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Western Australia has reported one new coronavirus infection overnight. More than 200 people quarantining on Rottnest Island will return to the mainland tomorrow. Premier Mark McGowan says the state will keep Rottnest as a quarantine facility for now.

Perth-founded Liquefied Natural Gas Ltd is selling its Magnolia offshore LNG asset to a privately held UK company for $US2.25 million ($3.5 million), with the sale also including entities behind the project.

Mitchell Atkins has resigned as non-executive director of The Agency Group Australia.

WA businesses must prepare a COVID Safety Plan before reopening next week. Some cafés and restaurants as well as community facilities will reopen and non-contact community sports will resume. WA reported zero new coronavirus infections overnight.

Adriatic Metals has signed a binding agreement to purchase Toronto-listed Tethyan Resource Corp for around $16 million.

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The National Cabinet has introduced a three-step framework on easing coronavirus restrictions, with states and territories to decide on their own pace. Premier Mark McGowan on Sunday will announce which coronavirus restrictions will be lifted in Western Australia

WA Symphony Orchestra chief executive Mark Coughlan has resigned from the role, 17 months after he stepped up from a non-executive board role to lead the organisation.

Western Power has selected its recently recruited chief financial officer Ed Kalajzic as its new chief executive.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has made its latest contribution to the national hydrogen industry with $1.71 million of funding to BP Australia to progress a feasibility study for its proposed renewable hydrogen and ammonia plant in Geraldton.

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Ido Kanyon has resigned as chief executive of medicinal cannabis pharmaceutical company AusCann Group Holdings.

The state government is providing special assistance for universities and local councils. A new scheme has been announced to help the mining industry. Western Australia has reported no new coronavirus infections.

St George Mining has launched a new capital raising to secure further funding for its Mt Alexander nickel-copper sulphide project in Western Australia, with the next major drill program to begin this month.

Apollo Consolidated is selling a portion of its interest in two overseas gold projects, with the proceeds to fund drilling and development studies on its Lake Rebecca project in Western Australia.

Western Australian researchers have bred a rare and emerging species of rock oyster, which the state government believes could help grow WA's nascent oyster industry.

Asymptomatic FIFO workers to be tested for COVID-19 as Western Australia records its seventh day in a row with 0 cases.

Former BAC Group managing director Mark Armstrong has been charged with making a misleading statement to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and ex-Stellar Corporate Solutions director Craig Dale will face court on charges of avoiding anti-money laundering reporting requirements.

Retail spending in Western Australia increased by 9.9 per cent in March as consumers stockpiled food, home and office supplies, resulting in some retailers, including JB Hi-Fi, posting a strong quarter.

Brad Lingo has stepped down as non-executive director and interim chair of Oilex. Mr  Lingo has served on the board since 2016, becoming interim chair in 2017.

WA has reported its sixth consecutive day of no new coronavirus infections. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says coronavirus restrictions are costing the Australian economy $4 billion each week. The National Cabinet is expected to ease some restrictions on Friday.

West Perth-based Predictive Discovery has received commitments to raise up to $6.9 million from a share placement and is seeking to raise up to a further $2.1 million to progress its gold discovery in Guinea.

David Palumbo has been appointed joint company secretary of Anova Metals.

Personal hearing technology developer Nuheara has launched a $2.5 million capital raising to help bolster its sales growth in Europe and the United States.

WA has reported its fifth consecutive day of zero coronavirus infections. Roger Cook has warned Western Australians cannot become complacent, despite four more recoveries overnight. There are 15 active cases in WA.

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The National Cabinet has brought forward its decision to ease restrictions. The federal government will inject a further $205 million into aged care. Western Australia has reported zero new coronavirus cases overnight. The state government will launch a COVID-19 testing program in schools.

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Mike Joyce has retired as non-executive director of Gascoyne Resources.

Western Australia has recorded zero new coronavirus cases and seven new recoveries. The state's total active cases has fallen to 36. Premier Mark McGowan has extended WA's State of Emergency by 14 days. TABs and national parks to reopen.

Department of Finance director general Jodi Cant has been recognised for her work in government, winning the Telstra Business Woman of the Year award for WA.