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Too many startups and established businesses forget the importance of the customer.

With the federal government withdrawing its relief for the childcare sector, a new report argues increasing funding could bolster Australia's economic recovery.

PM to leave Westralia out of border battle as McGowan rejects hotspot

The Morrison government's proposal to more than double the cost of some humanities degrees is set for a short stint under the microscope.

Australia's share market closed higher and is positive for the week, after banks benefitted from a lower Aussie dollar.

WorkSafe has charged two Perth businesses over the death of a plumber in Mosman Park in 2018.

Western Australians can now see where their closest container deposit refund point will be located, ahead of the scheme's October 1 start date.

Chevron has disclosed it will need extra time to complete repairs that have shut down one of the processing trains at its Gorgon gas project.

Southern Cross Care WA's proposal for a six-storey aged care facility in Jolimont, located within the Parkside Walk precinct, has been given the green light.

Mergers can bring universities back from the brink.

The federal government is ramping-up pressure on the states to open their borders, releasing new modelling showing $55 billion could be wiped from Australia's tourism industry.

The Supreme Court of South Australia has overturned a $16.9 million costs ruling in favour of Primero Group, but the Perth company intends to pursue its claim.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has laid another tackle on the Queensland government over state border "double standards" for the AFL.

Medicare telehealth items should be made permanent beyond the coronavirus pandemic period, a parliamentary committee says.

The federal government's plan for a national definition of COVID-19 hotspots has hit a hurdle, with Western Australia's premier describing it as flawed.

Mining icon Ron Manners has much to celebrate this year, including the 125th anniversary of his family business and a spot on the Queen's Birthday honours list.

WA has a case to argue that major resources companies are better served by headquartering in Perth.

Hard road out of recession

Australia Post has scrapped bonus payments for its executive team after facing pressure for asking workers to volunteer.

The state government will have the power to stop miners from disturbing significant sites under long-awaited Aboriginal cultural heritage reforms, which will also demand informed consent for traditional owners.

Property syndicate Quadrant Investments has secured Sydney Tools as a tenant at its Malaga premises, marking the industrial power tool retailer's initial foray into Western Australia.

Alinta Energy has announced an upgrade of its Newman power station, with Clarke Energy winning a contract to install 14 natural gas generating units.

Australia's share market recorded its best gain since August 4 as investors shrugged off confirmation of the first recession in almost 30 years.

Wesfarmers and SQM are progressing a sharpened up lithium refinery project in Kwinana, with a $600 million proposal heading to development assessment next week.

The company formerly known as HotCopper has reported a big increase in its investments in clients' shares, with revaluation gains leading to a modest annual profit.

It will take 20 years for homeowners using a Tesla Powerwall to recoup the purchase cost under a new solar pricing scheme, a recent analysis has found.

Russian-owned Nordgold has made a new offer to buy Cardinal Resources, trumping a competing bid from Chinese company Shandong Gold by around $26 million.

As we bask in splendid isolation there's an increasing risk the world will leave us behind.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says being awarded hosting rights for the AFL grand final is a win for her state's response to the pandemic.

Isolation may have helped Western Australia navigate COVID-19 so far, but many agribusiness exporters have used federal help during the pandemic to maintain market access.

Aqwest will build and operate an $11.9 million water recycling facility and pipeline with funding from the state government.

WA's domestic economy contracted 6 per cent in the June quarter, slightly better than national figures showing Australia is in recession.