The number of housing starts in the state is expected to rise steadily in the coming years, with construction of homes to increase by nearly 7 per cent next year.
The average cost of environmental compliance audits by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation was more than double the state's target last financial year.
Major independent car retailer Regent Motors has had another boom year, with strong leap in turnover to $1.2 billion resulting in a hefty dividend to its owners.
Wall Street's main indexes closed lower overnight after federal reserve chair Jerome Powell dampened investors' hopes for another interest rate cut this year by saying the US central bank need not rush to ease monetary policy.
Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private investment vehicle Wyloo has sounded the alarm over Hastings Technology Metals' solvency and ability to repay its multi-million-dollar loan.
The ASX200 has edged higher to lift itself out of a three-day losing streak, as gains in IT stocks and financials outweigh a sluggish materials sector.
Long-running Perth-based retailer Betts Group is continuing to struggle, with the business incurring its fourth loss in seven years, while annual sales have halved over the same period.
Mali-focused Resolute Mining has entered a trading halt, pending a market update regarding media speculation surrounding the status of three of its employees in the country.
The WA government is yet to sign land deals for two industrial hubs nearly two years after it offered the sites to green energy and manufacturing proponents.
The boss of a company mired in years of approvals delays for a project in Perth's north-east says the state should look to global examples for ideas to improve efficiency.
Fortescue's proposed Gibson Island hydrogen project in Queensland appears to have been scrapped, with partner Incitec Pivot Limited revealing a plan to sell the site.
Henderson-based Civmec has told shareholders to expect lower levels of activity during the back end of the 2025 financial year, citing delays to the awarding of key projects.
Lithium aspirant Wildcat Resources has responded to a series of media allegations relating to an Australian Securities and Investments Commission-led investigation.
Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has grown its stake in Las Vegas-headquartered producer MP Materials, building on the mining magnate's rare earths portfolio.
Australia has recorded another month of solid employment growth, reinforcing the expectation of no interest rate cuts until mid 2025, though WA has bucked the positive jobs trend.
Long-serving state government under-treasurer Michael Barnes will take up a key role in the battle to retain WA's share of GST distribution, ahead of a review to be handed down in 2026.
Companies that can overcome high costs, tight regulation and staff scarcity can be rewarded with large contracts, market leadership and loyal customers in the north-west.
The Dow and the S&P 500 ended slightly higher overnight while the Nasdaq lost ground after October data showed consumer prices rising in line with expectations.
