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NRW Holdings has won a major $973 million contract to construct a processing plant under Northern Star Resources’ expansion plan for its Super Pit in Kalgoorlie.

Perth’s home value index has risen for the fourth consecutive month driven by an undersupply of new listings and record fast sales.

Jemma Iles appointment as CEO of healthcare software group Olinqua breaks a number of moulds in the corporate world of technology commercialisation.

Centurion Transport has acquired national express freight business Rocky’s Own Transport, as part of the transport and logistics provider's expansion to service other major industries.

The names of eight sacked partners from embattled constancy firm PwC have been revealed as the investigation into the tax leak scandal continues.

WA is ideally placed to play a role in NASA’s mission to Mars.

The federal government has assembled a crack team of scam-busting experts to target investment swindles that cost Australians millions of dollars a year.

Widodo to push for EV partnership

Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell discuss modular home development in Western Australia.

Woodside Energy paid US$1.8 billion ($2.7 billion) in taxes and royalties in Australia in 2022, the company has revealed.

ASX-listed medical and cosmetic cannabis company MGC Pharmaceuticals has sacked a senior manager after discovering they breached the company’s trading policy.

Sitting with a $7.6 billion endowment following a mammoth donation of Fortescue Metals Group stock, Minderoo Foundation has sought to refine its areas of focus.

The state’s auditor general has warned failure to address auditing issues in the state sector could erode public confidence, revealing a record number of qualification matters reported in 2021-22.

The Australian share market finished 0.12 per cent higher on the financial year's last day of trading but uncertainty awaits investors.

Former Under Treasurer and Mental Health Commissioner Tim Marney will join the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia as its chief economist.

Battery metals hopeful Develop Global has updated the market on a revised plan to de-risk and save costs on its Sulphur Springs zinc and copper project in the Pilbara.

A state government body is confirmed to be one of the clients whose data has been compromised in the cyber hacking incident of national law firm HWL Ebsworth.

CBH group has reached two agreements with international rail equipment manufacturers to significantly increase the co-operative’s rail fleet.

Leo Lithium has reached first production of direct shipped ore at its Goulamina hard-lock lithium project in West Africa after its first blast earlier this month.

A $65 million proposal to expand to BHP’s Port Haven Village accommodation in a bid to house more than 450 workers in Port Hedland has been approved.

In this podcast Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss Aboriginal cultural heritage laws, Business News success, space exploration, all the latest property happenings and luxury brand interest in Perth.

The corporate watchdog has warned consumers about previously sanctioned company director David Alan Zohar’s investment promotions for several exploration ventures.

The education minister has warned that childcare centres lifting fees are in the sights of the ACCC as subsidies for parents increase.

There’s growing interest in alternative building practices and methods during the state’s housing shortage.

Many modern cities are simply too big for ‘world’s best’ rankings to be reflective of the true picture.

Law firms cut back and brace for slowdown

Mincor Resources is seeking a waiver from major customer BHP after failing to meet terms under a purchasing agreement, with discussions likely to continue through to next week.

Mark Beyer speaks to Jack McGinn on the successes of Perdaman’s Vikas Rambal and his ambitious plans for the future.

While Labor is unlikely to lose next month’s by-election in Rockingham, both sides will be closely following any voter trends and swings.

The local bourse has finished essentially flat after strong retail spending growth tempered expectations the Reserve Bank will keep interest rates steady.

WA’s $15.5 billion agriculture industry is the most heavily regulated in the nation, with the incoming Aboriginal cultural heritage laws expected to create more red tape, according to a report.

Barramundi farm operator Marine Produce Australia has received help from a Tasmania-based company to continue trading after exhausting funds, including from NAB.