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Australia's first fluorite production facility has been granted major project status by the federal government, becoming the northernmost major project in the nation.

As it aims to enhance its gold strategy in Western Australia, exploration junior Asra Minerals has appointed Paul Stephen as its new chief executive.

The ASX200 finished basically unchanged, while the Australian dollar has slid below 64 US cents for the first time in more than a year.

OPINION: Dramatic changes to US positions on trade and agriculture could have widespread consequences.

Roshana Care Group has proposed to build a $21 million facility adjoining its Sunshine Park lifestyle village south-east of Perth.

Consumer confidence has rebounded in the lead-up to Christmas but the renewed optimism is not likely to be matched by increased spending.

New WA Cricket chief executive John Stephenson says he is heartened by the present state of cricket in Western Australia.

The federal government has backed battery metals player Vulcan Energy to the tune of $196 million to help get its German lithium and renewable energy project off the ground.

Construction of the new submariner training centre at HMAS Stirling started today, as the dollar figure for the project was revealed.

With International Cricket Council certification in its pocket, a Burekup-based business expects to hear the sound of leather on (its) willow more often.

The federal government will look to support the offshore decommissioning industry with the launch of its new Offshore Resources Decommissioning Roadmap.

Subiaco-based junior Brightstar Resources has announced plans to raise $30 million in order to accelerate mining and production at its Laverton-based hub.

Conservative Liberal powerbroker Nick Goiran has been returned to the shadow cabinet in the fallout of this month's failed party leadership coup.

Capricorn Metals will expand its Karlawinda gold project footprint, in a deal worth up to $3 million to aid its push to grow production from the Pilbara goldmine.

ANZ Banking Group chief executive Shayne Elliott has announced his retirement, effective from July 2 next year.

The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 closed last week on record closing highs following upbeat forecasts from Lululemon Athletica and other companies, as US jobs data fuelled expectations the federal reserve would cut interest rates this month.

ANZ's Elliott set to resign

The Australian Federal Police has searched the office of West Perth-based AVZ Minerals, as part of an ongoing investigation.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Perth company Carabiner Architects.

The ASX200 has fallen 0.6 per cent ahead of a key US jobs report that could determine whether the Fed cuts interest rates one more time in 2024.

The federal government has swooped in to provide $1.5 million to Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe after its 2025 event was cancelled due to lack of funding.

OPINION: The independent RBA board is on a collision course with the government over interest rates ahead of the 2025 election.

The University of Western Australia will award former premier Mark McGowan, Perron Group director Elizabeth Perron and molecular biologist Sue Fletcher with honorary doctorates.

The East Fremantle Football Club has unveiled its new board, which includes several familiar faces.

WA agribusiness firms are confident of reclaiming their positions in the Chinese market, though concede competition is stronger than ever.

Gold-focused Aurum Resources has announced plans to raise $10 million, as it aims to enhance its Mako Gold acquisition.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss several major mining deals, Frontier Energy and Mark McGowan, Perth house prices, the startup sector and the winners of the WA Business Awards.

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced by the state.

Darwin-based Tivan has been announced as one of five recipients of grants under the federal government's International Partnerships in Critical Minerals program.

A 29-year-old man has died following an incident at Saturn Metals' Apollo Hill Gold Project on Thursday afternoon.

Indonesian and Japanese investors have taken a liking to WA copper projects as Rio Tinto and BHP talk up the metal's future.

Shares in Iluka Resources have fallen sharply after the company flagged potentially higher costs, an increased equity contribution and lower royalty payments with the federal backing.