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On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens uncorks the last two years in business for WA's wineries.

Minister Simone McGurk has remained tight-lipped about the settlement that ended her lawsuit with psychologist Tracy Westerman, revealing only that the state paid $16,500 in costs.

The opposition has slammed the state government's rush to revive the SDAU, labelling the deferral of its permanent replacement an admission it is flawed.

Contractor DRA Global says its revenue may drop by as much as 25 per cent this year after contract losses and project delays.

Nigel Satterley's property group is taking the tax commissioner to court, claiming a $2.5 million payment to compensate shareholders after a failed development should be tax deductible.

COVID cases in Western Australia have surged by more than 17,000 overnight, as Premier Mark McGowan warns the pandemic is not over yet.

Rebecca Tomkinson will start as chief executive at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia in the coming months, the first woman to hold the role in the chamber's history.

An innovative coding school recently opened in Australia has big plans.

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese effectively put a figure on Labor's position, supporting a wage increase of 5.1 per cent, in line with the highest inflation spike in two decades.

The first months of 2022 felt like the start of the pandemic all over again for the arts sector, but with more fatigue and less financial support, according to Jenny Simpson.

‘Flush' McGowan eyes healthcare fix

WA wineries are preparing to open to the world after avoiding the worst of the global disruption.

The local bourse has suffered its third losing session in a row, but the damage ended up being not nearly as severe as it had been in early trading.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Nadia Budihardjo gives an update on major developments in Fremantle.

Black Mountain Energy has applied for approval to more than double groundwater extraction for its planned fracking exploration program in the Canning Basin.

The not-for-profit behind the Busselton Jetty has rescoped the $32 million underwater observatory project after cost hikes rendered it unviable, keeping it afloat by splitting it into two stages.

The state government plans to extend its powers to implement COVID measures for six months through a Bill, which the opposition has criticised.

Exploration company Australian Mines and its managing director Benjamin Bell are facing allegations of breaching disclosure obligations about the Sconi Project.

Opposition figureheads have called for a greater focus on servicing debt and funding hospitals in the state's upcoming budget.

The state government has unveiled plans to push through an extension of its controversial COVID-19 development pathway and defer plans to make it permanent.

The state government will allocate nearly $60 million in the upcoming state budget to prepare for the "rapid uptake" of electric or hydrogen fuel vehicles, including $36.5 million for rebates.

The price tag of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road will hit $1.25 billion, with the state government to pledge a further $80 million in the upcoming budget.

Tim Willing plans to develop an end value of $100 million in projects across three sites.

New COVID cases in Western Australia have surged by more than 12,300 overnight, with the state setting a new record for the second consecutive day.

A port city known for its heritage buildings is slowly shifting to become one of Perth's vibrant commercial centres.

Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has announced his decision to resign, almost immediately after he delivered the territory's budget.

John Van Der Wielen is leaving HBF after five years as managing director.

Good policy rarely emerges from single-issue parties, and too often these candidates are little more than spoilers.

DoorDash and the Transport Workers' Union have signed an agreement that sets out how Australia can ensure safety and fairness for contract or so-called gig workers.

BP grabs Pilbara hydrogen hub stake

Legendary mining entrepreneur Ron Sayers has been remembered as generous, entertaining, and a big-thinking business leader after passing away this morning.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, political editor Gary Adshead gives an on-the-ground view of candidates running across three key marginal electorates.