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Paladin Energy says it intends to strongly defend a class action lawsuit alleging it engaged in misleading conduct relating to “unreasonably optimistic” production guidance.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's honey industry.

Dwelling commencements are improving, but still have a long way to go to meet federal government targets.

Japanese giant Sumitomo Metal Mining has announced it will become a significant shareholder in West Perth-based junior Ardea Resources, following a $4.6 million investment.

Fewer international student enrolments means universities will need to find new funding sources.

Shadow housing minister Michael Sukkar says the Coalition won't set a target for new home builds because it's an ‘insult to Australians'.

After a revolving door of chief executives, the Town of Cambridge has announced the appointment of its first female in the role.

The state's environment watchdog has recommended greater independence for the panels advising Chevron and the state on turtle and quarantine management at the Gorgon gas project.

Shares in the Harold Clough-founded company are on the up as it prepares to buy a new stem cell technology.

Perth-based Track'em, which counts some of WA's largest resources companies as clients, has struck a partnership with UK-based industrial software giant AVEVA.

Pentanet may have kept up the earnings momentum this quarter, but investors appear unimpressed as the telco's shares took another tumble on Wednesday morning.

Four cyclones across a three-month period have weighed on Rio Tinto's Western Australian iron ore shipments, with mitigation efforts expected to cost the miner around $150 million.

Mineral Resources has shocked the market by announcing that independent directors Jacqueline McGill and Susie Corlett – both members of its new ethics committee – have resigned from the board.

Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals will advance to full-scale operations at its Mardie salt and potash project, after receiving a key federal approval.

US stocks finished slightly lower overnight.

Chemist Warehouse in landmark union case

A couple of unforced errors by the federal Liberals have altered the dynamics of the election campaign.

After being the target of an online scam, Ron Forlee set up an online service to help fellow seniors.

Greatland Gold has unveiled a plan to seamlessly bring ore from its Havieron deposit into production through the Telfer goldmine from the 2028 financial year.

Mining heavyweight Rio Tinto has confirmed the shuttering of its newly acquired Mt Cattlin lithium mine is nearly complete but will continue to study a possible underground development.

Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss a new community movement to address WA's escalating poverty problem.

Hall & Prior has purchased the site with plans to develop it into an aged care facility.

Australian shares have posted a second straight day of gains for the first time since US 'Liberation Day' tariffs sparked weeks of market volatility.

Fenix Resources is yet to decide whether it will match a bid for Mark Creasy's CZR Resources before Easter, as it navigates a three-way bidding war for the Robe Mesa iron ore project.

Returning to work practices of the past makes it harder for Australia to play a leadership role.

West African gold stock Robex Resources is preparing to list on ASX after rattling the tin in a $120 million equity raise.

The trade policy whiplash continues as the US flags plans to levy new tariffs against imported pharmaceutical products and semiconductors.

The shopping centre giant is planning to develop a seven-storey apartment complex near its Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre.

Hertz Corporation has confirmed a cyber breach of a third-party vendor has left customer data, including passports and payment card details, exposed.

Shares in West Perth-based junior Prospect Resources rose by 30 per cent early on Tuesday, following news of a $15.2 million investment from major copper player First Quantum Minerals.

Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources has appointed James Mactier as its independent non-executive chair, effective from May 5.

The latest Roy Morgan polling has pointed to a Labor majority in the May election, with confidence in the ALP its highest in 18 months - while support for the Greens again increased.