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Western Australia recorded 8,144 COVID cases overnight, with 200 people in hospital; as Mark McGowan reaffirms he will ease further restrictions as soon as it is safe to do so.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens breaks down how the state's agribusiness sector is coping with tough market conditions caused by war and tariffs.

Former Labor candidate Tristan Cockman has had his lawsuit against key WA Labor figures dismissed, one year after claiming he was unfairly sidelined during preselection.

For more than two-and-a-half years, residents of South Perth’s luxury Pinnacle Apartments have been taking in the uninterrupted panoramic city views they were sold from behind glass doors.

Western Australia has recorded another spike in COVID cases, as hospitalisations and ICU admissions drop.

A lawsuit between Perth’s most prominent real estate agent Vivien Yap and a Mount Claremont client has escalated, with allegations of contempt.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Nadia Budihardjo digs into the curious case of Nextdoor, and weighs the balance businesses must strike between legal and ethical privacy policies.

WA’s daily COVID cases have jumped again, with 6,349 new infections and three historical deaths recorded overnight, including a man in his 30s.

With high demand, insufficient supply and a logging ban, WA’s forestry industry could be facing the perfect storm.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, political editor Gary Adshead gives some insight into why the state's deputy premier has gone from policing COVID-19 to rebuilding WA's tourism industry.

Pfizer has made a $100 million bid for WA-founded med-tech company ResApp Health, as it announces a six-month research partnership for COVID-19 products.

FQM has returned to environmental regulators to ensure it has sufficient approvals to continue mining at Ravensthorpe until 2041, as it shifts its focus to the Shoemaker-Levy orebody.

Western Australia has recorded just under 5,000 new COVID cases overnight, the lowest number of daily infections in almost one month.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie review growing debate about mask mandates and offer their thoughts on the future of Perth's CBD.

Synergy is taking the owners of NewGen Kwinana power station to court in a bid to claw back $16.9 million it claims it paid them “by mistake”.

Updated: The court appearance of health sector supremo Kempton Cowan on child pornography charges is sending shockwaves through all sides of politics and across WA's business community.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray gives an overview of Business News' latest update of its lobbyists' database.

Asbestos contamination at the site of rail works was downplayed by Rio Tinto subsidiary Hamersley Iron, two rail contractors have alleged in a lawsuit.

Clough and Acciona’s Coleman Rail have launched a $150 million lawsuit against Rio Tinto subsidiary Hamersley Iron for rail works, over allegations the mining giant engaged in “misleading and deceptive conduct”.

WA’s daily COVID cases have dipped again, with 7,998 new infections and three deaths recorded overnight, as hospitalisations and intensive care admissions remain steady.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray gives an overview of Business News' latest update of its lobbyists database.

BHP Nickel West has signed a 12-year deal with Italian renewables company Enel Group to source wind power from the under-development Flat Rocks Wind Farm.

Western Australia has recorded 8,499 new COVID cases and one death overnight, an increase on the 2,000 case spike reported yesterday.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell profiles an uptick in interest from developers in the build-to-rent apartment model.

WA has recorded another spike in COVID cases, with 8,145 new infections overnight, as Mark McGowan admits it’s not yet clear whether we’re past the pandemic peak.

Former City of Perth councillor Keith Yong and his sister Angie Yit-Choo Yong have fronted court after being charged with giving false testimonies during the year-long council probe.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses the significance of Iluka Resources making a final investment decision on its fully-integrated rare earths refinery.

Mineral Commodities will hand over more than $1.5 million to former boss Mark Caruso as part of a secret settlement, after he launched three court actions against the company.

WA records 6,082 new COVID cases, declining for the fifth consecutive day, as the state opens a fourth dose winter booster program.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie review big infrastructure promises, whether they'll bring benefits, and ask if politicians are best to make decisions on these projects.

National forestry services company Midway will wind up its Bunbury-based logistics arm and exit WA, after supply disruptions, labour shortages and rising fuel costs strangled its profits.

WA’s mask mandate looks set to remain, despite concerns it is deterring people from returning to the CBD, as the state recorded 8,731 new COVID cases and two deaths.