Nadia Budihardjo

The federal government has pledged to reduce all student debts by 20 per cent, which would wipe more than $16 billion owed by millions of Australians.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss hurdles plaguing the Indigenous tourism sector.

The state government has dismissed Bulletin Resources' appeal over mineral exploration near Ravensthorpe, a move environmental groups described as a landmark decision.

The Commissioner of State Revenue has moved to wind up the company which owns the Library nightclub site, once controlled by Modco Residential founders.

The state government has committed $57 million to tackle road safety risks, funding more than 100 projects in Western Australia.

Rio Tinto will upgrade its Wickham Village accommodation in Karratha, with construction estimated to cost $16 million, and extend the operation for almost a decade.

An eight-week trial over the business of alleged fraudster Chris Marco continues in the state's highest court with the first witness called in on Tuesday.

Karratha is one step closer to getting a $45 million hardware and retail centre, including a 7,600 square metre-Bunnings warehouse, after a panel's approval.

Banks will pay more than $93 million to refund low-income customers who were charged excessive fees, after a review by the corporate watchdog.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the career of Chevron Australia boss Balaji Krishnamurthy.

A New York-based investor has sued Nimy Resources in the state's Supreme Court but the critical metals explorer says it will defend itself against the allegations.

The liquidator for a company, which John Nicoletti was a director of, has lost a bid to keep Lawton Gillon lawyers out of an ongoing legal battle with the grain farmer.

A redevelopment committee is set to back Erben's $230 million Perth City Link project for approval, with the final decision to be made by the state's land agency.

New World Resources has urged its shareholders to back Kinterra's takeover bid after the latter increased its stake to more than 50 per cent and surpassed Central Asia Metals' offer.

The Federal Court has penalised a Perth IT business and a former pharmacy operator in Fremantle, over breaches of fair work regulations.

The Martin family, of Coogee fame, will have to wait longer to bring its Bunker Bay chalets to fruition after a development panel deferred its decision.

West Perth-based Grounded Construction Group has received approval to build a $60 million workers village in South Hedland.

A private boys' school will soon build a new aquatic centre, including a water polo pool, after a development assessment panel greenlit the $12 million proposal.

Perth-based company Vulcan Energy's grant applications, totalling about $186 million, to fund its lithium project have been approved.

An authoritative body has issued warnings to four telecommunication companies, including Optus and Tattarang-backed Swoop, over a failure to comply with rules.

ANALYSIS: The launch of a federal government commission reflects the start of tertiary education reform.

US-focused Perth company IperionX announced it has secured commitments for its $70 million placement, which will go towards boosting its titanium production.

The state government has appointed former WAPC chair David Caddy, Cath Hart, and Bianca Sandri to manage the dysfunction at the City of Nedlands.

A dispute between a party boat hire service and Tattarang's SFM Marine has been resolved with the Federal Court cancelling a trial scheduled for next year.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how government initiatives have spurred developer interest in social housing project.

The corporate watchdog will probe the debt management and credit repair sector, in a bid to strengthen consumer protection.

The site of Subiaco restaurant Piccolo Trattoria, which was owned by Little Creatures co-founder Nic Trimboli, has been sold.

A dispute relating to the $160 million Cunderdin solar farm has been halted permanently, after the state's highest court had concerns the claim could lead to an abuse of its processes.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss updates on the ownership of The Joondalup Resort.

Tivan and Sumitomo have established a joint venture over the Speewah project in WA, while entering another fluorite collaboration in the NT.

Jolimont-based data consulting firm Veris has booked a contract for engineering survey work in Victoria, with an estimated value of up to $20 million.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Premier Roger Cook's appearance at an architecture lunch.