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Positive tests for Altech HPA battery coating technology

ASX-listed high purity alumina developer, Altech Chemicals says the results from first-phase testing of batteries that contain graphite particles coated with its proprietary high purity alumina coating technology have been “positive and encouraging”.

Matt Birney

MarketsASX's fast start slowed by offshore mood

A flying start to the week for the ASX slowed as investor sentiment changed offshore and the local exchange closed modestly better.

Steven Deare

AviationQantas tries to block former staff move to Virgin

Qantas is going to court to try to stop a former executive from starting work with Virgin Australia in May.

Robyn Ironside

Three walkGreensill chairman, two other board members quit

Three more directors of Greensill Capital have resigned as the trade-finance company faces a fight for survival following the flight of its top backers.

Eddie Spence and Lucca de Paoli

Green studyBHP links with Chinese steelmaker to cut emissions

BHP has inked a three-year, $15 million agreement with one of China’s biggest steelmakers to study ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Daniel Newell

‘Ethical lines’Qantas bid to block former senior staff move to Virgin

Qantas is going to court to try to stop a former executive from starting work with Virgin Australia in May.

Robyn Ironside

Pay gap101 years needed to bridge the gender super divide

Industry leaders say lifting the super rate to 12 per cent is vital for women as the current rate isn't sufficient for most women to fund a secure retirement.

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Why a $15K grant for downsizers passes the pub test

Even as a veteran news reporter with a strong degree of scepticism, it is hard to fault the Property Council of WA’s proposal for a $15,000 selective grant for downsizing seniors.

Neale Prior

Uber wealthyWA women prove the power on national rich list

WA’s female leaders have dominated the top 50 spots on a new list revealing the wealth of Australia’s richest women.

Daniel Newell

Familiar faceWA star tipped for Sunrise promotion

It took just minutes for rumours to surface that a familiar Sunrise face would slide across the desk and step in for Samantha Armytage.

Lily Hoffmann

Personal FinanceTourism package to be unveiled this week

A federal government support package for the tourism and transport sector is expected to be announced within days following pressure from the industry.

Paul Osborne

PropertyWomen trail men in property ownership

New report from CoreLogic finds Australian women own 3pc less property than men, highlighting gender wage and wealth gap.

Mackenzie Scott

Global ‘lessons’PKKP back US First Nations fight against Rio mine

The Aboriginal group left devastated by the destruction of Juukan Gorge is lending its support to an Indigenous group in the US fighting against a copper mine proposed by the mining giant.

Stuart McKinnon

BusinessSuper contributions reflect gender pay gap

Industry leaders say lifting the super rate to 12 per cent is vital for women as the current rate isn't sufficient for most women to fund a secure retirement.

COVID boomWA’s economy best in world

WA’s economy has boomed to be the best in the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Works cannedFMG starts dumping contracts at Iron Bridge

The Andrew Forrest-controlled miner has reportedly cancelled a string of major construction contracts as it scrambles to rein in costs on the troubled Pilbara project.

Daniel Newell

Dart hits bullseye with first drill holes in 20 years at Granite Flat

After a 20-year exploration hiatus, Dart Mining’s Granite Flat discovery in north-east Victoria has thrown up some pulse-quickening drill numbers that have blitzed the historic results at the project. 33 of 42 holes drilled hit solid numbers and importantly, 20 ended in mineralisation.

Matt Birney

Sun setsEmotional Armytage announces she will leave Sunrise

The newlywed TV host has announced her shock departure from the popular morning show after eight years.

MarketsWall St rebounds at end of volatile week

The three main US stock indices have bounced back from earlier losses while Treasury yields hit a high following positive jobs data.

Noel Randewich

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Attacks on ‘identity politics’ the perfect compliment

‘Disgusting identity politics’. That’s how a detractor chose to describe the thought-provoking, intelligent, well-researched, fact-based stories and commentary from our women writers this week.

COVID safeWA consumer confidence at 11-year high

Sandgropers have shrugged off their five-day lockdown hangover and are banking on the successful rollout of coronavirus vaccines as consumer confidence across the State reaches an 11-year high.

Daniel Newell

Coming homeFour answer call for cash to expand WA services

WA call centres are promising to bring offshore jobs back home after COVID-19 caused mass disruption across the global sector.

Kate Purnell

EconomicsBrexit: Britain asks EU to be friendly

Britain's top Brexit adviser says the European Union should shake off any lingering ill will and build a friendly relationship with the UK.

US analyst bullish on Deep Yellow

Deep Yellow’s recently tabled pre-feasibility study over the Tumas uranium project in Namibia has been pulled apart and endorsed by Zacks Small Cap Research house in the USA who has initiated coverage of the Perth-based company.

Matt Birney