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Major charity Telethon Kids Institute is to be chaired by Naomi Flutter, succeeding high-profile Julie Bishop as the organisation prepares to roll out a new name and strategic plan.

OPINION: A renowned adviser on military strategy says missile technology being developed in our region poses a serious threat to Australian interests.

Shares in Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue plummeted more than 10 per cent today, attributed to a major sell-down reportedly linked to US-based investment manager Capital Group Companies.

IGO will shortly transition its Forrestania operation into care and maintenance as it nears the end of its mine life, while also flagging job cuts from its exploration and corporate teams.

Hanssen has failed to appeal a long-running strata dispute over a Victoria Park property, which left the builder with a $7.6 million bill.

Perth-founded Canva has announced plans to acquire Leonardo.AI, one of Australia’s fastest growing generative AI startups.

Perseus Mining has met its annual guidance, producing 509,977 ounces of gold for the 2024 financial year.

A government microgrid trial has turned enough solar power for 80 homes into enough hydrogen power for three homes in WA’s Gascoyne.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dodged questions on property tax reforms, and conceded newly minted housing Minister Clare O’Neil could “have other measures”.

As economic headwinds bite, there’s a growing collection of private capital waiting to be deployed.

Former Essex County Cricket Club boss John Stephenson has been appointed as WA Cricket’s new chief executive.

BHP plans to form a joint venture with Canada’s Lundin Mining to develop two copper projects in South America, highlighting its keen focus on the ‘future facing’ commodity.

WA Labor’s election war chest has grown towards $250,000 courtesy of donations from high-profile businesses, while WA’s peak resources lobby group has given The Nationals a big boost.

The federal government is putting contingencies in place after shares in regional carrier Rex were placed in a trading halt amid speculation about its future.

Labor faces inflation, rates test

Australia’s Mollie O’Callaghan stormed home to claim gold in the women’s 200m freestyle final ahead of teammate Ariarne Titmus on Tuesday morning at the Paris La Defense Arena.

Legal proceedings between former Mineral Resources procurement manager Steven Pigozzo and the Chris Ellison-led company have wrapped up.

Carbon abatement company Salubris has revealed a deal with traditional owners in the Goldfields to generate credits and secure land tenure.

The state government will introduce checks for construction union officials seeking worksite entry permits, but remains confident in the conduct of the local branch of the CFMEU.

Experienced property executive Dean Mudford has been appointed to the helm of DevelopmentWA for a five-year term.

The ASX200 briefly reclaimed the 8,000 level as traders wait for what one analyst calls the biggest data point of the year for Australia's market.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the inaugural year of Sterling Property.

Horizon Minerals is poised to begin mining at its Boorara gold project, after its board approved a final investment decision to develop the site.

Alliance Nickel has ambitious plans to start producing from its NiWest battery metals project around the same time BHP Nickel West hopes to restart its operations in 2027.

Henderson-based ship builder Austal has won a $45 million contract to build a wind-powered trimaran cargo vessel for French company Vela Transport.

Sterling Property looks back on its decision to form an independent agency a year on from the move.

OPINION: Venture capital investment provides exposure to Australia’s startup ecosystem and real opportunities for those willing to take calculated risks.

ANALYSIS: Western Australia’s construction industry is at a critical juncture.

Aboriginal-owned firms are growing clout in WA’s regional media landscape, while Seven West Media desks collect dust in country towns

West Perth-based Invictus Energy has announced it will raise $US10 million, or $15.24 million, to further advance its Cabora Bassa project in Zimbabwe.

Perth-based artificial intelligence surveillance software company icetana AI shares are up 44 per cent in the five days since it released strong quarterly results.

Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley lithium project is on the cusp of first production, with construction more than 95 per cent complete at the northern Goldfields site.