Big companies trading ex-dividend and a weak offshore lead dragged the Australian share market lower, while a fund manager saw risk in where the market may be headed.
International insulation contractor Kaefer Integrated Services has launched legal action against Perth-based consultancy MSP Engineering over a $1 million debt.
Local businesses SIMPEC and IronMerge have secured their first contract as a joint venture, providing upgrades to Pilbara Minerals' lithium operations in Western Australia.
A Perth girl has launched legal action against the Housing Authority, Western Power, Synergy and engineering consultancy Downer EDI after she received a catastrophic electric shock that left her with severe brain injuries.
Scott Morrison has attempted to draw a line under historical rape allegations against Christian Porter after the attorney general emphatically denied the claims and police ended their investigation.
Retailer Myer has posted a massive lift in interim profit after a surge in online sales, yet investors were unimpressed and sent shares plunging on the ASX.
Australia posted the biggest monthly trade surplus in history on the back of record iron ore exports, as the economy continued to rack up new markers in its rebound from last year's deep recession.
An aggressive switch to green energy and manufacturing is the boldest economic policy of the state election campaign, though the promise has many challenges.
A Medicare-style levy or tax hike remains on the table as the Morrison government weighs up how to find billions of dollars desperately needed for aged care.
Strandline Resources says it has secured more than 90 per cent of the forecast revenue for its Coburn mineral sands project in WA, after signing a new offtake agreement with a UK customer.
Australia's share market has closed higher, as early optimism was reinforced by fourth-quarter economic data which showed a better than expected recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Christian Porter was Premier Colin Barnett's heir-apparent when he announced in mid 2013 that he intended to quit WA politics for the federal arena. He clearly had bigger fish to fry.
The Minerals Council of Australia has announced plans for its members to adopt a new system for reporting on safety, environmental and social indicators, including partnerships with First Nations people.
Victoria's St Barbara has appointed Macmahon Holdings as the new mining contractor for its Gwalia operations near Leonora under a $500 million agreement.
Hancock Prospecting's Atlas Iron has taken a major step towards launching its McPhee Creek Iron Ore project, referring the proposal to the EPA this week.
Police commissioner Chris Dawson wants new legislation to enable a permanent police presence on the state's borders, including stronger vehicle search powers.
As the Liberal Party WA warns voters against giving Labor total control, Business News analyses how the election is likely to affect the balance of power in the Legislative Council.
