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Western Australia's job vacancies hit an eight-year high after soaring 91 per cent in recent months, as the state rebounds from COVID-induced restrictions.

As of today, Western Australians can return their eligible beverage containers in exchange for cash at 200 refund locations across the state.

Sandfire Resources is selling its gold project in New Zealand to fellow Perth-based explorer Auris Minerals, in a cash and scrip deal worth $23.2 million.

Premier Mark McGowan has been accused of "protectionism" after he claimed reopening the borders to South Australia and the Northern Territory would provide no economic benefit.

With the national economy in recession, upkeep and repairs on Collins class submarines could play a key role in WA's recovery.

There's unprecedented investment in Australia's defence industry manufacturers as the government embarks on the most significant armed build-up in a generation.

Perth's housing value remained steady through September as economic conditions in Melbourne and Sydney weighed negatively on the national market, according to new CoreLogic data.

Success breeds success, and nowhere is this clearer than in the tech sector.

Resource Development Group has secured work at Fortescue Metals Group's Solomon Hub, while a contract with Chinese-owned Minjar Gold has been terminated.

Australian manufacturers across six priority areas will receive more help to expand in high-value areas through an almost $1.5 billion budget boost.

SRG Global has secured a new, $100 million contract with South32 for work at its alumina operations in Western Australia, as well as a $25 million extension.

Flight Centre is closing 90 of its travel agencies across the world, having already cut about 4,000 jobs this year due to the pandemic ravaging the travel industry.

Gina Rinehart's Atlas Iron has been given the go-ahead from the state's environmental authorities to develop a new mine, Miralga Creek, in the Pilbara.

Stockbroking firm Hartleys more than tripled its profit this past financial year amid a flurry of equity raisings in the resources sector.

Shell could shed up to 9,000 jobs globally by 2022 in an effort to save the energy and petrochemical giant about $2 billion annually.

Australian Defence Force personnel are set to arrive in Port Hedland in Western Australia's north to help contain a COVID-19 outbreak linked to an offshore vessel.

The World Health Organisation has updated its guidance on the use of masks, advising all children above the age of 12 to wear face coverings where appropriate.

BHP to recruit 3500 apprentices, trainees.

Regional airline Rex has leased six Boeing 737 planes as it prepares to take on Qantas and Virgin with flights between capital cities next year.

The NSW premier insists the controversial Narrabri coal seam gas project went through a robust assessment before it was approved, sparking outrage from locals.

The state government has committed to building a new modern emergency services training academy to replace the ageing Forrestfield facility.

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest's hospitality and entertainment company, Z1Z, will open its first venue at the Old Swan Brewery site in early November.

Investors on the ASX ramped up their sell-off after the first debate for the US presidency, and the market had its first monthly fall since the pandemic first gripped Australia.

After falling to record lows in the June quarter, Western Australian consumer confidence has returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the September edition of CCIWA's consumer confidence survey.

A local startup is helping universities overcome the challenge of providing positive student outcomes during the pandemic.

Demand for new houses remained strong in August, particularly in Western Australia, following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in most jurisdictions.

Subiaco-based Indiana Resources is seeking more than $US95 million from the government of Tanzania in relation to breaches associated with the company's nickel project.

Armstrong Parkin Architects has been appointed to design South Metropolitan TAFE's new multi-storey Armadale campus, which will provide industry relevant training and revitalise the local area.

Universities hammered by coronavirus border closures will be thrown a lifeline in next week's federal budget.

Opposition leader Liza Harvey has pledged to spend $200 million to create 20,000 trade and apprentice roles if elected premier at the upcoming state election.

An internationally renowned radio astronomer and a pioneer in epigenomics were jointly named WA's Scientist of the Year at last night's Premier's Science Awards.

Hesperia, in partnership with Birchmead Property Group, has acquired Lot 118 within the Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, to deliver approximately 120 residential apartments.