The state government’s enthusiastic embrace of its regional trade partners, in particular China, has been at odds with a more cautious approach taken federally.
An anticipated strategy paper from the federal government outlining a plan to cement Australia's place in the global critical minerals furore has seemingly fallen short of expectations.
Applicants to be a critical pillar in WA’s Aboriginal Cultural Heritage approvals process have called for critics to focus on positives, as debate raged over the July 1 rollout of laws in parliament today.
Australian shares closed up nearly 0.9 per cent, reaching their highest level since April while the local currency plunged after the release of the RBA minutes.
The nation’s investor landscape is increasingly being made up of women and young people while less Australians are investing in residential property, according to the ASX’s latest report.
A Perth court has fined national construction group Lendlease over a workplace safety breach during the $223.6 million redevelopment of the Campbell Barracks in Swanbourne.
The state government has eased the controversial demersal fishing ban for charter businesses operating in the West Coast region, but only if they eat their catches on-board.
Salt and potash developer BCI Minerals has budgeted up to $1.6 billion for the Mardie development following a sweeping review of the flagship's costs, which are in all about $700 million more than planned.
A Canadian export credit agency has backed Arafura Rare Earths’ Nolans project, potentially funding up to $440 million towards the Northern Territory development.
Collie is set to have two large-scale battery energy storage systems, with French renewable energy company Neoen proceeding with construction of a 219 megawatt unit.
Woodside Energy has committed to develop the US$7.2 billion ($10.5 billion) Trion resource in Mexico, acquired as part of its deal for BHP Petroleum in 2022, with first oil targeted for 2028.
Alumina producer Alcoa has won effusive backing from the WA government after agreeing to a second change to its mining plans in the jarrah forests south of Perth.
Western Australia continues to record a strong recovery in new homes sales, despite a decrease in overall national sales and building approvals, a new HIA report reveals.
WA Police has submitted its application to build an $87 million, four-storey Fremantle complex, a state government-funded project that has been years in the making.
UPDATE: The gold miner's managing director Jeff McGlinn and two board members have also flagged their exit on the eve of an extraordinary general meeting and after the resignation of non-executive chair Kate George.
The 2023-24 state budget offers a relatively rosy outlook for Western Australia’s economy, but there are uncertainties in the years ahead due to its economic dependence on iron ore.
