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BUDGET: The state government's 140,000 strong workforce can expect a pay bonus next year following a decision to bring forward a review of the public sector wages policy.

BUDGET: COVID-19 has become endemic in this year's state budget, with a potential outbreak hanging bleakly over the state's economic and fiscal outlook.

Galena Mining has finalised contracts with GR Engineering Services and Byrnecut in relation to its $170 million Abra base metals project near Newman.

The AFL will for the first time release 10,000 grand final tickets to the general public, with prices starting from $185 each.

Three payments providers will be allowed to merge despite concerns charges for electronic transactions could later rise.

Australians stranded overseas have been offered hope of returning this year to quarantine in homes.

WA's mining industry is renowned for its technical innovations, but key industry players believe far more could be achieved.

A cashed-up Western Australian government faces spending pressures across the board as Premier Mark McGowan prepares to deliver a record budget surplus.

WorkPac's $20m convertible note reveals IPO prospects

Superannuation provider Colonial First State has misled thousands of customers over whether they should choose a low-fee product.

Scalpers will be prevented from reselling Grand Final tickets at sky-high prices after tough new restrictions on the practice passed state parliament.

Health and housing headaches loom large for Premier Mark McGowan as he prepares to hand down a record budget surplus.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses some of the businesses driving technological innovation in WA's mining industry.

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Hancock Prospecting for a separate trial over ownership of lucrative iron ore tenements in the Pilbara.

Job advertisements in Western Australia were up 1 per cent in August, while vacancies on the east coast fell sharply.

Macquarie Group shares had a record trade and banks prospered, although they could not extend the ASX 200 winning streak to a fourth day.

Australia's corporate watchdog has temporarily banned Robert Brady from managing corporations after liquidators were appointed to three of his associated companies.

International property giant Lendlease has been given the green light to build a $45 million office tower in the heart of Joondalup, adjacent to its Lakeside Joondalup Shopping Centre.

BHP has provided a taste of what to expect in tomorrow's state budget with the mining giant reporting a surge in royalty payments and employee numbers.

A new learning module can upskill workers and help fill the financial hole left by the absence of international students.

Wesfarmers-backed Covalent Lithium has awarded the engineering contract for its Mt Holland lithium concentrator to NRW Holdings.

More than two-thirds of suburbs in the Perth metropolitan area experienced house sale price growth over the past quarter, according to the latest data from the state's peak real estate body.

WA's recent history of rolling back privatisations could yet inform the future of the state's ambulance services.

The board of Cirrus Networks has continued to reject an unsolicited takeover proposal from Webcentral Group, after an independent expert deemed the offer unfair and unreasonable.

The state government will spend $350 million expanding the state's softwood timber plantations amid a major shortage, but industry claims it was blindsided by the move.

Shares in Norwest Energy rocketed today after venture partner Mineral Resources hit gas at Lockyer Deep in the Mid West.

Australia has cleared coronavirus vaccine passports for take-off from next month in preparation for international jetsetting to again take flight.

A too-hasty exit from Afghanistan will have long-term implications for not only Afghans, but the nations withdrawing their support.

RBA: Economy to bounce back

Former footballer Bob Murphy will reunite with two ex-teammates after being appointed to an operational role at the Fremantle Dockers.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens discusses the first round of modern slavery statements in Australia.

BP will assess the feasibility of hydrogen production at Kwinana, while the state government has promised a further $62 million for hydrogen projects.