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Integrated energy company UON has taken out the top prize at Business News's inaugural RISE Business Awards as the Western Australian Business of the Year.

Overexposed amid a collapsing iron ore price, Transmin embraced innovation, restructured, and diversified its offerings.

Site Sentry has won the award for Microbusiness of the Year at this year’s RISE Business Awards.

Limestone Coast Brewing pivoted to a new business sector as the pandemic hit WA.

The debate over the use of mobile phones in WA schools continues, 12 months after a ban was introduced.

Federal Agriculture Minister David Littleproud has rejected the basis of anti-dumping duties imposed by China on Australian wine imports and said the Australian government would fight the claims.

With the extended Christmas shopping hours already announced, there is momentum to push for permanent retail reform.

Perth-based Nuheara and technology leaders Bob Cross and Greg Riebe received honorary prizes at this year’s Lateral INCITE awards.

News of a revived, $300 million maritime underwater tracking range comes as the federal government remains undecided on whether to bring full-cycle docking to WA.

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has backed her department’s handling of the Afghanistan inquiry while arguing its findings did not represent most of those serving in Australia's armed forces.

Top Woodside executive Sherry Duhe has enthusiastically endorsed the little-known Chartered Financial Analysts program, saying Perth businesses should take on more CFA graduates.

Managing school curricula is an ongoing challenge.

Can the Great Southern continue to attract large numbers of visitors after the state opens its borders?

Iluka Resources managing director Tom O'Leary says he is excited about the opportunity in the rare earths sector, which will attract greater focus after the recent demerging of Iluka's iron ore royalties.

Many employees have embraced the chance to work outside the office environment, and it’s a change heading in only one direction.

Property commentator Trent Fleskens explores the Perth suburbs to invest in if leveraging the government's housing stimulus grants to build a new home.

Joe Biden’s position in the US presidential election has strengthened overnight, but a definitive result is some time away.

Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin will be critical to the outcome of the US presidential election, with Donald Trump and Joe Biden in a nail-biting battle.

Is it time to close the classroom door on parent-teacher meetings?

City of Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt explores tree loss and community pushback in relation to what he claims is a wave of 'dumb density' taking place across Perth.

National cyber security company CyberCX is planning further growth in Western Australia after announcing two acquisitions from Perth-based Vortiv.

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to ensure youngsters have the right mix of screen and non-screen time.

Ahead of the City of Perth's election this Saturday, lord mayoral candidate Brodie McCulloch reflects on lessons learned.

Perth has eight and a half years in which to reconnect the city's CBD to its west end with an exciting new development, writes Andrew Toulalan.

The state's health minister has refused to say when WA will reopen its domestic border as eastern states struggle to suppress fresh COVID-19 outbreaks.

Creative organisations are congregating in areas of Perth to maximise resources and encourage visitation.

The glass roof of a building under construction at Curtin University has collapsed, leaving one person dead and two people injured.

After decades of planning, several marina projects proposing more than 900 boat pens are starting to take shape, but challenges remain.

Premier Mark McGowan has warned other state leaders would face a "serious threat" with his government if they sought to raise their share of GST revenue.

In the third instalment of the WFH Series, Business News explores how managers can ensure their teams are mentally healthy and productive.

The state government’s response to COVID-19 is smaller than investment after the Global Financial Crisis, shadow treasurer Dean Nalder claims.

Recruiting 800 new police officers and $201 million for remote communities were among the initiatives announced in the state budget today.