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International goldminer Newmont has had to stop activity at its Telfer gold mine after WorkSafe issued two prohibition notices over the Pilbara operations.

The state government has committed $843 million for affordable housing and homelessness initiatives in the upcoming 2024-25 budget.

Premier Roger Cook has defended his government’s decision to give Alcoa the go-ahead to mine in the South West, despite concerns from its own departments around potential environmental impact.

Gold miner Regis Resources has announced it will develop both its Garden Well Main and Rosemount Stage 3 underground mines, as its underground growth strategy gains further momentum.

After two major public relations disasters, Optus has appointed a new chief executive following the departure of Kelly Bayer Rosmarin last year.

The Qantas Group has announced an agreement with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to resolve court proceedings about flight cancellation processes.

The owner of WA’s biggest dairy farm is placing his reputation and cash on the line to prove the potential of an autonomous and green production facility.

PwC fallout threatens big four partner model

Emyjor Services managing director Greg Bowden was revealed as First Amongst Equals at the 40under40 Awards for 2024, winning first place ahead of a diverse cohort of WA’s young business and community leaders.

The Western Force has announced two changes to its high-performance management team, as it continues towards its goal of being the best club in world rugby.

Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss Leadership WA's 20th anniversary.

The ASX200 closed the day 0.6 per cent higher, with all sectors gaining ground, to finish the week 0.7 per cent higher from where it began.

Town of Cambridge mayor Gary Mack has failed to sway his fellow councillors to buy a West Leederville site previously earmarked for a resort by Ricky Hirsch-led company FTD.

The 1930s Weeties factory turned family home owned by Tattarang boss John Hartman has hit the market, with the property expected to fetch offers in the mid $4 million range.

Venture Minerals has appointed Tim Lindley as its non-executive chair, who will begin his new role on Monday.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Business News' inaugural WA Rich List, house prices and interest rates, renewable sector investments, Woodside's AGM and more.

The proponent of the state’s first surf park is a step closer to making the venue an Olympic training ground, bolstered by a partnership between Aventuur and Surfing WA.

Leadership WA celebrates 20 years by partnering with Rio Tinto and increasing the focus on regional communities.

WA livestock processor V&V Walsh has officially opened its $50 million three-storey cold store facility, adding to its expansion Bunbury operations.

Property developer Adrian Fini said today governments are out of touch with normal people and Australia will only get efficient government "when Canberra burns down".

Despite a slight dip in revenue following the festive season, Cash Converters is keen to build on its momentum for the remainder of the 2024 financial year.

A shopping centre in East Bunbury has sold to South Australian investors for $4.72 million.

For some, stepping away from a decades-long corporate career can be liberating, but a little planning goes a long way.

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested comments from Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell.

OECD’s sticky inflation warning

Local contractor Macmahon Holdings has notched a $352 million three-year extension to its mining services contract with AngloGold Ashanti over a project in WA.

Applecross-based Hot Chili will raise up to $29.9 million courtesy of a private placement, in a bid to further progression at its Costa Fuego copper-gold development in Chile, located 600km from Santiago.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state of the iron ore market.

The ASX200 has finished 0.2 per cent higher as investors took a dovish view of the Federal Reserve chairman's comments on interest rates.

Gold exploration company Predictive Discovery has announced it will raise $50 million in a bid to enhance further growth and development at its flagship Bankan gold project in Guinea.

The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved a $280 million replacement of the 80-year-old Fremantle Traffic Bridge.

Peet non-executive director Tony Lennon and his family have bought a site that formed part of Prix D’Amour from William and Rose Porteous for $3.75 million.