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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.

Sierra Rutile announced on Monday that its binding bid implementation agreement with Gemcorp Commodities Assets has been terminated.

Ramelius Resources hopes to continue the momentum of a record year for gold production but has opted against a $300 million investment to prolong the life of its Edna May goldmine.

Several new ministers have been promoted as part of the Albanese government’s reshuffle on Sunday, but WA representatives were largely ignored.

Immigration, housing, IR reshuffled

Australia’s hopes of reaching the women’s soccer quarter finals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games remain alive, following Monday morning’s stunning 6-5 win over a devastated Zambia at the Allianz Riviera in Nice.

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games has been officially opened – with driving rain failing to dampen spirits nor the flame.

Federal member for Perth Patrick Gorman has remained tight-lipped on a potential promotion in Sunday’s cabinet reshuffle, triggered by the resignation of two veteran Labor minister.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the WA defence industry.

The Australian share market was 0.8 per cent higher at the bell following goldilocks US economic data and a rally across mining stocks.

The prime minister has joined forces with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Shares in Bellevue Gold have crumbled more than 20 per cent after the market recoiled in response to its $150 million placement and soft production outlook.

Resources industry groups have fronted a Senate committee to voice concerns over the federal government's proposed Nature Positive reforms.