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The ASX200's early gains on Friday faded in the afternoon, but it still finished June and 2023/24 in the green.

Draft eligibility guidelines for the government's $13 billion critical minerals downstream production tax credits have opened the door for Chinese-owned producers.

Sally North has been appointed as the state's WorkSafe Commissioner, after acting in the role since September.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss a desal plant in the Pilbara, leadership changes at Austal, revised interest rates and the planning saga around Cottesloe's Indiana Tea House and more.

Appreciation is a key factor in retaining staff, how do you demonstrate yours?

Drones capable of delivering packages of up to 60 kilograms could soon be in operation at mine sites across the Pilbara, after a company behind a regional drone hub received funding.

Revo Fitness has announced it will open four new Western Australian gyms before the end of the year in Butler, Mandurah, Rockingham and Wanneroo.

The state government will lead planning over the University of Western Australia and Queen Elizabeth II medical precinct, to accommodate Perth's expected population growth.

A lithium miner and telecommunications firm are working with an Aboriginal tech startup to build satellite-connected hubs in remote communities offering reception on par with Perth.

Construction on a $5 billion desalination plant could begin within two years as its project partners prepare to lodge their plans to the state's environmental watchdog.

WA will receive $105.3 million to boost housing supply as part of a $1 billion federal government spend.

Business News understands the job cuts will predominantly impact the company's east coast-based businesses.

Investment consortium Land Services WA has struck a deal with Perth-founded proptech startup Realtime Conveyancer to become a strategic investor in the company.

The boss of a Pilbara local government has urged policymakers to “get out of the way” and instead fund local councils to solve housing problems themselves.

Uranium-focused Bannerman Energy has announced it will raise $85 million to accelerate development at its Etango-8 project in Namibia.

Bourby Webster sets the stage for her vision to elevate Perth as a top international arts city.

The remote Djarindjin community is forging its independence with economic empowerment.

The federal treasurer has approved ANZ's plan to buy the banking arm of insurer Suncorp under a million-billion dollar deal, subject to conditions.

NDIS to cost more than age pension

WA's startup Spacecubed has been bolstered by a $900,000 Lotterywest funding injection to continue their work growing the local innovation sector.

Two concrete batching plants will remain in Claisebrook for several more years after the state's peak planning body approval despite the area being earmarked for housing.

The ABN Group subsidiary has forecast a 50 per cent increase in lot sales from FY23 to next year.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges facing the critical minerals sector.

Western Australia’s bid for a seat at the National Rugby League table appears to be gaining momentum, following Wednesday’s Australian Rugby League Commission meeting.

After plummeting as much as 1.7 per cent in early trading, the ASX200 has rebounded through the day to finish 0.3 per cent lower from where it began.

Cathay Pacific Airways is adding five more flights to its Perth service to Hong Kong from October 28, bringing the total to 11 a week.

IGO managing director Ivan Vella does not believe green premium markets are the way forward for Australian critical minerals, in the wake of recent lithium and nickel price movements.

Aboriginal businesses need to be afforded opportunities to form joint ventures on billion-dollar contracts to build the family wealth required to drive change.

The High Street property has sold to a local investor for $5 million.

Network Ten has slapped Bruce Lehrmann with a $2 million bill over the latter's failed defamation action in the Federal Court of Australia.

Fresh from its likely $1.25 billion acquisition of Fission Uranium earlier this week, Paladin Energy has announced its Langer Heinrich mine production guidance for the 2025 financial year.

High interest rates, stubborn inflation and looming industrial relations battles are tipped to shape the year.