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A $5 billion desalination plant providing water to green industries in the Pilbara is on the cards under a partnership formed between a French utilities giant and traditional owners.

August rate rise on the cards

A group of WA aged care industry leaders have signed a memorandum of understanding with Yokai to improve culturally appropriate services for Aboriginal elders.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the new approaches Perth building companies are taking to procure projects.

Duncan Craib-led Boss Energy believes positive drilling results from its Gould's Dam satellite deposit could pave the way for increased production at its Honeymoon project.

The ASX 200 finished down 0.7 per cent after domestic inflation came in hotter than expected for May.

A four-to-five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

After six years at the helm of mid-tier accounting firm Moore WA, managing partner David Tomasi depart to make way for James Tng.

A controversial federal government Bill that would ban live sheep exports in Australia from 2028 has passed the lower house and is headed for Senate scrutiny.

Mineral exploration company Western Yilgarn has announced the departure of Gavin Rutherford as general manager.

Food packaging made from abalone, a gene therapy to restore vision in children and a predictive tool to optimise recovery from radiotherapy are among 16 finalists for the 2024 Curtinnovation Awards.

A new cargo wharf under construction in Port Hedland will enable the import of wind turbines and slash cargo vessel backlogs which have blown out to more than a week.

A proposal by Gina Rinehart-backed Senex Energy to develop and run as many as 151 new coal seam gas wells in Queensland was ticked off by the federal government this week.

You could try AI and freelancers, but agents offer some insurance against risk and mistakes.

The youth innovation centre is entering a new phase of growth led by director Lisa Longman.

A surprise uptick in Australia’s inflation rate has lifted the chances the Reserve Bank of Australia will increase interest rates again as it struggles to stifle price pressure.

The Shire of Esperance hopes a new campaign championing its unpredictable weather will bring more tourists to the south coast town during the winter visitor lull.

Uranium-focused Bannerman Energy is expected to raise $76 million in a bid to add further value to its flagship Etango uranium project in Namibia.

City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has formally unveiled the selected site for a $1.5 million, seven-metre statue of a spaceman to be donated to the city.

Perth dealmaker Michael Ashforth has joined the board of goldminer Northern Star Resources, while stepping away from his role with Goldman Sachs.

Jodie Ransom will take the reins as full-time chief executive of Fremantle Ports, as successor to the late Michael Parker.

Seven West Media has confirmed significant redundancies and cost-saving measures will be undertaken at the company, amid its decision to implement a new operational model.

BHP’s iron ore boss has called for greater collaboration to build an interconnected Pilbara energy grid to help the region’s industry heavyweights decarbonise.

Billions of dollars in funding have been allocated to states and territories in Labor's plan to address shortfalls in social housing and homelessness services.

Commercial construction companies are discerning about the projects they take on, as the pipeline of work in WA looks strong.

Nuclear out in $122b grid power plan

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Fiveight will reconsider its options over the Indiana Teahouse redevelopment after Cottesloe council opposed the proposal.

Neurotologix, REX Ortho, VeinTech and CoraMetix were among the big winners of a $5 million round of grant funding under the state’s Future Health Research and Innovation Seed Fund.

Sierra Rutile shareholders have backed Theuns de Bruyn to remain as the company's managing director and chief executive officer, following a vote at its extraordinary general meeting on Tuesday afternoon.

Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Australia’s cyber security target and priority.

Subiaco-based junior explorer Kaiser Reef has entered an agreement to divest its NSW exploration assets for $3.625 million.

Newly installed Red 5 boss Luke Tonkin and Spartan Resources counterpart Simon Lawson have both elected to sell off shares, amid a busy month for their respective companies.