms in a bid to drive up jab rates.

Oil, gas contractors sound warning on costs

Hesperia has secured paediatric health service provider Western Kids Health as the largest commercial tenant for Victoria House, its $65 million mixed-use development in Shenton Park.

Australia's apartment markets continue to lag in the country's broader housing market recovery, reports have found, however momentum is building in Perth.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss the work of the Perron Institute, its spin-out and the commercial viability of the industry at large.