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WestStar subsidiary Alltype Engineering has won a $25 million contract with APA Group to deliver a new gas compressor station within the Goldfields Gas Pipeline in the Pilbara.

Western Australia will look to make coronavirus vaccinations mandatory in further sectors as new pop-up clinics open across Perth.

Shares in Star Entertainment Group fell sharply today following allegations its casinos were used to supprt money laundering as the New South Wales gaming regulator continues its assessment of both Star and competitor Crown Resorts.

Fortescue Future Industries will conduct a feasibility study on ammonia production in Brisbane, its second major deal in two days after announcing a hydrogen manufacturing hub in Gladstone.

The state government's surprise move to lock up state forests has blindsided the timber and related sectors.

Low jab rates a growth risk

Administrators have been appointed to Port Hedland contractor MJW Building, which had been working on a series of projects for the local government.

Ageing has a brand problem, and the sector faces a lack of political will for change.

A first week of gains in the past five on the ASX has investors feeling better, although there's wariness of China's highly leveraged economy.

Besra Gold has returned to the ASX after a restructuring, while E79 Gold Mines has started trading and Medallion Metals has spun out its nickel assets.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the political and economic challenges that would face a reported $250 billion federal loan facility to support coal mining.

In their weekly podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss vaccine mandates, industry response, battery developments, BHP opens projects, construction insolvencies, WA research funding gap, and the growth of Jason Signmakers.

Adbri has highlighted the importance of domestic manufacturing as it commenced a major upgrade of its Cockburn Cement operations and evaluates regional investments.

Contractor Georgiou has reported a lift in earnings to $28 million, with almost $1.3 billion of work in hand, which it said was a record level.

Engineering and construction firm Calibre Group is offering former employees $10,000 in company shares as an incentive to rejoin the business as labour shortages bite.

Saracen Properties' and Security Capital Australia's proposed five-star resort in Gnarabup has blown out to $118 million.

WA grain growers are facing an 18 per cent hike in freight costs while also dealing with machinery supply disruptions caused by industrial action at Fremantle Port.

Central banks are expected to dial back the easy money in the next few months, and overextended borrowers are in for a shock.

Claremont-based property technology company Openn Negotiation has been chosen to participate in a Canadian real estate accelerator program.

The Australian Workers' Union has flagged a possible legal challenge to BHP's decision to lock out workers who refuse to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

The federal court has ordered Griffin Coal to hand over more than $5 million in damages to its former contractor Carna Group, following a bitter six-year contractual dispute.

Australia's education minister has pledged a rapid increase in international students returning next year with hopes tens of thousands could be welcomed.

Westgold Resources is preparing to lodge its takeover bid for fellow goldminer Gascoyne Resources, following “positive engagement” with the target's shareholders.

Woolworths has settled a wage theft claim worth about $300 million and pledged to pay more underpaid workers $50 million.

The federal government has bolstered the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund to $300 million to drive the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Analysts argue iron ore prices won't have to fall far to inflict pain.

Wesfarmers ramps up API battle with strategic stake

AMTE Power and InfraNomics are planning a 200,000 micro cell battery production line in Kwinana.

Investors are poised to stop a four week losing run on the Australian share market as they return to buying bank stocks.

Listed contractor Lycopodium has secured work on Talison Lithium's Greenbushes project in WA, while Clough has been appointed to TNG's Mount Peake project in the Northern Territory.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer runs through some of the highlights of his recent conversation with RAC chief executive Rob Slocombe.

The state government is still working to clarify criteria for onshore gas projects to export, after it was revealed a Kimberley fracking proposal had been given the tick.