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Perth unit sales during the March 2021 quarter reached the highest volume recorded since 2013, according to the latest data from the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia.

Nickel miner Western Areas has posted a 20 per cent rise in quarterly production, as the company looks to bolster its WA operations with the development of its Odysseus project.

The prime minister says a $120 billion deregulation package in next month's budget will aim to put business in the driving seat of Australia's economic recovery.

Australia's health experts say even with the proposed reset of the COVID-19 vaccination program there is no way of putting a timetable on its completion.

Stakeholders are worried changes to WA's Asian engagement strategy indicate a withdrawal from key markets.

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Western Australians affected by Tropical Cyclone Seroja will receive help with their power and water bills as the massive clean-up effort continues.

Tianqi Lithium has lodged $39 million with the state's courts after a stay on payments to contractor MSP Engineering was granted, as Tianqi awaits an appeal over a March ruling.

Australia's share market eked out its best close since February 2020 as it nears a record, while US reporting season could make or break that bid.

Perth tech company CV Check has announced the resignation of chief executive Rod Sherwood, citing personal reasons, shortly after a large acquisition and capital raising.

Shares in explorers Rumble Resources and Zenith Minerals have risen sharply after the joint venture announced a major discovery at the Earaheedy zinc-lead project in WA.

On the debut episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks to senior editor Mark Beyer about whether WA is getting a fair return on the iron ore trade.

A formal opposition alliance has been struck between the state's Liberal and National parties, mirroring similar power-sharing arrangements between the parties implemented throughout the 2010s.

Former union state secretary Helen Creed has been appointed to the board of Water Corporation, the third new director in a year.

Hotel quarantine staff will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to work as of next month.

Grower Group Alliance will lead a drought resilience adoption and innovation hub in Merredin to help farmers and communities prepare for drought.

Listed software developer K2fly is raising $7.25 million from a share placement, primarily to strengthen its balance sheet and pursue potential acquisitions.

DevelopmentWA claims its mission to draw major industry to Avon's Industrial Park has been boosted by growing business confidence in WA.

Seven Group has entered a trading halt ahead of a $550 million equity raising, aimed at helping the company reduce its debt and pursue further growth opportunities.

Perth-based lithium miner Galaxy Resources has struck a merger deal with Orocobre, with the combined group to focus on projects in Argentina.

Liberal Party of WA health spokesperson Libby Mettam has blasted the state government over “gaping holes” in the state's infection control system.

There is growing concern about the growth in precarious and insecure work in Australia, writes researcher Mike Dockery.

Business travellers and international students will be among the first overseas visitors to Australia when borders reopen, leaving tourists last in the queue.

Vimy Resources has become the fourth Perth-based uranium company to undertake a major capital raising this year.

New home sales were nearly 40 per cent higher in the first three months of the year than during the same period last year.

Primewest has received an off-market takeover bid from fellow property fund manager Centuria Capital, with the combined group to have $15.5 billion in assets.

Green shoots are emerging in the embattled West Perth office market, currently the worst-performing office market in the country by vacancy rate.

Australia's COVID-19 vaccination program is expected to undergo a "big reset" with details to be announced on Thursday.

Crown Resorts has received a $3 billion funding proposal from a private equity group that would allow it to buy out major shareholder James Packer.

Big four banks speed up home loan approvals

Australia's share market is poised to rise to record heights next week after one such achievement went largely unnoticed.

Shares in Talisman Mining closed up more than 30 per cent after the company announced its first royalty payment over Mineral Resources' new iron ore mine in the Pilbara.