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Making headlines, WA records four new local cases of COVID-19, Hexagon acquires Minnovare and Gina Rinehart used to market an alleged crypto scam.

Foodservice distributor Bidfood has lodged plans to build a new $16.5 million warehouse in Malaga to support its growing operations in the Perth metropolitan area.

WA has recorded four new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, with the health minister warning that it was likely there had been community spread of the virus.

Making headlines, WA records three new local cases, Premier Mark McGowan's warning for the unvaccinated, a $22 million development in Dunsborough shot down and Woodside's long-term hopes for solar generation.

The developer behind the shelved Puma Petrol Station in Dunsborough has had its $22 million replacement proposal shot down, despite lodging revised plans in an 11th-hour bid to gain approval.

Western Australia has recorded three new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, as Premier Mark McGowan warns those not yet vaccinated that life is about to get “very difficult”.

Making headlines, mask mandate to be lifted from tonight, WA warned to brace for transport disruption, and dozens of new development applications reach the SDAU on the eve of its closure.

Property developer Sanur has taken its $140 million Hay Street redevelopment to the state government’s expedited planning pathway, after a year at loggerheads with the City of Subiaco.

The mask mandate implemented in the wake of the latest COVID-19 outbreak will be partially lifted from tonight, after Western Australia recorded no new local cases overnight.

The surging number of omicron cases is causing unprecedented disruption to businesses, as industries from retail to hospitality are forced to shut down or scale back operations.

Making headlines, Western Australia records one new local case of COVID-19, plea to pubgoers to respect hospitality staff amid abuse spike, and Harold Clough passes away.

Western Australia has recorded one new local case of COVID-19 overnight, a close contact of a hotel security guard believed to have contracted the virus at the Hyatt Hotel.

Scott Morrison says Australians have no choice but to ride out the current COVID wave with case numbers expected to spiral past 100,000 a day by the end of the week.

Making headlines, WA records five new local cases of COVID-19, a $40 million expansion of Coogee’s chlori-alkali plant approved and Troy Resources undertakes a recapitalisation in a bid to save the company.

ASX-listed Mineral Commodities and Alterra have made changes to their boards, while new leaders have been appointed at Good Sammy Enterprises and Pan Pacific Perth.

ASX-listed Troy Resources is undertaking a $26 million recapitalisation in a bid to save the company, after conceding it had found itself in a precarious financial position.

Western Australia has recorded five new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, three of which are related to the Delta backpacker cluster.

ACCC ready to take on Apple Pay

Making headlines, Perth house prices continue to rise, Labor smashes its fundraising record and BCI prevails in its dispute with gas giants Santos and Chevron.

Fairfax Media has been ordered to pay Power Ledger co-founder Jemma Green $400,000 in damages over articles alleging she misled investors.

Residential developer Peet is suing major landholder G&M Candeloro Nominees for more than $1.3 million over a six-year-old sales management agreement between the parties.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray review the year in business and politics in Western Australia.

Premier Mark McGowan has announced a major cabinet reshuffle this morning, with Amber-Jade Sanderson set to replace Roger Cook as Health Minister.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer speaks about how mining contractor Byrnecut has grown its Aboriginal workforce.

Margaret River-based Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co has taken its new landlord to court in an eleventh-hour bid to stop them from repossessing the premises amid a feud over the lease.

The Federal Court has frozen the assets of Applecross-based Ascent Investment and ordered director Michael Dunjey to surrender his passport, amid a probe by ASIC.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses changes to the state's rich list.

Perth-based business NewCo Mills has lost its bid to have the refusal of its $24.7 million Bullsbrook stock feed grain mill plan reviewed.

For half a century, the Frank family has been carving a niche in Perth’s retail space.

The state government has upgraded New South Wales from high risk to an extreme under its controlled border arrangements, as the number of COVID cases in the state continues to surge.

Perth-based hospitality group LocalsCo has purchased the 123-year-old Bayswater Hotel and Motel, marking the first time the venue has changed hands in more than four decades.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell discusses the possibility of indemnity insurance for apartments.