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GenusPlus Group has signed a binding, conditional agreement to acquire Partum Engineering for up to $16 million, a week after creditors approved its proposed purchase of CommTel Network Solutions.

More than 500 homes will be built for defence workers in Rockingham as part of an agreement between Western Australian businesses and the federal government.

Gonneville project developer Chalice Mining has secured major project status from the federal government, a month after gaining recognition from the state government.

Australia’s biggest charity bike ride has raised a record $10 million to fund cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

A $5 billion desalination plant mooted for a remote patch of Pilbara coastline has garnered interest from BP.

The key ingredients to much of Perth’s development are becoming harder to extract, often due to regulation.

The S&P 500 and Dow scored record closing highs on Friday (Saturday morning WST) with the biggest boosts from financial stocks after banks reported strong quarterly results while the latest inflation data supported expectations for a US Federal Reserve rate cut in November.

Albanese’s solar star in China pact

Mineral Resources has cut another round of jobs against weak prices for its targeted commodities, this time from its exploration team.

West Perth-based junior Traka Resources has withdrawn from an option to acquire an 80 per cent stake in multiple Mozambique-based projects.

The ASX200 dropped 0.1 per cent on Friday but finished the week 0.8 per cent higher, more than recouping the previous week's losses.

Isabel Vieira and Justin Fris discuss the business side of WA's Netball scene.

Mystery remains as to former premier Mark McGowan’s start date as chair of Frontier Energy, with the company revising its public wording on the role.

ANALYSIS: Technology has a vital role to play in terms of improving the travel experience.

OPINION: The lengthy approvals process for gas projects in WA’s north-west could be problematic for industries that need gas to grow.

Ryan Stokes-led Seven Group Holdings has sought a name change to better reflect its operations, with the vote to be cast at the next annual general meeting.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Rio Tinto and Arcadium Lithium, Hancock Prospecting's proposal, Nicheliving's ban, plans for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and more.

A Perth-based building technology company that promises to take homes from start to lock-up in just four days has signed a deal to expand into the US market.

The Federal Court has published its reasons for upholding orders allowing Fortescue to seize devices from its former employees, in the ongoing dispute over the company's technology.

Following record revenue during the 2024 financial year, Duratec Australia has secured a structural integrity project from Rio Tinto, under an existing master services agreement.

The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia council has appointed Suzanne Brown as president, replacing Joe White.

Realtek has filed a motion in the Federal Court to recover a $2.5 million loan from a Perth hearing tech company once celebrated by Time Magazine, but now in administration.

Mining services contractor NRW Holdings has ended a productive week in style, winning a $109 million development contract from BHP.

The iron ore miner is believed to have narrowed its search for a new headquarters from five sites to two.

Nicheliving and its directors will be banned from operating for a decade and the state government will fork out up to $40 million to finish the hundreds of incomplete homes.

A new strategic plan from Netball WA comes at an important time for the sport.

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower on Thursday (Friday morning WST) as investors looked to higher-than-expected inflation and unemployment claims for indications on the health of the US economy and the path for interest rates.

PM clears the deck for poll

Underground mining services contractor Barminco has won a $157 million contract extension at IGO’s Nova nickel mine, which is entering its final years.

The state’s highest court has dismissed property developer Chris Weaver’s appeal over a dispute with his former business mates, John and Evan Cranston.

The ASX200 has risen 0.4 per cent, with Arcadium Lithium soaring 39 per cent after the lithium company agreed to be bought by Rio Tinto for $10 billion.

HopgoodGanim and a former partner of the law firm have been sued over advice relating to Chris Brown and his alleged multi-million-dollar betting scheme.