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Stocks racked up more losses on Wall Street overnight as a trade war between the US and its key trading partners escalated, wiping out all the gains since Election Day for the S&P 500.

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Mineral Resources closed at its lowest point since 2020 today, after American investment giant BlackRock was revealed to have sold off shares in the company last week.

The possibility of RAC's lucrative insurance business being sold has moved closer after industry heavyweights IAG and Allianz brought in advisers to help them pitch a deal.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the upcoming state election, and which seats to watch.

New data from the Urban Development Institute shows that Perth's demand for house and land in isn't fading.

Pastoral giant Consolidated Pastoral Company has bought the 1-million-hectare Rawlinna Station on WA's south coast, five months after Andrew Forrest withdrew his interest.

The Australian share market has closed lower as US tariffs on its biggest trading partners and plans to cut military aid to Ukraine generate uncertainty.

An issue over shares transfer has caused a delay in the $56 million sale of Yeeda Pastoral Company, a deal that would save the Kimberley business from being wound up.

Former electrical contractor Per Melbourne Pty Ltd, trading as Richtek Perth, has received a $50,000 fine after being convicted of 15 offences under WA's electricity licensing regulations.

Premier Roger Cook says the government will work with the business community around potential support for those impacted by a spate of power outages across the state today.

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The $27.85 million transaction adds to the company's hospitality assets in Dunsborough, Denmark and Fremantle.

The emotional rollercoaster for WA rugby league diehards continued on Tuesday, following comments from premier Roger Cook.

City of Karratha Mayor Dan Scott has urged the state government to help with the housing “heavy lifting” as the local government mulls a $21 million apartment proposal.

Premier Roger Cook insists WA will push back against its federal counterpart if needed, with the North West Shelf project being the latest subject the two governments disagreed on.

West Perth-based junior Antipa Minerals has announced plans to proceed with drill testing at the Wilki gold project in Western Australia's north.

A growing archive preserving First Nations history, which has been progressing for more than a decade, has made great strides.

With five days to go until sandgropers head to the polls at this weekend's state election the question on most residents' minds is not who will win, rather how big the margin will remain.

Premier Roger Cook has announced a further $60 million commitment for the renewable energy sector as an election promise, days before polls close.

The political class remains slow to act in offering real-world support for the burgeoning technology sector.

Citing a desire to enhance its balance sheet and optimise its portfolio, Newmont Corporation has sold three of its non-core projects for $US1.7 billion, or $2.7 billion.

Wall Street's main stock indexes closed sharply lower overnight after US president Donald Trump announced the start of 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

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The Premier says funding to support the use of modular and prefabricated homes should expedite the delivery of housing.

Fremantle Port's ageing B Shed ferry terminal will be in line for a $30 million upgrade should Labor hold onto the keys to parliament at this weekend's state election.

Perth's median house price has seen a modest increase in February, losing its mantle as one of the fastest-growing markets.

Spanish engineering giant Acciona has dumped French multinational Veolia from a contract to run WA's largest and most expensive waste management facility at Kwinana.

WA Premier Roger Cook has vowed to increase wine exports to the east coast and deregulate the hospitality industry should Labor retain office at next weekend's state election.

A business case to expand Albany's hospital would be funded to the tune of $5 million by the Liberal Party should it win next weekend's state election.

NRW Holdings has made no provisions on its debt recovery over the administration of Whyalla Steelworks, and recorded a profit of $58.4 million in its half year results.