Jessica Mascione

Calan Williams has taken another step towards his Formula 1 dream after becoming the first Western Australian racer to score a seat in the second-tier championship.

Iluka Resources has moved closer to developing a rare earth refinery in the Mid West after clearing its first environmental hurdle for the project.

The state government has awarded $58 million worth of COVID-19 management contracts ahead of next month's border reopening, including to Calvary, Medibank and Western Pathology.

The state government is progressing the development of a $32.5 million football centre at Queens Park, having awarded its build to local business Broad Construction.

Perth business Kinetic IT has scored another major contract from the state government, involving ICT services at Department of Communities sites across Western Australia.

GenusPlus Group has secured more work on Fortescue's $US250 million transmission project, having been selected to build a 98-kilometre powerline for the iron ore miner.

ASX-listed Kalamazoo Resources has signed a $12 million farm-in deal for its lithium projects in the Pilbara with Chilean chemicals giant SQM.

The federal and state governments have awarded Strike Energy with a $2 million grant and streamlined approvals for the company’s fertiliser project in the Mid West.

Subiaco-based FIRM Construction has been selected to build a new primary school in Perth’s south, set to open in 2023.

SRG Global has secured work in WA’s maritime sector, including on the billion-dollar upgrade to the HMAS Stirling naval base on Garden Island.

As he hangs up his boots as Football West chief executive, James Curtis talks to Business News about the world game in WA.

Strandline Resources’ shares rose 7 per cent this afternoon, as the company and two other WA-based junior miners finalise agreements with the Tanzanian government.

Roy Hill has awarded MACA with a $70 million contract to continue open pit services at the iron ore miner’s namesake operation in the Pilbara.

Wangara-based Duratec has secured a $110 million contract to build a refuelling centre at the Australian air force base at Tindal, in the Northern Territory.

Online retailer Booktopia is being taken to court after refusing to offer refunds to consumers who received faulty or incorrect items.

Rio Tinto is adding another project to its exploration portfolio, having signed a farm-in deal worth $10 million with West Wits Mining.

Melbourne’s lockdowns have continued to impact Wilson Parking’s operations, with the Perth-founded business' revenue down 10 per cent to $849 million in the year to June.

Western Australian companies OreCorp, Black Rock Mining and Peak Rare Earths will finalise agreements with the Tanzanian government this month to develop their projects.

Larvotto Resources has become the latest WA-based explorer to list on the stock exchange, with proceeds from its IPO to fund exploration in Australia and New Zealand.

The co-founders of S30 Studio have ambitious plans for the nightclub-style fitness service.

PS Structures has secured work on the redevelopment of Carine Senior High School, while Devlyn Construction will build a new classroom block at TAFE’s Roebourne campus.

Goldminer Ramelius Resources is set to complete a compulsory acquisition of Apollo Consolidated, having acquired more than 90 per cent of the target’s shares on issue.

In four years, the owners of Flower Box Home Fragrance have transformed their brand from a home-based startup to a nationally recognised candle, diffuser, and perfume retailer.

Dacian Gold has secured funds to continue with expanding its Mt Morgans operations in WA and fast-track exploration.

WA has secured five group stage matches in the 2023 Women’s World Cup, while Matildas games and knockout matches will be held in the eastern states and New Zealand.

Unemployment is at record lows in WA, but pressure from mass resignations and outbound travellers is looming.

Former Vimy Resources boss Mike Young has been appointed to lead Superior Lake Resources through the ASX-listed company’s planned clean energy transition.

Shares in MetalsTech spinout Winsome Resources have risen 30 per cent on its first day of trading, as the hard rock lithium aspirant readies for exploration.

Austin Engineering has delivered its 1,000th truck body to Rio Tinto's iron ore division, while Forrestfield-based Schlam won a $110 million contract from BHP.

West Perth-based Parabellum Resources has quietly listed on the stock exchange, having earlier raised $6 million to explore tenements in NSW.

GenesisCare and Icon Cancer Centre have been selected by the WA government to provide oncology services in Perth's greater metropolitan region, under a shared contract worth $21 million.

Local medtech Artrya has listed on the stock exchange, having earlier raised $40 million through an IPO to help commercialise its cardiac imaging software.