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More Australian beef and lamb will be exported to the UK as import taxes are phased out over a decade under a free trade deal between the two nations.

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Austal has lowered its full-year earnings and revenue targets, due to delays in construction as well as expected costs associated with a recent claim against the Henderson-based shipbuilder.

Perth-based financial services group Sentry has merged with ASX-listed WT Financial Group.

Fortescue Metals Group has confirmed its plans to develop a suite of multi-billion-dollar green energy projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

A software platform designed and built by Perth-based technology company Velrada was selected to run at last weekend's G7 meeting, held in the UK.

The state government has expedited its plan to phase out single-use plastics, with the Plan for Plastics scheme to be fully implemented by 2023.

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Cancer Council WA has been awarded a $2.1 million grant from Healthway for public health campaigns over the next three years to encourage healthy lifestyles.

The state government has contracted local business Western Projects to refurbish seven heritage homes on Parry Street in Perth.

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Crothers Construction has begun work on a new sport and recreational hub in Baldivis, which will feature an indoor centre and multiple playing fields.

Austal and former chief executive David Singleton are facing legal action over an alleged failure to properly disclose a change in the company’s earnings guidance in 2016.

Silver Lake Resources has suspended operations at its Daisy complex near Kalgoorlie-Boulder after an employee working for contractor Macmahon Holdings passed away this morning.

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Bryah Resources has secured funds from a heavily oversubscribed share placement to continue its search for copper and gold in WA's Murchison region.

The developer behind the Kardinya Park Town Centre redevelopment has held an official ground-breaking ceremony this morning, following the launch of stage one works last month.

Perth-based MICROMINE is set to complete its first acquisition in almost two decades, with the purchase of fellow software company Precision Mining.

Odyssey Gold has completed a $10 million share placement to fund continued exploration in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Listed company Delta Drone International has been reappointed as South32’s aerial data services provider in South Africa under a $2.7 million contract extension.

Telecommunications provider Vonex is set to gain more than 5,000 new customers through a deal with Sydney-headquartered MNF Group.

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The state government has announced that it will fund the planning and operation of a Perth Children's Hospice, to be built at Swanbourne.

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Distribution services provider Stealth Global expects to grow its revenue by about $18 million, following the acquisition of Skipper Transport Parts from Eagers Automotive.

New lending for housing in Western Australia has dropped 7.9 per cent after applications under the state's Building Bonus Grant closed, while national lending has risen to a record high.

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Subiaco-based Hawkstone Mining will focus on developing its Big Sandy lithium project in Arizona, having announced plans to demerge its metals assets into a new listed entity.

Marine and subsea services provider MMA Offshore has secured contracts with the Department of Defence and Japan’s Inpex.

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