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The state government has delayed phase five easing of coronavirus restrictions by another two months, though some venues will allow more patrons.

Two years of turmoil will come to an end this afternoon as the City of Perth swears in its new lord mayor and council.

Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has told its 470 Perth-based employees that it will be slashing local jobs but offering some of them positions in other states.

CBH Group will reduce its board size and introduce maximum terms for directors, in a bid to improve its governance structure.

Highway Construction has been named as the preferred contractor to complete upgrades to Coolgardie-Esperance Highway.

A 12-month housing affordability experiment has been launched at Mirvac's Iluma Private Estate in Bennett Springs, to better understand the potential cost savings of energy-efficient homes.

Australia's anti-money laundering agency has launched a formal investigation into Crown Resorts, which also revealed top executive Barry Felstead has been made redundant.

Fenix Resources is moving ahead with its iron ore project in Western Australia after appointing MACA as its mining contractor.

CIMIC Group has confirmed the 50 per cent sale of its mining contractor, Thiess, to an entity based in the UK.

Businesses that hire unemployed young people will soon be paid at least $100 each week by taxpayers.

A class action has been launched against the Western Australian government in the hope of recovering wages stolen from indigenous workers.

NZ flight sparks border fight, as WA, Victoria slam arrivals.

The cost of building the Morley-Ellenbrook rail line has blown out to more than $1.3 billion after the signing of the main construction contract with Laing O'Rourke.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have added to their sprawling private business empire by purchasing boot manufacturer and retailer R.M. Williams for a reported $190 million.

Basil Zempilas has been elected the 56th lord mayor of the City of Perth.

Australia's share market closed lower after a negative US lead and concern rising coronavirus infections in Europe will lead to more lockdowns.

The federal government and six major banks have established a fund that will invest equity capital in Australian small-to-medium businesses.

Mirvac Group has completed its 104-apartment development, Compass, the final stage of its circa $350 million Latitude Leighton Beach infill precinct.

More than 5,800 votes have been cast in the City of Perth's council election with just one day left before polls close.

GR Engineering Services has secured new work with Canada's Novo Resources Corp for its Nullagine goldmine in the Pilbara.

An Onslow-based Aboriginal corporation has returned to member control after a major restructuring that included selling its pastoral stations and other assets.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss: WA borders, unemployment statistics, housing sales, VGW, Woodside jobs, Curtin building collapse, charity boon, governance issues, and our special feature on WA's biggest exporters.

Shelter Brewing Co has opened a cafe on the Busselton foreshore, ahead of its brewery launch expected later in the year.

Craft brews and breweries are a growing tourism opportunity, although federal alcohol taxes are an impediment.

Growing investment in telecommunications has created opportunities for the contractors that build the networks, including Cape, Diamond Underground and Streamline Connect,

More than one in five Australian families are jobless, as the coronavirus pandemic slugs the economy.

Mathias Cormann has intensified his criticisms of WA's hard border, arguing the state government is now acting against public health advice.

TAFE's Mandurah and Broome campuses will receive new facilities worth a combined $19 million, with the state government having appointed architects to the projects.

Elmore has won a federal court battle launched by its former chief operating officer, who was dismissed for misleading the board about the viability of iron ore projects in India.

Non-profit organisation Teach for Australia will receive $4 million from the state government to support university graduates and encourage them to teach in disadvantaged communities.

The City of Belmont's new $38 million multi-purpose civic centre opened its doors earlier this week, the city's largest project to date.

Traditional owners have accused Rio Tinto of exaggerating the safety risk involved in removing explosives from the ancient Juukan Gorge rock shelters.