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Union push to raise pay for teens

The federal Department of Defence plans to spend $738.1 million on works in preparation for AUKUS’ arrival at HMAS Stirling, in support of nuclear submarines slated to arrive in 2027.

Jack McGinn speaks to Justin Fris about an industrial relations policy trial in WA.

A Chinese shareholder ordered to sell his stake in Northern Minerals has come within a whisker of being elected to the company’s board, in one of several unusual voting results.

The ASX200 finished up 0.7 per cent, with Commonwealth Bank shares trading above $125 for the first time, following "Goldilocks" economic data from the US.

ASX-listed Cyprium Metals has announced a series of appointments to its senior management team.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics found dwelling approvals in April fell by 0.9 per cent in Western Australia, against a 0.6 per cent slump nationally.

Curtin University will receive $6.4 million over four years from the Gorgon gas project’s joint venture partners to operate Western Australia’s new GreenTech Hub initiative.

SRG Global has booked $125 million worth of contracts with existing clients across Australia.

Great Southern winery has upped its game across the board, with stunning results.

The retail giant has entered an agreement to sell its Karratha City Shopping Centre to Melbourne’s Fawkner Property.

Fortescue has accused its former employees of misusing information over its green steel production to start up their own company.

Ausgold has announced plans to raise $38 million via a two-tranche placement in order to accelerate development and exploration activities at its 3.04 million ounce Katanning gold project.

Northern Minerals management has stressed a cyber breach on its systems this week was unrelated to a government divesture order against Chinese interests on its share registry.

Organic recycling company C-Wise has cleared a planning hurdle in its $42 million plan to build a composting facility near Mandurah.

ASX company Viva Leisure is bringing a new health club brand to the WA market after striking a deal to buy eight existing gyms for $15.7 million.

Weak economic growth in the first three months of 2024 does not signal that Australia is heading into a recession, the treasurer says.

Activists could be barred from challenging resources project approvals under a fresh policy proposed by WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam aimed at smoothing the runway for major projects.

A new book provides a detailed history of Australia’s national airline.

Travel boom could keep rates on hold

Mineral Resources has sold a 49 per cent stake in the haul road linking its Ken’s Bore iron ore mine to the Port of Ashburton in a deal expected to be worth $1.3 billion.

The Town of Cambridge chief executive Gary Tuffin has announced his resignation after being in the role for a little over a year.

Aspiring junior Global Uranium and Enrichment remains upbeat about its US-based Tallahassee uranium project, following recent drill intercept results from the site's Hansen deposit.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the major infrastructure projects in Western Australia.

The ASX200 finished 0.4 per cent higher as official statistics revealed Australia's gross domestic product grew just 0.1 per cent in the first quarter.

Chris Wharton-chaired Stealth Group Holdings has announced it will acquire 100 per cent of Force Technology International for approximately $9.5 million.

National Storage received the green light to build a $19 million warehouse complex in Rivervale, after the proposal was initially knocked back.

A new set of principles will provide a comprehensive framework for fortifying governance within Australian universities.

State and federal budgets have given WA’s education system a multi-billion-dollar boost.

Mandurah’s foreshore revitalisation has received the top gong at the WA landscape architecture awards, where more than $55 million of projects were recognised.

A proposal for a $450 million complex near Subiaco Oval, to be built by Malaysian developer UEM Sunrise, has been released for public consultation.

Premier1 Lithium's bid to increase its Western Australian portfolio has taken another step, following two key appointments.