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Robotic technology company FBR has looked to the Northern Territory in its bid to advance sales of its Hadrian X building and construction units.

Female workforce participation rates in the construction industry are improving, but have some way to go.

The bauxite developer jumped nearly 20 per cent on its ASX debut, with shares changing hands at 71 cents apiece.

An environmental group had lodged a legal challenge against the state’s approval of Woodside’s North West Shelf extension, claiming the decision was made improperly.

US President Trump is leaving the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington, citing the Middle East situation for his early departure.

Sports betting company Tabcorp Holdings has been fined $4 million following an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

The wetland in Perth’s western suburbs has undergone a name change to its Whadjuk Noongar title, after receiving approval from an independent advisory body.

US stocks closed higher overnight as oil prices retreated after the Israel-Iran attacks left crude production and exports unaffected.

$36b Santos bid under microscope

The state government has pledged close and intensive engagement with industry on its transmission infrastructure and energy policy, following a forum with business powerbrokers.

The ownership of Perth-based Zenith Energy is set to change with giant KKR acquiring a majority stake from other private equity players.

A community group has hit out at the state government’s handling of consultation over a proposed racetrack at Burswood, accusing it of running a “sham” process.

The Auditor General’s report on the state’s major IT projects found the information given to the public to be patchy and inconsistent, including a $1.6 billion cost discrepancy.

A long-running legal row between Zuleika Gold and Catalyst Metals over alleged damages owed to the Mark Creasy-backed junior miner will be heard in the state's highest court.

Fortescue has won the race to be the first iron ore miner to bring a battery-electric train to the Pilbara.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the generational transition of wealth in WA.

Australia's share market has started the week almost flat, amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, soaring oil prices and the return of inflation risks.

The generational transfer of wealth has garnered plenty of eye-popping estimates, with the WA story being about founders.

Peninsula Energy boss George Bauk has reiterated comments that the uranium explorer is making progress in relation to restarting operations at its flagship Lance project in the US.

The University of Western Australia is one step closer to establishing campuses in India, after a grants commission approved its proposal to open the international branches.

OPINION: Decisions about inputs affect the whole farming system, which is critical to Australian farmers.

Telecommunications-focused contractor GenusPlus Group has bolstered its exposure to the renewables market after securing a $65 million contract for the Merredin big battery.

A low deposit loan program to buy modular homes starts today, as the state government announced changes to the Keystart board and a suite of investments to boost housing supply.

High Wycombe-based FBR has filed documents to secure an engineering service agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has defended the state’s transparency over one-off events, after a smaller-than-hoped crowd attended a government-subsidised AFL game on Saturday.

Amazon said it would provide billions in funding over the next five years to expand Australian data centres and renewables projects.

This year’s state property awards recognised the Multiplex WA regional director for his three decades of service as a commercial property developer in Perth.

Hazer Group’s push to drive its commercial strategy has received a boost, with the company announcing it will raise $10 million.

Perth-based VBX will debut on the ASX on Tuesday after raising $10 million.

The corporate umpire has launched an inquiry into the Australian Securities Exchange following “repeated and serious failures at ASX”.

A consortium led by a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has lobbed a $29 billion takeover bid for gas producer Santos, confirming long-rumoured interest in the company.

There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.