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The disability sector needs more support workers to meet the need created by the NDIS.

Premier no mate of ours: union

Developing a technology road map and finding options for local recycling will be two initial projects of a new decommissioning centre for the oil and gas industry.

Labor and the Liberals say they will back a wide-ranging inquiry into corruption within the state's housing department after Saturday's election.

The remaining business owners in Armadale's Jull Street Mall are struggling to stay afloat, but stakeholders remain at odds over whether reopening the mall to one-way traffic is the answer.

Top industry bodies have lined up to welcome the federal government's decision to expand its wage subsidy scheme for apprentice and trainee hires.

Australia's share market has produced gains despite some turbulent offshore influences, while Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe may seize a chance to move the dollar lower on Wednesday.

Drilling contractor DDH1 has had a weak start to its first day of trading, with its share price dropping 21 per cent from its issue price.

Exploration spending for onshore oil and gas exceeded offshore in 2020, a highly unusual trend, although gas reserves may be in terminal decline, Energy Quest said.

Portable, user-friendly tech is finding a ready market as more of us work remotely.

The State Development Assessment Unit has recommended the Western Australian Planning Commission approves a proposal for a four-storey residential aged care facility when it meets later this week.

Brisbane-based Sentinel Property Group has sold the Geraldton Homemaker Centre to Harvey Norman for $28.25 million.

Nickel miner Western Areas has secured $85 million to complete the development of its Odysseus project in the northern Goldfields while announcing plans to raise a further $15 million.

Goldminer Red 5 has named Macmahon Holdings as the preferred mining contractor for its King of the Hills project near Leonora.

The WA Labor Party has offered a first look at Midland's new $46 million railcar manufacturing facility, a facility underpinning its plan to boost local manufacturing in Western Australia.

Scott Morrison says he wants Anzac Day services to return to normal this year after the pandemic meant traditional services and marches had to be cancelled on the national holiday last year.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is sticking to the government's population-wide coronavirus vaccine October goal despite delays in the initial rollout.

Investors are hungrier than ever for alternative, nondiscretionary assets, and agricultural property appears to fit the bill.

The WA economy appears set to grow at a rate other states will surely envy.

Gold Road firms in bid for $1bn Tropicana mine stake

Murdoch University has informed staff that vice chancellor Eeva Leinonen will step down later this year to become president of Maynooth University in Ireland.

Doctors are ironing out complicated logistics and asking for patience as they prepare to give millions of Australians the coronavirus vaccine.

Peel Health Campus, TAFE courses, and the balance of power in parliament were key issues on the election campaign trail today.

Perth-based HealthEngine has been chosen by the federal government to build its COVID-19 vaccination booking platform.

After surging early, Australia's share market closed with modest gains as changing investor sentiment overseas took a toll on local equities.

West Perth-based waste-to-energy company Delorean Corporation plans to list on the ASX in April after raising $14 million from an initial public offering.

Members of the business community took part in a walking marathon on Saturday night and raised a record $1.5 million for Ronald McDonald House Charities WA.

A Chinese herd rebuild is negative for meat pricing, but has it happened?

Senior government ministers have rejected claims vital decisions in the defence sector are on hold due to Defence Minister Linda Reynolds extending her leave.

Perth-based TNG has been given major project status by the federal government for its Mount Peake vanadium-titanium-iron project in the Northern Territory.

The release of limited-edition beers to mark International Women's Day will highlight opportunities for women in the male-dominated industry.

Five Western Australian women have been recognised for their contribution to the state's resources sector, with Cube Consulting's Rebecca Prain claiming the top honour.