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Woolworths has copped a 1.2 per cent hit to its profits as the coronavirus pandemic drives a wrecking ball through the supermarket giant's hotels division.

Flight Centre shares have fallen after the travel business reported a $510 million loss as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

PM seeks veto over China deals

Supermarkets could be forced into a mandatory code of conduct for all fresh farm produce under a federal push to stamp out market imbalance.

University arts students have been told to "mix and match" subjects as the federal education minister tries to double their fees.

A local IP lawyer has revealed the new logo and branding for Bankwest ahead of the official launch of the new look, which we're told is designed for the digital age.

Perth father and son Neil and Zac Barrett opened Hemingway Cafe today in Central Park, the seventh venue the pair has established.

Investors erased almost all the gains of Australia's share market this week and sold-off banks as the main indices finished lower.

Contractor Macmahon Holdings has upgraded its earnings guidance for the current financial year after reporting a rise in revenue to $1.38 billion.

Oil and gas service provider MMA Offshore has secured $16 million in contract extensions with Woodside Petroleum, which will continue using MMA's vessels.

Regis Resources has reported a record net profit for fiscal 2020 on the back of robust gold production at its Western Australian operations.

The first steps are being taken towards a so-called single-touch environmental approval system for major projects.

A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge will be built across the Swan River, as part of a broader $60 million infrastructure package announced by the state government.

Qantas is facing calls to repay millions of dollars' worth of taxpayer-funded subsidies as it cuts loose another 2,400 workers.

Clive Palmer is refusing to drop his challenge of Western Australia's border closures and has promised further legal action against Premier Mark McGowan.

South Perth-based Medusa Mining has reported its third fatal accident at its Co-O goldmine in the Philippines this year.

Adolescent lying may be a normal phase of growing up, but it nevertheless requires careful management by parents and educators.

Wage subsidies will soon be extended after the underpinning legislation was brought to federal parliament.

Liberty Flexible Workspaces has launched a new location in West Perth, as well as expanding its footprint in the CBD.

Retailers, landlords in open warfare over rents as losses mount for all

Vitamin and pet food supplier Blackmores has reported a 66 per cent full-year profit dive after Chinese shoppers limited spending amid COVID-19.

Labor will support an extension of wage subsidies even if concerns about employers cutting working hours are not addressed.

IT services provider Empired has signed a strategic partnership with Informatica in a move intended to bolster its data management and governance.

Seven West Media's underlying net profit was down 66.1 per cent to $40.8 million, due to a weak advertising market.

Four schools and a TAFE in the Pilbara have received $93.5 million in state government funding today, including in Roebourne and Karratha.

Shares on the Australian market finished higher on optimism for a coronavirus breakthrough, but there was troubling jobs news.

Western Areas' net profit has more than doubled to $31.9 million for the full financial year, with the nickel miner also reporting strong sales revenue.

BCI Minerals' Mardie Salt and Potash project has been awarded major project status, one month after a definitive feasibility study valued the prospective mine at $1.2 billion.

The City of Perth is well positioned to leverage WA's resource industry and establish its own minerals exchange, writes Brent Fleeton.

Mining contractor Perenti has reported record revenue of $2 billion and solid profit for the full year, with the news sending its shares up by as much as 15 per cent.

Former Perth Festival chair John Barrington has been appointed deputy chair of the federal government's Creative Economy Taskforce, which was established to help rebuild the sector.

Qantas is planning to cut up to 2,500 more workers at airports across Australia, adding to the 6,000 employees already leaving the airline.