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Strike Energy has partnered with the Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) to build and operate one of the largest onshore gas facilities in Western Australia in a deal worth more than $200 million.

The disability sector's peak body has welcomed moves by the state government to delay Western Australia's transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme's new quality standards until December 1 due to COVID-19, and to allocate $2 million to help the sector meet the new requirements.

Electric vehicles and pumped hydro are high on the federal government's list of short-term priorities to reduce emissions, a new report shows, as Energy Minister Angus Taylor quietly moves towards an interventionist emissions policy.

The Western Australian government will fast-track $12 million in community sport and recreation facilities grants, with applications to open up next week.

Arts organisations are cautiously planning how they might perform and interact once restrictions are lifted.

OPINION: The government faces a challenge to balance public health concerns with the need to get the WA economy going again.

Residents in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region will get improved power quality and consistency with the installation of its first community battery.

Shares on the Australian market have risen by more than 0.5 per cent in early trade as investors look to a swift recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

Gas not coal to shore up solar, wind

Oil prices rallied overnight after US crude inventories fell in the most recent week, but gains were capped by worries over the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and weak refining margins.

Gold rose overnight amid extensive stimulus measures and uncertainty over a possible coronavirus vaccine, but bullion's gains were limited as risk appetite improved on hopes of an economic recovery.

Premier Mark McGowan has criticised a push by the NSW and federal governments for Western Australia to reopen interstate borders, citing the eastern states' inconsistent health advice and high rates of community transmission.

The Australian share market has finished higher for a fourth straight day, shrugging off early losses of nearly 1 per cent.

Turnover for clothing retailers and cafes Australia-wide was halved in April 2020 compared to the same month in 2019, with Deloitte warning employment in some sectors may not recover for five to six years.

Renowned geologist and company director Terry Grammer has passed away after a short-term illness, with former colleagues and industry figures highlighting his role in some of Western Australia's biggest mineral discoveries.

The City of Perth has deferred until next month any decision on whether to go ahead with three major events, following a recommendation by the city's administration to cancel scheduled events due to uncertainty caused by COVID-19.

Alliance Aviation shares flew higher after it said it expected to make a $40 million profit in FY20, up from $32.8 million in FY19.

Renowned geologist and company director Terry Grammer has passed away after a short-term illness, with former colleagues and industry figures highlighting his role in some of Western Australia's biggest mineral discoveries.

The state government has introduced a package of planning reform measures that include streamlining approvals for 'significant' developments, with the aim to boost economic recovery.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has won a $40 million contract for services to Energy Queensland, which operates the electricity network in the northern part of that state.

OPINION: Mixed messages about the economic effects of COVID-19 make it clear that, as with the virus, the world is in uncharted territory.

Aged care and retirement living service providers are pushing ahead with property developments, but say COVID-19 could have a lasting impact on the sector.

The federal government will consider university plans to bring back international students as long as they can quarantine them properly.

The Morrison government has welcomed the World Health Assembly agreeing to establish an independent inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic.

The possibility of gas playing a key part in Australia's economic recovery after the coronavirus has reignited debate about the energy source's credentials.

Australia Post has leased 11,000 square meters across two industrial properties in Perth off the back of increased demand for essential goods, with the deals brokered by JLL.

Shares have sunk by almost 1.0 per cent in early ASX trading following caution about early results of a coronavirus vaccine test.

Cheap gas to power recovery

US crude ended slightly higher overnight, as US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he supported extending certain measures intended to bolster the economy, while Brent ended lower on concerns that output cuts might not be sufficient.

Gold rose overnight amid uncertainty over how economies would emerge from a deep slowdown, although optimism about a potential vaccine for the novel coronavirus capped bullion's advance.

Revised plans for two new towers at the old Emu Brewery site in Perth have officially been given the green light, following the City of Perth Local Development Assessment Panel's recommendation for approval by absolute majority last week.

Moves by the federal government to broaden the remit of two climate change agencies have been cautiously welcomed by business leaders, with new rules to promote investment into carbon capture and storage following a review of the government's emissions reduction fund.