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The South Africa-based head of Gold Fields says the company has always had its eye on the 50 per cent stake in the Gruyere goldmine it will acquire in its move for Gold Road Resources.

Australia's richest person has blamed a Trump scare campaign by the “left media” for the Coalition's landslide election loss over the weekend.

Neoen's latest wind farm project in Narrogin has been valued at $450 million, with the proposal to be decided by the Western Australian Planning Commission.

Australia's tightening approvals process is out of step with moves in other jurisdictions.

Rox has rattled the tin once again to fast-track development at the Youanmi gold camp.

A hay processing company in the state's Wheatbelt region has been fined almost $600,000, after a worker sustained serious injuries including a fractured leg.

Re-elected Curtin MP Kate Chaney has called on the Liberal Party to return to more moderate politics in the wake of its blowout election loss.

While a blowout result for Labor is evident across the country, two high-profile WA seats remain undeclared.

The at-times tense Gruyere goldmine joint venture is likely to be consolidated into one company, after Gold Road Resources endorsed a $3.7 billion takeover offer from Gold Fields.

Further funding is keeping a project alive that is helping to close the digital divide in communities across the state.

Companies utilising alternative construction methods are playing a part to alleviate the state's housing shortage.

Wall Street stocks advanced on Friday, notching the second straight week of gains, helped by strong economic data and potential easing of trade tensions between the US and China.

Rout puts economy into focus

WA WRAP: Independent Kate Chaney is well placed to see off a strong challenge from Liberal candidate Tom White and retain the western suburban seat of Curtin, according to ABC projections.

Anthony Albanese will become the first prime minister since John Howard to win two successive elections, with Peter Dutton losing his seat of Dickson.

The three major party candidates vying for WA's newest electorate, one John Howard described as a ‘must win', have cast their vote.

After 36 days of campaigning, 16 petrol stations, four debates and a broken down bus, Peter Dutton is ready to face the judgment of the electorate.

Anthony Albanese has been a busy bee as he remains determined to court voters until the campaign's final minute.

The two highest profile candidates for the critical seat of Curtin have made their final pitch for support while casting votes in the Western Suburbs this morning.

Christopher Schmid took home the highly coveted First Amongst Equals award as 40 emerging business leaders were named the ones to watch in 2025.

The Australian share market has closed at two-month highs, as a sustained rally helped the bourse to its best week since 2023.

Claire Tyrrell and Kathy Skantzos discuss Kimberley icon Sam Lovell's commitment to WA's cultural tourism.

Australia is heading for another three years of sugar-hit policies bereft of long-term strategy, according to several industry-leading experts.

The state's major project assessment body has flagged that an East Perth Primary School will not be enough on its own to address future education needs of the inner-city population.

South West hospitality player Steve Palmer has revealed plans for a $50 million luxury resort on his prominent winery site at the eastern entrance to Dunsborough.

Seafood group KB Australia has sold most of its local rock lobster pots for about $10.5 million, but remains a major player in the sector under lease deals.

OPINION: Food producers receive only a tiny fraction of the money consumers spend on their products.

AGL Energy has sought to more than triple the output of its gas and diesel-fired Kwinana Swift power station south of Perth, in a submission to the state's environmental regulator.

Perth Football League chief executive Andrew Dawe says he is hopeful this weekend's “The Real Stakes” round of matches can showcase the positive benefits of grassroots level sport.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the upcoming federal election; City of Perth; Colin Barnett; property developments; Woodside; MinRes; wind farms; and more.

Kimberley icon Sam Lovell's life story and contribution to WA cultural tourism industry are on show in Perth.

ANALYSIS: Business News recaps a week's worth of ABS data and looks at where the economy is headed next.