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A business case into expanding the ferry system is being developed for the state government’s next major infrastructure undertaking after Metronet.

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation non for profit Palmerston Association is purchasing the two-storey West Leederville building for $2.55 million.

A delegation including Tesla, Forrest empire nickel business Wyloo Metals and lithium producer Pilbara Minerals has met with the federal government over a battery metals production tax credit.

An Australian initiative is seeking to address harassment and bullying in the startup ecosystem.

Combining existing AI systems and robotics algorithms may help create household droids that can perform tasks on command.

Three years after the state government said the project was “fully funded” and likely to break ground soon, work is yet to begin on a new hospital in Tom Price

Perth biotech company Argenica Therapeutics’ drug, which is designed to reduce brain tissue death following a stroke, will be administrated at two local hospitals in a nationwide trial.

Uranium explorer Boss Energy generated a net profit after tax of $56.64 million during the first half of the 2024 financial year, after making a $2.4 million loss during the prior corresponding period.

Liberal Party of WA leader Libby Mettam has not ruled out preselected candidates taking on spokesperson responsibilities after appointing Steve Martin as her new deputy.

Minderoo Foundation has pledged $5 million towards demining agricultural land in Ukraine, adding to its support for the war-torn country.

Aquabusiness Seafarms Group has committed to reviving Project Sea Dragon after the Federal Court ruled the subsidiary behind the prawn farm proposal be wound up.

Perth-headquartered mining services contractor Perenti has confirmed one of its employees has been killed in an underground mining incident in West Africa.

Woodside Energy has signed its first long-term supply deal into South Korea, securing an agreement with Korea Gas Corporation for output from its global operations.

Perth council has approved Ruah’s application to operate the Safe Night Space women’s shelter program in Northbridge after Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas proposed some conditions.

Demographer Simon Kuestenmacher canvassed entitlement, skills shortages and urban sprawl in his GRDC forum speech.

A year's a long time in the oil and gas business and plenty can change during that period.

Strike Energy chair John Poynton says recent test well disappointment at the South Erregulla project had caused a period of reflection at the company, but maintains the future is bright.

APM Human Services International's board has recommended that its shareholders support a revised conditional, non-binding offer of $2 per share from CVC Asia Pacific in a bid to take over the company, according to chief executive officer Michael Anghie.

Coles closes in on Woolies

Subiaco-based Boss Energy has acquired a 30 per cent stake of the Alta Mesa ISR uranium project, located in the American state of Texas, for $US60 million, or $A91.5 million.

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss the trends among recent recipients of defence industry research grants in Western Australia.

The ASX200 finished 0.1 per cent higher amid strong gains for Coles, Reece and the banking sector.

The Workforce Gender Equality Agency has published gender pay gap data on more than 400 WA private sector companies, shedding a light on remuneration disparities.

ASX-listed Joyce Corporation generated $73.1 million in the first six months of the 2024 financial year, up 6 per cent from the prior corresponding period.

Cockburn Cement owner Adbri has unanimously backed a proposal for the Adelaide-based company to be taken over by consortium involving New York Stock Exchange-listed CRH and Victoria's Barro Group.

A seven-storey apartment complex on Mill Point Road has sold for $9.5 million.

Administrators appointed to Perth firm Accident Claims Lawyers last week say they are currently working to finalise a restructuring proposal.

A year-long inquiry into early childhood education services shows the sector stumbled on affordability and accessibility.

Steve Thomas was a man humbled as he stepped out to face the waiting media pack outside Parliament House at lunchtime on Tuesday.

Perth business owner Alexandra Burt’s $21.5 million proposal to build a boutique hotel at the Wallcliffe House site has been recommended for approval by shire officers.

Shares in Coles rose by 6 per cent on Tuesday morning to $16.77, despite the company's statutory net profit after tax regressing by 3.6 per cent in the first half of the 2024 financial year.

Capricorn Metals recorded a slightly higher net profit after tax during the first half of the 2024 financial year, as it remains on course to meet annual production guidance targets.