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Brittany Higgins felt toxic and told the journalist who broke the story about her alleged rape in Parliament House that Senator Linda Reynolds hated her.

After being down as much as 0.5 per cent in morning trading, the ASX200 gained steadily in the afternoon to finish slightly in the green and above 8,000.

Trish Scully has been revealed as the new chief executive for state government agency Landgate, commencing a five-year term from September 2.

Cashed-up African gold producer Perseus Mining will reap $66 million from the sale of shares in Toronto-listed Montage Gold Corp, acquired in its $215 million 2022 takeover of Orca Gold.

Training robots to perform reasonably simple tasks requires a huge engineering effort.

Analysis: The political fallout has continued from Tanya Plibersek’s shock ruling against a tailings dam at Regis Resources’ McPhillamys gold project in NSW, formally revealed on Monday.

Engineering and construction contractor McConnell Dowell, including its subsidiary Built Environs, is aiming to list on the ASX as part of a restructuring by its South African parent.

A recent forum connecting tech business leaders with members of gen Z produced some positive outcomes.

Perth-based Lycopodium’s share price fell more than 12 per cent today, despite the company reporting a record post-tax net profit of $50.7 million off $348.9 million of revenue.

The property fund has reported a $222 million loss in its full-year results, but its share price has lifted.

Schaffer Corporation has reported a doubling in annual profit to $27.1 million, helped by a big revaluation of its large Jandakot industrial property.

A record revenue spurred by the acquisition of Devico wasn’t enough to offset tough market conditions for Imdex, which posted a 7 per cent decline in profit.

The shopping centre giant has reported a $255 million profit increase for the first six months of the year.

LNG producer Santos extended the life of its Reindeer gas field into the second half of 2024, but the future of its WA portfolio remains clouded in the longer term.

Koolan Island’s high-grade ores have tripled Mount Gibson Iron’s cash reserves to $442 million in the past year amid a volatile price climate.

BGC director Julian Ambrose is purchasing the commercial building division, via a share sale.

Property developer Cedar Woods has posted a $40.5 million net profit, a result far exceeding its guidance range and a 28 per cent uptick on the previous year.

Grain farmer Mic Fels has been preselected to contest the Swan electorate for the Liberal Party at the 2025 federal election.

BHP has flicked the switch on its first electric excavator for a trial run at its Yandi iron ore mine in the Pilbara.

Private investors have bought a Bulwer Street property for $2.51 million.

Franchising has proven to be an enduring business model, yet many Australians are surprised to learn how prevalent the sector is.

The 50 per cent acquisition will make the family office a full owner of the retail centre.

Populist politics, cry unis

Fremantle Ports remains hopeful of resolving an ongoing negotiation with vessel traffic service officers who have flagged their intent to strike for a second time this weekend.

Burgess Rawson WA’s Luke Randazzo has become an equity partner after starting as a trainee in 2016.

Former federal minister Marise Payne has told a court about her concerns for Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins after the latter's alleged rape in parliament.

Local contractors Monadelphous, Macmahon and Mader Group posted upticks in their full-year revenue for the 2024 financial year.

A battery materials refinery spruiked for the Goldfields has been shelved by its east coast planner Pure Battery Technologies, citing industry forecasts and a retracted grant.

Isabel Vieira and Claire Tyrrell discuss sustainability trends in the WA apartment sector.

The local share market rose 0.2 per cent to equal its longest winning streak of the year, but shied away from closing above 8,000.

SRG Global has made a $111 million move for east coast utilities infrastructure builder Diona, majority of which it intends to fund through a $60 million raise.

Industry voices have praised the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2024, which passed through parliament overnight, but said an industry-specific watchdog needed to be established.