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West Perth-based Vysarn has expanded its water services business by acquiring local company Yield Test Pumping.

Gascoyne Resources’ shares rose nearly 20 per cent today, after the goldminer received an off-market takeover proposal from Westgold Resources.

WA’s investment environment is yet to truly embrace tech startups.

Perth-based South32 has bought an additional 25 per cent stake in Mozal Aluminium for $US250 million in cash.

Australians aged over 60 have been given access to mRNA vaccines in a bid to get about 300,000 hesitant people over the line.

WA-based Paringa Resources has announced plans to recapitalise the company through a $5.6 million raising, as the former coal company seeks business on the ASX as a gold explorer.

The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s council election has been rocked by allegations of electoral fraud, with two people in possession of about 50 ballot papers taken into custody.

WA is leading the nation as the most optimistic property market in Australia, but industry confidence has trended downwards since March, ANZ/Property Council research reveals.

UPDATED: A worker has died at Fortescue Metals Group's Solomon Hub, leading to a temporary suspension of operations at the site.

Businesses will no longer receive federal cash injections when vaccination coverage milestones are reached as the government phases out coronavirus support.

More delays are inevitable as FedEx parcel delivery workers strike for 24 hours over job security, a week after StarTrack workers walked off the job.

Coal, gas exports boom

Western Australia has called for more of the state's GPs to be approved to administer COVID-19 vaccines as national figures show its trails other states in the rollout.

Mirvac’s $52.5 million eight-storey Burswood apartment complex, forming part of its 17-hectare Peninsula precinct, has received development approval.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens digs into how charities across WA are measuring outcomes.

Broad-based selling has continued for a second consecutive day on the ASX as fears of a US credit default and energy shortages in China add to economic uncertainty.

Mount Gibson Iron’s Shine project in the Mid West could become the fourth iron ore mine to halt operations this month after the company called a trading halt.

Marvel Gold’s graphite spinout is seeking to raise $22 million ahead of its ASX listing in November.

Nearly 1,000 businesses will be refunded a total of $800,000 after Optus was found to have charged them for landline services they didn’t use.

Three business figures are vying to be newcomers to Perth Racing’s board, amid the delivery of a report into cultural issues at the turf club.

Gaming’s changing to meet consumer demand as we spend more time at home.

Castillo Copper's shares were up more than 12 per cent this morning after the West Perth-based explorer announced the potential acquisition of two lithium projects.

Perth’s Lester Group has agreed to purchase a Butler retail precinct worth an estimated $50 million, from Adelaide’s Axiom Properties.

The consumer watchdog has warned Australian airports not to increase its charges for airlines in an attempt to recover lost income due to COVID shutdowns.

New research from the Mitchell Institute has found that Australia’s limited international student intake due to COVID-19 restrictions is bringing semesterly losses of at least $1 billion.

Workers and businesses will have lockdown support payments wound back once key vaccination coverage milestones are reached.

PM to end money for lockdowns

Australia's manufacturing sector has practically stalled, hit by supply chain disruptions and labour shortages not seen in decades.

BGC Australia has sold a property on Stirling Highway in Claremont, as it continues its divestment of land assets.

A Supreme Court ruling has shed new light on contractual disputes on the mammoth Gorgon gas project as Chevron and contractor CKJV fight over $400 million in disputed payments.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens surveys the arts industry to gather thoughts on a proposed film hub and studio earmarked for Victoria Quay.

Dalaroo Metals has had a strong finish to its first day of trading, closing up almost 50 per cent as the company gets ready to explore its Western Australian projects.