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Both Ben Wyatt and Josh Frydenberg have avoided big reforms to boost productivity this week, with CCI today arguing the state government missed an opportunity.

Australia's share market finished higher for the fourth consecutive session and major sectors thrived after a stimulus-led rally from Wall Street.

A big boost in royalty income has largely offset the revenue hit of COVID-19, as Treasurer Ben Wyatt borrows in the hope of an infrastructure-led recovery.

A second wave of COVID-19 in Western Australia remains the single biggest threat to the state's economy, according to Premier Mark McGowan.

Perth-based designer Hassell has secured work on the redevelopment of TAFE's Balga campus, while T&Z Architects has won a contract related to upgrades to Carine Senior High School.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has taken aim at Western Australia and Queensland over their strict border closures, saying they should only be in place for health reasons.

Gibb River Diamonds has announced a major discovery at its new gold project in Western Australia, sending its shares up by more than 300 per cent.

Strike Energy and Warrego Energy have signed a binding heads of agreement to jointly develop the West Erregulla gas field in the Perth Basin.

University of Otago vice-chancellor Harlene Hayne has been named the next vice-chancellor of Curtin University.

UPDATED: The state government has promised a debt-fuelled record $27 billion infrastructure spend over the next four years in a pre-election budget.

Once facing collapse, building company Cooper & Oxley has emerged with a restructured business and a new leadership team.

Mathias Cormann has been nominated for the position of secretary general of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Listed company First Graphene is working with a diverse array of manufacturers to commercialise its innovative technology.

What employees really think about working from home.

WA agricultural researchers will explore emerging markets for bakery goods and noodles and rice made from oats in South East Asia after receiving $2 million in funding from the state government.

A Perth man has admitted to applying for eight fake building grants under the $20,000 state government Building Bonus scheme.

About 2,500 new affordable homes are expected to be supported through an extra $1 billion outlined in the federal budget.

The state government has done little to support struggling households and businesses and left the heavy lifting to the federal government, according to Dean Nalder.

Australia's share market has closed above 6,000 points for the first time since early September after a big-spending federal budget helped widespread gains.

New Zealand-focused explorer Siren Gold has had a positive start to its ASX debut, with the company's share price soaring 80 per cent.

The high gold price and strength of the market has made it easier for junior goldminers to raise capital and launch IPOs.

After a rocky start to the year, confidence in WA's gold sector is driving economic activity, with investment and exploration up.

Australia's refugee intake has been quietly cut by 5,000 places a year, leaving advocates up in arms.

Educators recommend against taking kids out of school early for a holiday, but parents want options, given the COVID-caused travel restrictions.

The state government has announced free infrastructure-related training for up to 250 students, as part of a wider $57 million initiative.

Scott Morrison denies his government's budget hinges on a coronavirus vaccine being found next year, saying various tax cuts and business incentives will roll out regardless.

Multinational retail discount store Costco has received development approval to open a second store in Western Australia, planned for Casuarina, within the City of Kwinana.

A tyre wholesaler in Malaga has been fined $70,000 after admitting to an unsafe work environment.

Keeping Western Australians safe and creating jobs will be the major focus of a pre-election state budget that is expected to forecast a modest surplus.

Scott Morrison has defended a federal budget scheme to give bosses weekly cash payments to employ people aged under 35.

Qatar is moving to reclaim its place as the world's biggest LNG exporter, potentially jeopardising WA exports.

Scary debt injection to boost business-led jobs recovery.