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The ASX200 rose 0.3 per cent to close above 8,400 for the first time while setting an intraday record of 8,462.1.

Perth-headquartered Alara Resources will seek Takeovers Panel approval to issue shares under a $15 million raise, due to concerns over a major holder’s growing presence on its registry.

OPINION: A move away from Merino sheep is reshaping farming practices and economic outlooks in the sector.

Shares in Matrix Composites and Engineering rose by 26 per cent to 29 cents on Monday morning, following news of a significant contract win.

The environmental watchdog will examine a major wind and solar hub proposal after receiving more than 280 responses during a seven-day comment period.

Hospitality executive Anneke Brown has been announced as the new managing director of Tourism WA, starting a five-year term on December 9.

The design search for a fleet of general purpose defence frigates to be largely built at Henderson has been narrowed down to two, with the federal government revealing its shortlist.

University students will be among the first to benefit from an expanded Perth public ferry network as studies into expanding the service ramp up.

Production tax credit legislation for value-adding critical minerals and green hydrogen producers is set to be introduced in a bid to spur investment in the languished sectors.

ANALYSIS: WA’s mining focus and relatively low rates of tertiary education have affected its startup ecosystem.

It’s the end of an era at Perth-based Pointerra, with Neville Bassett retiring as the company’s chair.

Spartan Resources has taken a significant step to getting the Dalgaranga goldmine running, ticking all regulatory boxes needed to develop underground and upgrade processing equipment.

Phil Matera has growth in mind for Djinda Produce, after taking sole ownership of the business earlier this year.

Six traditional owner groups will share in up to $2.1 million worth of grants to start native seed production trials for land restoration.

Wall Street closed higher to end last week, with all three major indices posting weekly gains as investors took comfort from data pointing to robust economic activity in the world's biggest economy.

Ramsay investors push for shake-up

Suitors have entered the data room for more than a dozen property developments of embattled builder Nicheliving, as administrators look to sell-off assets.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a niche Perth pilates studio's chance to make it in the US.

Emma Williamson has spoken candidly about some of Perth’s housing failures, while weighing in on Donald Trump’s re-election.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Ellison and MinRes; Goyder at Perron; McGowan at Frontier; Pilbara's water supply; sovereign risk in Africa; wind farms; retail trade; and a mag preview.

Wangara-based contractor Duratec Australia has its sights set on further growth during the 2025 financial year, following the release of its annual guidance on Friday.

A new contender has entered the race for the Cottesloe electorate, a traditionally Liberal seat many of the state’s movers and shakers call home.

The ASX200 rose 0.9 per cent to record its highest ever close, with every sector except technology gaining ground.

Perth contractor K19 Mining has been fined hundreds of thousands of dollars after a worker was injured during a road train tyre explosion near the Beyondie potash project.

Hancock Prospecting will take over some of Mineral Resources' negotiations in the $850 million Lockyer gas project, following the $1.1 billion deal between the companies.

Shares in MTM Critical Minerals closed trade on Friday up 7 per cent to 7.3 cents, following news chief executive Michael Walshe would assume managing director duties.

WA-founded telehealth platform Hola Health has been named the state’s fastest growing tech company, with revenue growth of 1,521 per cent over the past three years.

Perth-based fly-in, fly-out airline National Jet Express has come under the full ownership of two Singapore-based directors including former Rex Airlines chairman Lim Kim Hai.

OPINION: AI’s intrusion into our lives may increasingly include the weekly shop, if dynamic (or surge) pricing takes hold.

REVIEW: Hong Kong-based carrier to offer an improved level of comfort on flights from Perth.

Singapore-based developer Centurion has proposed to build student accommodation in the western suburbs, after Ascot Capital's $30 million plan for the site fell through.

An Indian government-backed company which part-owns a $5-billion iron ore project controlled by Hancock Prospecting has been released from ASX purgatory.