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Productivity pain a political problem

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A Labor stalwart has hit out at the federal government's economic agenda.

The call’s coming from inside the house

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OPINION: Rules designed around an idealised user are bound to be tested when reality comes calling.

Program to boost students, industry link starts

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An innovation challenge to boost the collaboration between industry and Western Australian schools have entered its fifth year.

ADC sells $17m West Perth office

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The fully leased building, formerly occupied by Andrew Forrest's Wyloo, has sold to an investor for $3.7 million more than it sold for in 2022.

Origin cyber incident exposed bank details

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Origin Energy has confirmed that full bank account numbers were among some of the data exposed in a recent cyberattack, which saw over 900,000 customers' data compromised.

Perenti divests BTP Group for $100m

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Mining services contractor Perenti has filed documents to divest BTP Group, and will recognise a $64 million non-cash loss within its FY26 financials.

Regis reports profit record, Ramelius slides

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Goldminer Regis Resources has reported a record $715 million after-tax profit for the 2026 financial year, up 180 per cent on the previous 12 months.

Duraquip eyes national growth

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A trailer manufacturer founded in WA's grainbelt is preparing to ramp up expansion in the eastern states, making several key appointments and showcasing its wares at major events.

Raafa nears a century of service

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A small association for returned airmen has grown to become the largest operator of retirement villages in WA.

Ground breaks at pilot precinct

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Redevelopment of Albany's historic pilot station precinct has begun, with the $8.3-million project to breathe new life into the 173-year-old site.

Inghams' wings clipped again as profit tumbles

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Australia's largest chicken meat supplier has delivered a slump in annual profit on the back of cost increases and says the operating environment remains challenging.

Wall Street closes lower as US bond yields rise

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The three ‌main US equity indices have closed lower as rising Treasury yields dented risk appetite while disappointing results from retail bellwether Walmart soured investors on the consumer sector and rallying oil prices fanned inflation ‌worries.

Morning Headlines

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Costello's $1trn debt warning

Council motion to return Reynolds

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A move to reinstate suspended City of Perth chief executive Michelle Reynolds will be debated at the next council meeting.

Shell enters WA gas retail

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Shell will expand its gas retail business into Western Australia, targeting industrial business and commercial customers in the state.

Project on ex-Dingo pub site in planning snag

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A $7 million project on the failed Dingo pub site in Fremantle has hit a hurdle, with the landowners escalating a planning dispute to the state's Supreme Court.

At Close of Business Podcast August 20 2026

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Jack McGinn and Ella Loneragan discuss the balancing act that's key to advocacy work.

Suspension debate put on ice

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From the Hill: It was early in question time, and the silence was deafening without the suspended member for Central Wheatbelt in the parliament.

ABN secures $33m social housing project

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The state and federal governments have selected ABN Group to build a 50-dwelling build-to-rent project in Canning Vale for $32.97 million.

Shares break losing streak but banking slump continues

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Australia's share market has snapped a six-session losing streak, buoyed by strong miners, tech and health care stocks as banks continue to fall.

State government announces WA Football review

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The state government has announced a review of WA Football, ahead of a new 10-year funding agreement which begins in November next year.

APA puts call out to hyperscalers

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Energy giant APA Group is positioning its WA landholdings as prime real estate for power-hungry hyperscale data centres, pitching microgrid solutions backed by renewables and gas-fired firming to ease mounting pressure on local networks.

The evolution of a NZ pinot noir

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REVIEW: Character, finesse and complexity are abundant in the pinot noir offering from Felton Road.

The ingredient always comes first

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OPINION: Coming home after a period travelling and eating overseas has a way of sharpening how you see things.

Medallion raises $60m for Ravensthorpe

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Gold and copper developer Medallion Metals has rattled the tin for $60 million to help fund the ramp-up of its Ravensthorpe project's development through to production.

Emeco net profit up 5pc

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Aside from posting a series of gains in FY26, Emeco Holdings has announced an on-market buy-back of up to 10 per cent of its shares.

Vicinity’s profit up, Galleria set for November opening

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The shopping centre giant has delivered its FY26 results, with a 39 per cent increase in profit to $1.39 billion.

Israel-Palestine debate results in MP's suspension

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High drama in Western Australia's parliament involving claims of antisemitism has seen firebrand Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter suspended from the legislative assembly.

Balance key on advocacy tightrope

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The art of advocacy remains critical to business progress in WA.

Jurys to sell Pingrup farm for $55m

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Joshua and Renae Jury are set to sell their farm in the Great Southern for $55 million, following their family's move to a $9 million Perth mansion.

Unemployment climbs to 4.5 per cent

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New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has revealed the nation's unemployment rate rose to 4.5 per cent in July, buoying hopes the Reserve Bank would hold off on raising rates in the near term.

Finbar posts $20m profit, buys Ascot site

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The apartment developer has delivered its strongest profit in more than a decade, and has announced a new $150 million project.