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The environmental watchdog is recommending approving South32's expansion of its bauxite mine and refinery with strict conditions after a rigorous consultation period.

Prominent Indigenous advocate Kado Muir hopes the launch of a new technology company will be a catalyst for an outback Goldfields town to become a digital jobs hub.

Emerald Resources has achieved a record full year production of 114,076 ounces of gold for the 2024 financial year, up 5,210oz from the prior corresponding period.

Kwinana's major industrial players are calling for action ahead of a critical election year in 2025.

Red 5, Ramelius Resources and Regis Resources have each unveiled major milestones ahead of company reporting season, as bumper gold prices drive records.

The WACA ground heads a list of projects under way, but the precinct needs further progress for its vision to be fulfilled.

Traditional owners' position at the heart of Broome's economy and development has not happened by chance.

US stocks have closed higher as investors digested payrolls and unemployment data.

Cost woes hit $2.3b energy line

The ASX200 dipped slightly on Friday but finished the first week of the financial year in positive territory, with a 0.7 per cent gain.

The state government has awarded PeopleSense a $17.5 million contract to provide state-wide counselling to thousands of its education department employees and family members.

Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss regenerative farming.

The Economic Regulation Authority is hopeful a new Western Power process introduced this week will clear a backlog of large customer connections to the utility's network.

The unions representing maritime workers have criticised WorkSafe for not prosecuting the oil and gas companies involved in a “potentially deadly incident” in 2021.

West Perth-based Audalia Resources has received ministerial approval for its Medcalf project, located 470 kilometres south-east of Perth.

Political partisanship in the US and demand for coal and uranium have put the squeeze on ESG investments.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss big news in Perth's hotel sector; mining industry updates; the dispute between Damien Oliver and his former manager; and a magazine preview.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $760,000 for hundreds of Perth food outlet employees after a series of surprise inspections.

Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Neurotech International has appointed Carolyn Ellaway as its chief medical officer, effective from August 1.

Perron Group has sought a four-year extension to start building the $1 billion Cockburn Quarter project, citing “extenuating circumstances” in the market.

Ophelie Cutier has stepped into the role of acting chief executive following a rejig of the leadership team at startup facilitator Spacecubed.

WAMMCO chairman Craig Heggaton has died at the age of 63.

Contractor SCEE Electrical has won further work on Synergy's major Collie battery project, after signing a $50 million contract.

WA's regional centres have been the winners of the first stream of cash from the federal government's $1.5 billion housing support project.

Saudi Aramco has put a line through recent speculation that it may be weighing up a move for Australian oil and gas producer Santos.

Australia's domestic gas market may run into shortfalls as soon as 2027, a year earlier than the consumer regulator's last estimate.

Primary health clinics, commercial land, and plans for a potential Good Grocer-style IGA are gathering renewed interest around Broome.

Gulf gas majors put Santos in play

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has raised concerns about the proposed $1.3 billion acquisition of a dozen residential projects, including two in Perth.

A giant Pilbara mine enmeshed in a dispute between its owner and Clive Palmer is likely to cease operations within the next few years, a Supreme Court judge has found.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's farming dynasties.

Speculation around a Middle Eastern takeover of Australian oil and gas play Santos led the company's share price higher in ASX trade today, despite doubt over whether a move will be made.