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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has claimed a new CSIRO report on the cost of building future electricity generation, released today, has “torpedoed Dutton’s nuclear fantasy”.

Yara Pilbara has conceded its vision for an ammonia plant fueled by green hydrogen is years away, as it explores options for carbon capture alongside Woodside Energy and Santos.

Perth-based health technology company Nuheara has started cost-cutting measures including salary packages for its chief executive and other directors.

Patriot Battery Metals has announced it will raise $C75 million, or $A82.4 million, by way of a fully subscribed charity flow-through offer.

Former Tourism WA managing director Carolyn Turnbull has accepted a role leading Malaysian developer Victor Goh’s hotel and hospitality division.

The cost of building a large-scale nuclear power plant in Australia would be at least $8.5 billion, according to the CSIRO and the energy market operator.

Corporate lawyers Bryn Hardcastle and Scott Gibson built their reputations at boutique firms but have taken different paths.

Major law firms in Perth are increasing their graduate intake as they enjoy strong demand for their services.

Mobile users to face hit in Telstra cuts

A $78 million, nine-storey apartment project is being lodged with the City of Subiaco today.

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore diverted to Bangkok, Thailand after severe turbulence killed one passenger and injured 30.

Recent data from Urbis shows apartment supply is increasing, but it is still not expected to meet demand.

The ASX200 finished down 0.2 per cent amid layoffs by Telstra and underwhelming earnings reports from James Hardie and Sonic Healthcare.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss a Margaret River winemaker who has a cult following.

A specialist lender backed by Australia’s big banks is expected to gain control of Perth company Total Green Recycling after the failure of its parent Scipher Technologies.

Civil and mining services contractor NRW Holdings has won $240 million worth of work from the likes of Rio Tinto and Lynas Rare Earths.

Shares in NT Minerals briefly rose to $0.009 cents per share - more than 17 per cent - on Tuesday, following news the company had entered into an exclusive right to purchase agreement with US-focused M2i Global.

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds and her former staffer Brittany Higgins have failed to reach a middle ground during mediation, with a six-week trial still on the cards.

Gibb River Diamonds looks once-step closer to restarting the abandoned Ellendale diamond mine in the Kimberley after being granted three mining leases at the heart of the development.

A new strategy document wants to ensure potential adversaries understand the consequences of an attack on Australia’s interests.

Woodside Energy chief executive Meg O’Neill has hit out at the Greens for their role in delaying approvals consultation reform which would deliver clarity to the oil and gas industry.

West Perth-based junior Siren Gold has appointed Ocean Partners USA as its marketing agent for all future gold-antimony concentrate sales from its New Zealand-based Reefton project.

Feral Brewing Co. is set to be returned to WA hands after Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reached two binding agreements for the sale of the brand and its facilities.

Alcoa has progressed its $3.4 billion acquisition of Alumina Limited, amending the terms to cover CITIC affiliates obtaining a small percentage of non-voting shares.

UPDATED: The Japan-based head of Ichthys gas project operator Inpex has backed in Australia’s place as a regional gas supplier, but warned delays could come as a result of environmental policy challenges.

The first ore from Mineral Resources’ $3 billion Onslow Iron project is being loaded onto a bulk carrier ready for export on budget and ahead of schedule.

WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby has challenged a room of gas industry delegates to avoid going the way of “the dinosaurs and Kodak” while warning against climate “lip service”.

Australian fintech junior Findi have posted a record 22 per cent lift in revenue driven by the strong performance of its core ATM business in India.

Lithium aspirant Kali Metals has appointed seasoned mining executive Paul Adams as its managing director, effective from July 1.

Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King says Australian carbon capture progress to date is disappointing but has backed the technology’s role in the nation’s net-zero by 2050 ambition.

Telecommunications giant Telstra will axe up to nine per cent of its workforce in a bid to save hundreds of millions of dollars.

Sam Vinciullo’s focus on doing things his way has earned him plenty of adoration among wine drinkers and plenty of critics in the industry.