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Speculation is mounting that departing ReGen Strategic founder Daniel Smith could be in line to join Premier Roger Cook's office as chief of staff after the 2025 state election.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA's often under-reported limestone industry.

Perth Festival has set its sights on East Perth power station as an event space, a site previously earmarked for redevelopment by Kerry Stokes and Andrew Forrest.

Copper-focused junior Culpeo Minerals has appointed Geoffrey McNamara as its interim executive chair, effective from November 1.

The ASX200 gained 0.5 per cent thanks in part to the big banks and mining giants, but WEB Travel Group plunged by more than a third after downgrading guidance.

Covalent Lithium has awarded Macmahon Holdings subsidiary Decmil Group a $123 million contract over road works on the Mount Holland lithium project.

With the 2024-25 A-League season fast approaching, Perth Glory is doing all it can to succeed both on and off the pitch.

OPINION: Two recent market interventions by China could both help and hinder Australian agriculture.

Digital infrastructure specialist Vocus will acquire TPG's fixed business and fibre network assets for $5.25 billion, extending its network of international subsea cables beyond the WA coast.

Victoria Park-based junior Raiden Resources has announced it will raise $10 million in order to accelerate drilling activities at its Andover South lithium project in the Pilbara.

Lendlease has appointed former Bunnings chief executive and 40under40 alumni John Gillam as its chairman, replacing Michael Ullmer.

A report card monitoring the time it takes for local governments to approve new homes is among a swath of reforms called for the Business Council of Australia to address the housing crisis.

GenusPlus Group has signed a binding, conditional agreement to acquire Partum Engineering for up to $16 million, a week after creditors approved its proposed purchase of CommTel Network Solutions.

More than 500 homes will be built for defence workers in Rockingham as part of an agreement between Western Australian businesses and the federal government.

Gonneville project developer Chalice Mining has secured major project status from the federal government, a month after gaining recognition from the state government.

Australia's biggest charity bike ride has raised a record $10 million to fund cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

A $5 billion desalination plant mooted for a remote patch of Pilbara coastline has garnered interest from BP.

The key ingredients to much of Perth's development are becoming harder to extract, often due to regulation.

The S&P 500 and Dow scored record closing highs on Friday (Saturday morning WST) with the biggest boosts from financial stocks after banks reported strong quarterly results while the latest inflation data supported expectations for a US Federal Reserve rate cut in November.

Albanese's solar star in China pact

Mineral Resources has cut another round of jobs against weak prices for its targeted commodities, this time from its exploration team.

West Perth-based junior Traka Resources has withdrawn from an option to acquire an 80 per cent stake in multiple Mozambique-based projects.

The ASX200 dropped 0.1 per cent on Friday but finished the week 0.8 per cent higher, more than recouping the previous week's losses.

Isabel Vieira and Justin Fris discuss the business side of WA's Netball scene.

Mystery remains as to former premier Mark McGowan's start date as chair of Frontier Energy, with the company revising its public wording on the role.

OPINION: The lengthy approvals process for gas projects in WA's north-west could be problematic for industries that need gas to grow.

ANALYSIS: Technology has a vital role to play in terms of improving the travel experience.

Ryan Stokes-led Seven Group Holdings has sought a name change to better reflect its operations, with the vote to be cast at the next annual general meeting.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Rio Tinto and Arcadium Lithium, Hancock Prospecting's proposal, Nicheliving's ban, plans for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and more.

A Perth-based building technology company that promises to take homes from start to lock-up in just four days has signed a deal to expand into the US market.

The Federal Court has published its reasons for upholding orders allowing Fortescue to seize devices from its former employees, in the ongoing dispute over the company's technology.

Following record revenue during the 2024 financial year, Duratec Australia has secured a structural integrity project from Rio Tinto, under an existing master services agreement.