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The ASX200 has gained 1.3 per cent on Friday to finish the week 2.5 per cent higher, its best weekly performance since December.

Supply chain disruptions and price escalations were factors contributing to the collapse of builder Collier Homes, whose director had injected substantial personal funds into the business.

Mining technology company Imdex has settled a long-running dispute with Boart Longyear, securing a $10 million payout and likely control of local firm Globaltech.

A Tasmanian senator has recalled how Senator Linda Reynolds was aggressively targeted in parliament during "heartless attacks".

The head of Australia's corporate watchdog says in the past financial year a record number of businesses have been placed into administration.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the major findings from the domestic gas inquiry; Collgar's wind farm plan; Western Power's nuclear stance; Pilbara energy enablers; Perdaman's Karratha plan; the price of iron ore; Nicheliving's woes and Sanur's Subi battle; Vern Wheatley's legacy, and preview the upcoming edition of the Business News magazine.

Fremantle-based SeaStock, a carbon abatement company that farms seaweed at a unique land-based production facility, has signed its first commercial supply contract.

OPINION: There's more to securing a government grant than merely meeting the eligibility criteria.

Wood Australia has continued its working relationship with uranium-focused Bannerman Energy, following news it will facilitate the detailed design phase of the company's flagship Etango project in Namibia.

A hydrogen haul truck, red dirt sod turning, and proof ore can be mined without emitting any carbon: it was a big day for Andrew Forrest and Fortescue at Christmas Creek

Western Power chief executive Sam Barbaro has told an energy forum that Collie would be a logical home for a nuclear plant in the state, but says renewables are the priority for the grid.

Consumer data right reforms have passed parliament, expanding the usability of open banking platforms and allowing accredited institutions to take actions, like switching providers, on consumers behalf.

The Tony Poli-led developer is planning an $8.5 million shopping centre in the southern suburb.

African-focused Perseus Mining has appointed Amanda Weir as its chief operating officer, effective from Monday.

OPINION: Andrew Forrest's costly green hydrogen adventures are compounded by the apparent arrival of a long-forecast iron ore correction.

WA Institute of Sport chief executive officer Matt Fulton has praised the state government for listening and backing its vision for the future.

Financial markets are betting on a rate cut before the end of the year, but Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has told parliament that would be too soon.

A Perth-based company is developing solutions to combat the worldwide threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Renewable energy developer PWR Hybrid has been contracted by Ramelius Resources to build and operate a hybrid power station at its Mt Magnet mine.

Telstra rejigs game plan

Backers of a $120 million Karratha hotel have won planning approval after the City of Karratha's bid to have the project redefined as a workforce camp was scuppered.

The state government has belatedly disclosed the fees paid to law firm Ashurst for advice on Griffin Coal after being criticised by the Auditor General.

Long-standing chairman of Buru Energy Eric Streitberg has retired from the board of the oil and gas company, with David Maxwell taking the reins.

The property fund released the results of its office REIT today, showing a $168.75 million loss.

Monadelphous Group’s bright start to the 2025 financial year has continued, inking a further $340 million worth of contracts.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss reforms to WA's upper house.

The operator of WA's largest wind farm aims to build five more across the state, joining multiple companies planning, but not yet building, new wind farms.

The ASX200 rose 0.2 per cent, despite a mixed labour market report that could keep domestic interest rates on hold through 2024.

A senior staffer of Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial the senator and her then chief of staff disagreed on how to handle claims by Brittany Higgins.

Commercial property finance broker Stamford Capital has opened an office in Perth, officially marking its presence in the WA market.

Perth biotech company PYC Therapeutics has hit another major milestone, gaining approval to move its first-in-class PYC-001 drug to human trials.

Cloud-based talent acquisition provider LiveHire has become the target of an on-market acquisition by AKKR-backed Humanforce, an SaaS firm providing workforce management solutions.