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The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has opposed Saracen Properties' $118 million proposal for a five-star resort in Gnarabup.

Senator Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins' partner David Sharaz, the second writ about defamation claims that she lodged in the Supreme Court of Western Australia this month.

The legal row involving deceased CFC Group boss Marc Cardaci’s trusts continues with two companies slated to be wound up if $4.6 million is not repaid.

US-based Albemarle Corporation has forecast a growth in lithium demand and is planning an expansion to its global operations, including Western Australia.

The St John of God Foundation board has appointed new members, including executives from the not-for-profit's health care arm and the CEO of its Subiaco hospital.

Perseus Mining is expecting to produce up to 528,370 ounces of gold at the end of this financial year, after exceeding the market guidance for gold production in the recent quarter.

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service board has appointed a new chair to replace Donna Nelson, who is reportedly being detained in Japan.

A former client of Vivien Yap has been given one final opportunity to defend himself from a criminal contempt charge after allegedly sending a contentious email to solicitors and politicians.

Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who is banned from Australia, is taking legal action against the foreign affairs minister with help from Perth-based representation.

Accor has been selected to operate a 66-room hotel within the University of Western Australia, with the revenue to be invested in the Forrest Research Foundation.

The proposed Bidaminna project, which could involve the clearing of up to 1,000 hectares of vegetation, will undergo the highest level of assessment by the EPA.

GDI Property Group's first project in a plan to redevelop its Mill Green complex on St Georges Terrace has been ticked off by a development panel.

A $40 million cotton gin facility has been approved by an assessment panel, with the community hoping the project would activate the state's economy and agricultural industry.

Estimated costs to deliver Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley project have escalated to $895 million and shares in the lithium explorer have plunged by 14 per cent.

Technip Oceania is taking contractor Shelf Subsea to the state’s highest court over an alleged failure to refund an overpayment.

Another residential research report has predicted challenging rental market conditions in Perth with low supply and listings recorded in the recent quarter.

Far East Consortium has lodged a 23-storey apartment proposal for the Perth City Link, adding to the multi-billion-dollar investment for the area.

A Kalgoorlie-Boulder engineering company is believed to owe about $5.2 million to 195 creditors, with a Supreme Court ruling giving its liquidators the power to sell assets.

Two WA organisations have received grants to boost their STEM programs for women, as part of a $15.9 million federal funding pool.

Direct flights between Tokyo and Perth will resume later this year after a three-year hiatus, with a potential to reinstate the route for daily service.

A 1,460 square metre building in Kalgoorlie formerly owned by HBF Health has been sold to a not-for-profit organisation for $3 million.

CBI Contractors and Kentz have lost their appeal over a Supreme Court ruling in favour of Chevron, relating to the parties’ contract on the Gorgon gas project.

The City of Subiaco will move into The Colonnade on Hay Street, following its plan to demolish the fire-damaged Rokeby Road office and build a $20 million facility.

Neuroscientist and the founding director of medical research body Perron Institute Byron Kakulas has passed away aged 90.

Tattarang’s $85 million project to revamp the Ningaloo Lighthouse area has hit a snag after the state government scrapped a road realignment proposal in Exmouth.

A national study shows 41 per cent of Western Australian employers are planning to expand permanent staff numbers in an "ambitious" hiring this year.

Recent data from residential research groups has shown a decline in Perth's rental vacancy rate, with SQM Research reporting the city to have the lowest rate in the country.

Australian Mines has settled a legal battle over breaches of ASX reporting by paying a penalty, but proceedings against its former managing director are ongoing.

Dynamic Metals, a spin-out of Jindalee Resources, has been listed on the ASX after $7 million was raised during its initial public offering.

A defamation action by former Melbourne Demons president Glen Bartlett against four club directors, including ex-Iluka Resources boss David Robb, will continue outside of WA.

Senator Linda Reynolds is taking a national publisher and author to the state's highest court, alleging defamatory content in a book about former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Alinta Energy has failed in its bid to stop pre-action discovery in an ongoing legal clash with Downer EDI over the $165 million Chichester Solar Gas project.