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Woodside Energy has ramped up its Browse project's PR offensive, commissioning an independent paper highlighting the energy importance of the giant gas project.

A Supreme Court judge has slammed Victor Goh for failing to show up to hearings but gave the property developer one final chance before an arrest warrant is executed.

Jack McGinn speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the history of Albany's port.

About $43 billion has been wiped from Australia's share market, as oil prices surged after fighting between the US and Iran loomed over hopes of a peace deal.

Edith Cowan University students have been impacted by the breach of global education software Canvas, with some students unable to access the school's learning management system.

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Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has announced the exit of two Synergy directors and backed its chair for another term, months after ordering a review of its board.

Peter Secker-led Canyon Resources has increased its interest in major Cameroon infrastructure, as it moves closer towards first production.

The national property fund has cited interest rate rises as the main reason for withdrawing from the purchase of a large format retail property.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

Macquarie Group has beaten expectations with a $4.8 billion annual profit, half of which the investment bank will return to shareholders.

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has chastised the editor-in-chief of The West Australian after he delivered a scathing introductory speech at the post-budget breakfast.

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has resigned as chancellor of one of the nation's most prestigious universities, effective immediately.

Determined to ride momentum on the back of recent appointments, Asara Resources will undertake its second major capital raise in 10 months.

From Titanic-scale mysteries to larceny-prone seal skin traders, the port has been the centrepiece of Albany's colourful 200-year history.

The S&P 500 has ended lower, with ‌Intel and other chip stocks retreating after a recent rally while uncertainty around US-Iran peace talks weighed on the wider market.

Super test in overhaul plan

The opposition has described the $100 state budget fuel credit as a “smoke screen” from a government that has failed to deliver for West Australians despite years of windfall revenues.

A new $500 million fund to fast-track major projects like the Aboriginal Cultural Centre has come out of the 2026-27 state budget.

Paramount Earthmoving managing director Shawn Tilley has been re-appointed as a Macro Metals director after fraud charges against him were dropped.

ANALYSIS: Punters are often confused by WA having large budget surpluses while state debt keeps on growing. The answer lies in the cash deficit.

A $1.3 billion investment in land development, power and water infrastructure is among the measures included in the 2026–27 state budget housing package (see full list).

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss The McKell Institute's foray into WA.

Australia's share market has lifted for a second straight session on hopes the US and Iran can strike a deal to end the conflict in the Persian Gulf.

The policy architects behind a progressive think tank's Perth expansion say they are not afraid of copycats.

The state government has committed to spend an extra $5.2 billion on capital works projects since the mid-year budget review was handed down in December.

Leyton Funds has entered WA's industrial market with the acquisition of a Kewdale Road property from two major fund managers.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has criticised the Reserve Bank's decision to increase the interest rate despite the state government pushing out its projected annual inflation.

A $335 million solar and battery farm proposed near Merredin has been approved by state planners.

The state government has continued to benefit from strong growth in revenue, with iron ore miners and government trading enterprises among the main contributors.

An average household's fees and charges are expected to be kept under inflation, with the state government claiming it would be the lowest spend in five years.