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A joint venture between Gina Rinehart's Hancock Energy and John Poynton-chaired Strike Energy has been granted a gas production licence at the West Erregulla project in the Perth Basin.

Dale Henderson-steered Pilbara Minerals has struck a deal worth $560 million to acquire Brazilian hard rock lithium explorer Latin Resources.

US stocks have closed mostly higher as investors digested data related to consumer prices from July.

With candidates and their placement on tickets revealed, we now have a better idea of what a reshaped upper house might look like.

Calls grow to tame unions' super power

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss this year's Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.

The ASX200 has finished up 0.3 per cent as Commonwealth Bank, Pro Medicus, Evolution Mining, Seven Group and other big companies report earnings.

Reliable power could be one step closer for the Mid West town of Mullewa, after planning authorities approved a small-scale renewable energy project.

Senator Linda Reynolds' chief of staff when Brittany Higgins was allegedly raped in parliament may not be able to give evidence to the politician's high-profile defamation trial with her former staffer.

African goldminer Perseus Mining has spent more than $65 million on a strategic stake in fellow ASX-lister Predictive Discovery, but says it is not currently seeking to take over the company.

The submission deadline for National Rugby League expansion bids closes on Wednesday, with a Western Australia-backed consortium in the mix to become the league's 18th franchise in 2027.

WA's Westbridge Funds Management has divested one of its industrial assets in Victoria, pocketing $30 million from the transaction.

The Nationals WA have pledged to establish a $10,000 relief payment for homeowners affected by stalled builds, should the party form government at the 2025 state election.

Mount Gibson Iron has finalised a $27 million business interruption insurance payout arising from a 2022 fire at its Koolan Island processing plan.

A local shipping expert has warned of potential impacts to government projects like the Murdoch Medihotel, ahead of strike action scheduled at Fremantle Ports this week.

The man who built Automotive Holdings Group into the country's largest dealership group has passed away at the age of 89.

Stokes-led Seven Group Holdings has posted a 10 per cent increase in revenue for 2024 financial year, buoyed largely by strong growth from its industrial services businesses.

New measures to slash green tape could shave years off approvals as the state government prepares to focus the EPA and the energy transition.

IT services company Akkodis Australia Consulting has extended its relationship with WA government agency Landgate by winning a major contract to provide managed applications support services.

Mid-tier goldminer Westgold Resources has released a maiden ore reserve for its South Junction project, within the broader Bluebird-South Junction complex near Meekatharra.

WA's march towards a new era of professional basketball is now complete.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has given the green light for a “globally significant” joint venture to develop a nickel-cobalt resource near Kalgoorlie.

Shares in High Wycombe-based FBR rose by 14 per cent to 4.2 cents early on Wednesday morning following promising news in the US.

Mungari goldmine owner Evolution Mining has reported a massive 158 per cent net profit increase across its business, amid a record gold price environment for Australian producers.

The corporate regulator is suing ASX Limited for allegedly making misleading statements about the progression of its paused clearing house project.

Artists throughout the Indian Ocean region will converge on WA to celebrate all thing crafty.

OPINION: New vice-chancellors must take a careful and considered approach to balance progress and tradition.

Seven West Media told investors the actions of some individuals do not reflect the business as a whole, as it reported a slimmed profit for financial year 2024.

Government leads race in wage growth

Embroiled home builder Nicheliving's tax bill has surpassed $7 million, the tribunal was told, with lawyers set to meet again next week.

Work at Fremantle Ports could grind to a halt over the weekend as a result of industrial action, with a 48-hour strike planned by the Australian Maritime Officers Union from Sunday.

Peel Health Campus officially transitioned from a private to publicly owned and operated facility on Tuesday.