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A major Optus outage that left Australians without access to emergency services has been blamed on human error as its embattled CEO fights to keep his position.

Kwinana-based contractor TCD Group has further enhanced its commitment to basketball in Western Australia, following a significant agreement announced on Wednesday.

An extra $500 million will be spent by the state government on health infrastructure projects in a timely boost to the under-pressure hospital system.

A local marine scientist has developed an affordable aquarium for homes, schools and businesses.

Evolving generation methods and growing energy demand in remote locations have boosted a handful of WA businesses.

ANALYSIS: Developments in artificial intelligence are being leveraged to increase cooperation between WA and Japan.

Kailis Hospitality Group is investing $12 million into acquiring and developing 1,000 square metres of beachfront hospitality real estate at Sorrento.

The Dementia Foundation, formally launching tomorrow, is Western Australia's first organisation to be dedicated solely to younger onset dementia support and advocacy.

Hesperia spin-off H-U has secured planning approval to build a $50 million car park in Murdoch's hospital precinct.

Home Group has recorded the most home starts in the state for the second consecutive year, as WA's dwelling commencements lift by 45 per cent.

Australia's largest sheep station has been approved for British takeover by the state government, six months after the bid was made.

The Perth Bears have secured a record-breaking NRL jersey sleeve sponsorship deal.

The Perth-based developer moved into the St Georges Terrace offices last year following Leonie Baldock's purchase of the building.

Electricity prices and housing costs have fuelled a fourteen-month inflation peak ahead of the Reserve Bank's monetary policy meeting next week.

Westpac is cutting 200 customer-facing roles in its network but says it will try to keep as many workers as possible through retraining and redeployment.

The owner of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz footwear, KMD Brands has posted a statutory loss of $105 million - its worst result in at least a decade.

US stocks finished lower overnight, breaking a three-session string of record closing highs.

Tax hit warning as total SMSF pass the trillion mark

WA's largest Indigenous-owned contractor Warrikal has secured a significant maintenance package with Hancock Iron Ore, bolstering its relationship with the iron ore heavyweight.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the lessons Australia can take from Canada's policy on international students.

Planning Minister John Carey says the state government has had to step in after the private market did not deliver on affordable housing.

Australia's share market has posted three straight sessions of gains for the first time in more than a month, led by a rally in banks and miners.

Combat Sports Commission chair Bob Kucera says he is optimistic about both growth and culture within the sector moving forward.

Revo Fitness has further enhanced its commitment to Western Australia's sport and recreation industry, on the back of a key partnership renewal.

Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey has moved to reassure investors that Chris Ellison was "not involved" in deliberations to acquire his brother's collapsed Resource Development Group.

OPINION: It's doubtful adding cost and time delays to mergers and acquisitions is going to make things better.

Cyclone Metals has announced a change to its management structure.

Perth greentech startup Uluu has signed an agreement with a leading Australian fashion brand to supply buttons made from seaweed for its line of pyjamas.

Changes to Canada's intake of international students provides food for thought.

Former Liberal candidate for Curtin Tom White has revealed his first career move post-election defeat, taking a role at a Silicon Valley air taxi company.

The anti-corruption watchdog has found serious misconduct after investigating an employee in a state government health agency, over his work in procuring a $142 million contract.

Department store operator Myer has told shareholders they won't get a final dividend after a 30 per cent drop in full-year profit driven by warehouse issues.