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Those who cannot be trusted to use a taxpayer safety net responsibly should have their income managed. The way the card worked, however, was not the answer

The head of the Housing Industry Association in WA says the state is in a good position to smooth its peaks and troughs.

The $1.6 billion Collie battery, that is expected to be one of the biggest grid-scale batteries in the world, is one step closer towards a 2025 completion.

Tens of thousands of aged-care workers will receive a major pay rise after the Fair Work Commission recommended a landmark increase.

A 24 year old Mandurah man has been charged with 11 counts of fraud over an alleged fraudulent investment scheme involving millions of dollars.

Most people would say that WA’s volunteers are priceless, but they are actually worth a fortune. $64 billion a year, in fact.

Fresh concerns have broken out over the level and style of consultation in Esperance surrounding the South Coast Marine Park

US retail sales rebound in February weekly jobless claims fall; petrol, food boost US producer prices in February.

It’s important to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place before signing up for this top-10 mortgage lender.

NSW push to ditch GST formula

A panel of experienced professionals within the energy industry have had their say on the importance of cultural collaboration and understanding.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the career to date of WA Energy Minister Reece Whitby.

PYC Therapeutics is rattling the tin for up to $74.6 million to fund the progress of its medical drug trials, including for blinding eye and polycystic kidney diseases.

The state’s peak planning body has approved Coles’ $29m plan to build a neighbourhood shopping centre in Ravenswood.

A panel of privacy professionals has urged businesses to practice security measures when sharing information online, including reviewing third-party vendors.

Uranium mined in Western Australia should be made available to fuel the green energy transition of nuclear-powered nations, Liberal Party of WA leader Libby Mettam says.

The ASX200 finished 0.2 per cent lower in its third straight day of quiet trading, with heavy losses for the Big Four retail banks.

West Perth-based Fenix Resources has won a haulage and logistics services contract with iron producer Gold Valley, valued at $70 million.

Nickel’s not the only resource facing price pressures, with developers of rare earths projects also subject to fluctuating market conditions.

Energy Minister Reece Whitby has reiterated the state government's commitment to renewable energy.

Ausco Modular has been appointed as the builder for the $15 million double-storey modular building at Shenton College.

Former minister Peter Tinley has announced his retirement from politics after serving as the Member for Willagee for 15 years.

Fremantle Ports has marked a unique milestone with the construction of a 40-metre-high cement clinker storage dome at Kwinana, a first of its kind for WA.

West African Resources posted a net profit after tax of $164.8 million during the 2023 full year, which was down 10.2 per cent from $183.7 million during the prior corresponding period.

Backed by Western Australia’s richest person, Arafura Rare Earths has received a major $840 million finance package from the federal government for its Northern Territory project.

The Fair Work Commission has reserved judgement on intervention in the ongoing dispute between union pilots at Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation and their employer.

Duncan Gibbs-backed Gold Road Resources has announced that March production at its flagship Gruyere goldmine has been affected by heavy rain.

The state government has introduced new legislation to reduce the number of planning schemes referred to the Environmental Protection Authority.

A rare earths project in the Northern Territory will get federal funding of up to $840 million to supercharge the mining and refining of vital materials.

Reece Whitby’s journey from political journalist to minister in charge of critical portfolios has been far from conventional.

Iron ore hit, jobs to weigh on budget

Shares in manganese developer Firebird Metals rose by 9 per cent on Wednesday to 12 cents per share, following news that the company had signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China National Chemistry Southern Construction, a large-scale chemical engineering company.