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A mega takeover deal for Afterpay ignited technology shares and helped the ASX to a record high level.

Red 5 has reversed the operating strategy for its Darlot and King of the Hills mines in WA, while fellow goldminer Ramelius Resources also unveiled a new production plan.

A $21 billion merger of Santos and Oil Search looks set to proceed after the companies agreed to revised terms.

Bill Beament has unveiled a new name and business model for Venturex Resources, which plans to combine mining and contracting in a similar manner to major shareholder Mineral Resources.

Australia's house prices have continued to grow this month, but the market appears to be losing steam, according to the latest data from CoreLogic.

Poseidon Nickel has raised funds to progress the restart of its Black Swan mine and processing plant in WA as well as continue exploration activities.

Mitsubishi has acquired a 40 per cent stake in carbon developer Australian Integrated Carbon for an undisclosed sum.

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has joined the board of a Perth-created tech business with clients including NASA and Tesla, Advanced Navigation.

Despite the ongoing trade dispute, Australia has some inherent advantages in the meat trade with China.

Listed contractor NRW Holdings has secured new work through its Primero business, including on two iron ore projects in Western Australia.

Construction giant BGC Australia has launched legal action against its former accountant for allegedly accepting secret commissions and gifts from its steel supplier, Conview Victoria.

Federal Labor says Australia is in a housing crisis with a growing number of people finding themselves homeless.

The board of Cirrus Networks has rejected what is calls an inadequate takeover bid from Webcentral Group that valued the Perth-based IT services business at about $30 million.

Australian buy-now-pay-later group Afterpay has accepted a takeover offer from US digital payments giant Square in a deal worth $39 billion.

AstraZeneca is working on a booster shot for its coronavirus vaccine to combat mutations of the deadly disease.

Scott Morrison has warned lockdowns will be crucial until vaccination coverage targets are reached but he is confident of getting to a major milestone this year.

Fremantle has taken a creative approach to tackling commercial vacancies, with a little help from artistic locals.

A new owner is reshaping the long-running coffee roastery, with multiple acquisitions and an environmentally focused packaging company.

Rio royalty bill could hit $400m

ANALYSIS: The relationship between commissioner Neville Owen and Kerry Stokes has unexpectedly become the big news to emerge from the Perth Casino Royal Commission.

Mineral Resources has taken a big step forward in its plans for a new iron ore hub in the Pilbara, with Red Hill Iron shareholders set to be big winners.

Australia's share market has equalled its best run of monthly gains as investors keep pushing to record levels.

Another day and another bulk ship from Indonesia arriving off WA with a COVID-19 infected crew, as our state's agriculture industry braces itself for a possible ban on ships from Indonesian ports.

Cirrus Networks has become the second Perth-based IT services firm to receive a takeover offer in recent weeks, after Victoria's Webcentral Group made an on-market bid.

Royal commissioner Neville Owen has sought to quash any concerns about conflicts of interest by acknowledging he is a director of a key company in Kerry Stokes' business empire.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss WA election spending and issues where the opposition could gain momentum.

Fremantle Biennale, Factory Summer Festival and Origin Fields are among the arts events to have received a share of $40 million in funding from the federal government.

Perth rich lister Tim Roberts did not disclose his friendship with Crown's largest shareholder, James Packer, after being appointed to the Burswood Limited board.

Zenith Minerals has secured funds from a share placement to ramp-up its gold and copper exploration activities in Western Australia and Queensland.

Careful consideration is required before large tracts of outback land are turned over for renewable energy projects.

Politics and sport have long been intertwined, but that shouldn't sully the contest.

Western Australia is set to gain more than 30 new electric vehicle charging stations, as part of a $25 million fund to assist in a nationwide rollout.