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Oil fetched its highest price since 2014 and the Australian share market slumped as Russian troops entered Ukraine and raised the threat of war.

Goldminer Regis Resources has said it won't declare an interim dividend for the 2022 financial year after its first-half profit fell almost 70 per cent.

The City of Perth has offered free night time parking, free alfresco dining and $5,000 cash grants to support businesses as COVID-19 curbs visitor and worker activity in the CBD.

Alcoa of Australia and engineering contractor Monadelphous have been fined a total of $50,000 after two workers were exposed to asbestos at Alcoa's Pinjarra alumina refinery.

The opposition has demanded the state government deliver an ironclad guarantee the border reopening date won't change again, as the state's COVID cases continue to surge.

Political uncertainties and economic headwinds have kept investors in Lynas Rare Earths on their toes.

Shares in Carawine Resources rose 33 per cent following an all-cash takeover bid from Christopher Wallin-affiliated company QGold, which also took up a large stake in the explorer.

Harvest Road Group will take a leading role in the cattle industry reaching carbon neutrality by 2030, its chief executive Paul Slaughter says.

Coles has delivered a 2 per cent drop in profit as higher costs and lower convenience store sales hit half-year results.

WA house prices may escape a predicted slide due to several factors, include the state's acute labour shortage.

AGL bid faces Morrison veto

Ascent Capital's David Steinepreis has sold a property to chemo@home founder Julie Adams.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens shines a light on WA's film industry and what it takes for Perth filmmakers to get their movies to screen.

MACA's revenues and earnings were driven by a strong pipeline of work during the half year despite a stifled labour market.

Western Australian distiller Cameron Syme has been inducted into the Australian Whisky Awards Hall of Fame for his trailblazing contributions to the industry.

Super Retail Group has had first-half profit dive 35 per cent and warns higher freight and transport costs will continue to affect margins.

Revisions to Hastings' rare earth project have more than doubled its forecast return to $1 billion, but higher labour and commodity prices have run up capital costs by $142 million.

Telstra and TPG will share their regional networks with each other in what they claim will provide better service to people outside the major cities.

ASX investors gained hope and the oil price eased after news US and Russian leaders will meet to try and resolve the Ukraine standoff.

Perth Festival's Panawathi Girl is a polished production that uses music to tell an important story and ignite the heart, writes Barbara Hostalek.

With its Western Areas acquisition still in progress, IGO has responded to media speculation surrounding a copper mine deal with Glencore.

War between Russia and Ukraine could have a devastating effect on agricultural supply chains.

COVID WRAP: WA records 224 new COVID cases, public health measures reintroduced and a new registration system for critical workers.

The federal government has revealed the likely cost break-down of major upgrades to the Armadale rail line, with the combined cost increasing to nearly $2 billion.

The multinational behind East Perth's Waterbank development has linked decreased construction and development earnings and a restructure for the loss.

South West MP James Hayward has indicated he will plead not guilty to a string of child sex abuse charges, just one week after vowing to continue in his role as a member of parliament.

AGL Energy has rejected a takeover offer from a consortium led by tech mogul Mike Cannon-Brookes, but market experts say it's just a starting bid.

New private players are funding films to change the conversation about investment.

Billionaire fronts $8b bid to buy and shut AGL coal

Industry groups are hoping the March 3 date to reopen Western Australia's borders will resolve skills shortages and provide certainty for businesses.

Leading independent economist Jonathan Pain says he expects at least four interest rate rises within this calendar year, as monetary policy normalises.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie gives an update on Synergy's sale of the South Fremantle Power Station and analyses the state government's record on similar deals.