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The state government will spend nearly $17 million hiring new staff and overhauling assessment regimes to improve lax water and environmental regulation efforts.

The national anti-corruption body has cleared the Commonwealth’s $2.4 million payment to Brittany Higgins, following an investigation on alleged corrupt conduct into the settlement.

More changes are set to shake up the peak industry body, including the resignation of a further six board members, amid funding uncertainty and its chief executive’s departure.

Nedlands-based junior Tali Resources has announced plans for a $7.5 million IPO next month, as it pushes for sustained success at its West Arunta project.

On and off-court, the Perth Wildcats are keen to continue relishing their "Red Army" of supporters, according to owner Mark Arena.

German salt giant K+S Salt has pulled the pin on its Pilbara salt play nearly one decade after beginning work to bring the major project online.

ANALYSIS: The milestone comes as Qatar and Qantas ramp up orders for the successful long-range aircraft.

More than $100 million will be allocated to road upgrades in the upcoming budget, as part of the state government’s efforts to tackle congestion in Perth’s north.

Nine Perth managing director Clive Bingwa has come to appreciate the reality television phenomenon that is Married at First Sight.

The $30 million development on the site of the former European Foods is due for completion late next year.

Pilbara contractor Yurra has won a $66 million contract with Rio Tinto adding to a pipeline of work with Main Roads WA, Woodside and its recycling joint venture with Sims.

The United States government has announced a review of its $368 billion Aukus defence pact with Australia and the United Kingdom, in a move which could have major local ramifications.

West Afrian-focused Resolute Mining has announced another management change, with Gavin Harris appointed chief operating officer.

The S&P 500 ended lower overnight.

Budget faces $9b hit from NDIS delays 

Housing pressures are posing risks to the state’s economic development, a recent report has found.

The state’s water regulator is in the dark on the extent of groundwater abstraction and compliance breaches in WA, according to a scathing report.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss why WA’s ability to decarbonise hinges on the development of power transmission networks.

Serene Capital has cleared a planning hurdle over its 11-storey apartment plan in Redcliffe, with a panel approving the $45 million proposal.

The Australian share market has pared early gains after hitting a fresh record peak, as investors took profits and de-risked ahead of key US inflation data due overnight.

Multiple not-for-profit organisations in WA have claimed they have lost funds raised while participating in a philanthropic TV show.

The asset changed hands between two private equity firms for $9.25 million.

NBN Co has awarded seven contracts worth about $3 billion for upgrades to its national network, with Ventia, Downer and Perth-based GenusPlus Group among the winners.

WA Labor’s third successive election victory has resulted in a significant financial windfall, with almost $800,000 worth of donations, levies and fees flowing into its coffers since March 8.

OPINION: The transactional approach of many universities to alumni relations is an unnecessary, self-inflicted wound.

Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena has provided insight into the National Basketball League club’s decision to undertake a significant rebrand.

The state’s ability to decarbonise hinges on the development of power transmission networks.

The 122-year-old ‘Golden Pipeline’ designed by C.Y O’Connor is set for a half a billion-dollar upgrade to replace aging infrastructure and boost capacity amid water shortages.

The state government has committed $669 million towards school infrastructure across Western Australia, to be allocated in the upcoming budget.

Netball WA's commitment to growing overall participation in the Peel region has taken another step forward.

New data from Business News and Clarity reveals that WA's business confidence remains resilient after the federal election, even amidst global economic uncertainty.

WA’s largest indigenous business has outlined plans for further growth and diversification beyond the Pilbara as chief executive Amanda Healy transitions to chair of Warrikal’s board.