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International mining software company Datamine will combine two of its consulting businesses, Perth-based Snowden with new addition Optiro.

Iron ore miner Karara Mining has had a big win in its multi-million dollar dispute with DM Civil after a Supreme Court judge delivered a withering critique of the contractor's legal strategy.

Subiaco property investment group Baron Vanilla Management has bought a Clarkson convenience centre for $35.5 million, in its third acquisition of 2021.

Dacian Gold has secured funds to continue with expanding its Mt Morgans operations in WA and fast-track exploration.

WA has secured five group stage matches in the 2023 Women's World Cup, while Matildas games and knockout matches will be held in the eastern states and New Zealand.

Episode 5 of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, looking at ways in which Indigenous culture can be integrated and showcased in Western Australia.

Exercise physiology's status as a GST taxable service has led one WA-based professional on a 16-year hunt in search of an exemption.

Woolworths has pitched an $872 million takeover offer for Australian Pharmaceutical Industries, pitting the retail giant against Wesfarmers.

Tuckwell close to launching crypto ETF

WA's vaccine mandates could cost the economy $2.9 billion in productive work, according to data from the state's peak business body.

A second-half rally on the Australian share market has almost overcome jitters about the prospect of earlier tapering of stimulus in the US and the latest coronavirus variant.

The Conservation Council has launched another case against Woodside, labelling an approval for the Scarborough development as “unlawful”.

ABN Group has more than doubled its profit on the back of strong revenue for 2020-21, as strong demand for home builds led to a spike in construction activity.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer dissects the challenges, pushback and support facing the state government's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill.

A Western Australian pilot project testing the performance of rooftop solar has been awarded $8.6 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.

Roger Cook has emphasised the significance of WA's trading relationships with Asia, while questioning whether the federal government appreciates their depth.

Unemployment is at record lows in WA, but pressure from mass resignations and outbound travellers is looming.

A degree-level apprenticeship may be just what the doctor ordered for those wanting to pursue university study and gain a head-start in their career.

One of the state's largest medical centres, Halls Head Medical Centre, has sold for $23.44 million to fund manager RAM Australia.

More direct flights to Perth and international tourist advertising are part of a $185 million plan announced by Mark McGowan to help the state reopen to the world.

Former federal attorney general Christian Porter will not recontest the seat of Pearce at the federal election next year.

Specialist intellectual property law firm Wrays has expanded with the acquisition of boutique Perth practice Lord & Co.

Perth's residential property prices grew by 0.2 per cent in November and performed the worst out of the state capitals, CoreLogic has revealed.

Budding lithium player Liontown Resources has unveiled a big share placement to fund its planned mine, with the deal also marking the first WA transaction for investment bank Barrenjoey.

Opinion: Chinese consul general Long Dingbin talks about China's plans to hit net zero by 2060.

Rising consumer spending has helped Western Australia's domestic economy grow 0.6 per cent in the September quarter, while the national economy shrank 1.8 per cent.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison used Tuesday's national cabinet to urge state and territory leaders to stick to their reopening plans, despite Omicron raising anxieties about the virus.

Aboriginal groups are vigorously opposed to government reform efforts, leaving challenges for industry.

Liontown Resources ready to roar with $450m raise

Iris Residential is set to launch its $150 million Claremont apartments after considerable delays, value increases and a hard-fought appeal to deliver the most sustainable outcome.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell gives an overview of the current state of office vacancies in Perth's CBD.

Plans for an Edith Cowan University CBD campus are set to proceed despite a red flag from Infrastructure Australia, which warned benefits could be overestimated and may not align with the Perth City Deal's objectives.