COVID-19

Major crises have often heralded significant shifts in social behaviour, and COVID-19 could offer opportunities for changes in how we ‘work’.

Perth’s interior designers are contemplating how mandatory working from home experiences will shape future workspaces.

A distinctive business culture has affected how three family businesses have navigated the pandemic.

Western Australians will be able to travel to the Kimberley, Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku and parts of the East Pilbara tomorrow after the federal government agreed to lift the state’s biosecurity restrictions, two weeks earlier than the anticipated deadline.

OPINION: The virus has created a major shift in sentiment about the cost of diversifying our economy and trading relationships.

Western Australia’s property developers hope the physical isolation that has helped mitigate the worst of COVID-19 in this state will also insulate the local apartment market from a contagion of a different kind.

The federal government has refused an exemption to its live export ban that would have allowed 56,000 sheep to be transported to the Middle East, and they will now be sent to abattoirs in Western Australia.

Upgrades to the emergency department at Peel Health Campus will resume later this month, with the works awarded to Canning Vale-based contractor Devlyn Construction.

The business community has supported front-line charities during the pandemic, but the economic downturn may change this.

Western Australia's internal economy grew 0.9 per cent in the March quarter even as Australia as a whole contracted 0.3 per cent, but those numbers mostly predate the economic impact of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

The Australian minerals sector has experienced a 20 per cent drop in exploration spending over the March quarter, with industry groups calling for more government support.

Denied the ability to perform or present their work during COVID-19 lockdown, arts organisations and independent artists in Western Australia have been investing their time navigating a range of recent funding initiatives.

Building products manufacturer Brickworks says sales revenue in its main Australian market has dropped 10 per cent in the four months to the end of May as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Almost all businesses will be able to reopen in Western Australia next weekend, as the state becomes the first in the country to reduce the four square metre rule, and gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed.

The end of federal assistance to businesses and workers will be a pivotal point in how Australia emerges from COVID-19 lockdown.

A breakdown in talks between universities and the national teaching union is unwelcome news for WA’s higher education sector.

Restrictions on visiting hours at Western Australian public hospitals aimed at slowing the spread of coronavirus will be partially eased next week.

UPDATED: Six more members of the crew on a livestock ship docked in Western Australia have tested positive to the coronavirus, bringing the total to 12.

The Reserve Bank boss has given his backing to the prime minister's post-COVID economic reform agenda, saying change is needed to help businesses expand, invest, innovate and hire people.

South West businesses are advising visitors to adjust their expectations ahead of the long weekend.

The state government has set up an advisory group, with executives from more than 20 businesses and community groups, to provide advice on the impacts of COVID-19 and measures to help economic recovery.

The state government will implement a number of procurement changes for goods and services contracts in a bid to help Western Australian businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19.

Vitamin producer Blackmores has announced an equity raising of up to $117 million to strengthen its balance sheet during the coronavirus crisis, but executive director Marcus Blackmore won't be participating.

In the midst of crucial contract negotiations with the state government, St John Ambulance WA chief executive Michelle Fyfe spoke to Business News about the group’s diversification strategy, lessons learned from COVID-19, and her career.

Six crew members aboard a live export ship that arrived in Fremantle last week have tested positive to COVID-19, despite being cleared by a federal department, Premier Mark McGowan said.

The recent panic buying of essential goods and increase in delivery services could have a lasting impact on Perth’s industrial property sector.

The federal government has temporarily amended continuous disclosure provisions that apply to companies and their officers, citing concern about companies being exposed to opportunistic class actions.

Exports, tourist numbers, and cellar door sales have been disrupted in the past few months, putting some WA wineries under pressure.

The state government will lift regional travel restrictions in time for the long weekend, with Premier Mark McGowan urging Western Australians to travel within the state and support local businesses.

Disability service provider Activ has become the latest organisation to withdraw a major fundraising event, with this year’s City to Surf cancelled on the back of state and federal government coronavirus directives.

The state government has appointed a review team to identify skills and training development solutions in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the Western Australian workforce.

The Western Australian government will fast-track $12 million in community sport and recreation facilities grants, with applications to open up next week.