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Melissa Parke, who held the seat of Fremantle for close to a decade, has been appointed chair of WA Museum Boola Bardip.

More than 160 Australians and Afghan visa holders have now been evacuated from Kabul after a third rescue flight departed chaos at the airport.

Major resources players are increasingly investing profits made in WA elsewhere.

Forrest turns up heat on JBS over Huon deal

Hundreds of Western Australians have heeded a call to return from coronavirus-plagued NSW ahead of restrictions being further tightened.

Western Australia's unemployment rate has fallen to 4.6 per cent, the lowest since December 2013.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton talks about the growth of recruitment services business Connect Resources.

Heavy losses have continued for the iron ore giants, contributing to a fourth consecutive ASX loss as a resurgent coronavirus entangles the global economy.

Former Crown Resorts boss John Alexander has been quizzed about his relationship with the company's largest shareholder during today's Perth Casino Royal Commission.

Aspen Group plans to spend $52 million buying and refurbishing a portfolio of Perth apartments with an extraordinarily high 59 per cent vacancy rate.

Rio Tinto has linked arms with the state government to roll out COVID-19 vaccines to FIFO workers and Pilbara residents.

The state government will provide quarantine assistance to arrivals from Kabul, as part of Australia's mission to evacuate people from the Taliban-controlled city.

Australia's vaccination program is opening up to everyone aged over 16 from August 30, after cabinet agreed to expand the national rollout.

Perth-based technology consultancy Velrada has made several new hires to support its growth as it continues to consider ways to raise capital.

Monadelphous is suing Fremantle-based ACOR Consultants for almost $1 million over allegedly breaching a contract for works on BHP's $27 million Jimblebar mine upgrade.

Local company Highway Construction has been tasked with upgrading a major intersection in Tuart Hill, as part of a $20 million project.

Perth-based companies Jadar Resources and Tempus Resources are raising funds to progress their projects in Australia and Canada.

A new app aims to reduce social isolation on remote mine sites.

NRW Holdings expects to earn as much as $155 million from operations in the current financial year, while announcing a fully franked final dividend of 5 cents per share.

David Singleton-led Austin Engineering will invest $6.5 million to improve its manufacturing facilities in Perth and Indonesia.

IGO has confirmed it is in discussions with fellow nickel miner Western Areas over a potential takeover worth more than $800 million.

Businesses would do well to follow Qantas' model of requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

Origin Energy has reported an annual loss of $2.3 billion after a massive write-down.

A lengthy reform process has created uncertainty in the retirement living sector.

Qantas leads split over no jab, no job

John Alexander will today become the third witness at the Crown casino inquiry with links to Kerry Stokes, who has close personal and business ties to royal commissioner Neville Owen.

Nurses and midwives have rallied against "dangerous" staff shortages and working conditions at Perth's primary maternity hospital.

The state government has allocated $35 million to upgrade facilities at HBF Park ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Sean Cowan makes the case for a sports museum in WA.

BHP has disclosed that its iron ore production costs are set for a big increase next year but will remain just below those of rival Rio Tinto.

OPINION: Nothing will change in WA's local government sector until it tackles widespread behavioural issues, writes Penny Taylor.

Former Crown Perth regulatory compliance manager Paul Hulme has told the Perth Casino Royal Commission ex-casino boss Barry Felstead knew about his relationship with the state's chief casino officer.