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Historic Perth building company Collier Homes has closed up shop after more than 60 years in business, with liquidators from McGrathNicol appointed to wind up its remaining operations.

Exploration company Chalice Mining has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum project, located 70km north-east of Perth.

The ASX200 finished up 0.45 per cent, although goldminers, coalminers and uranium developers all ended well into the red.

The State School Teachers' Union of WA estimated more than 11,000 of its members walked off the job today, to demand higher pay from the state government.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the state of WA's signage sector.

Property mogul Allen Caratti has failed to overthrow a WA Supreme Court decision that included an order to pay $1.5 million to an investor.

Local stockbroker and investment banker Tony Cunningham has died aged 55.

The boss of Australia's newest uranium miner says populist political leaders are not interested in casting a fair eye over nuclear energy's potential as part of the nation's future energy mix.

PharmAust's chief executive Michael Thurn has resigned from the Perth biotech company, triggering a drop in its share price.

There was a sense of frustration mixed with a powerful energy for change at a recent International Women's Day event.

Lithium Australia chief executive officer and managing director Simon Linge is pleased with the company's progression heading into the final quarter of the 2024 financial year.

A US aviation company is attracting interest for its blended wing body Z5 aircraft, which promises significant reductions in fuel burn.

Gold Road Resources has ended discussions around possibly acquiring a major interest in a gold mine joint venture in Canada.

Wittenoom's asbestos-laced racetrack and airstrip will not be remediated as part of work to bury the town's contaminated infrastructure

There's increased scrutiny of the state's signwriting sector following the collapse of an industry leader with four decades of business under its belt.

Gina Rinehart's eldest children have failed to force the mining magnate to produce dozens of documents for the trial over billions of dollars in iron ore royalties.

Shares in Super Pit owner Northern Star Resources dipped early on Tuesday, following the release of its March 2024 quarterly update.

Strike Energy has not given up on developing a standalone gas project at its South Erregulla project in the Perth Basin, despite recent drill rig disappointment in the area.

Chalmers' tune disputed

Recent heatwaves in the state have led to record wholesale electricity demand, the Australian Energy Market Operator found.

Exmouth shire president Matthew Niikkula will square off against Perth solicitor Amanda Kailis for Liberal pre-selection in the Pilbara.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Isabel Vieira about Perth businessman Davy Rowe and the pivot he made after closing down his business.

Karratha, the Kimberley and the Goldfields are set to benefit from a $35 million state government investment to create residential lands.

The ASX200 climbed 1.1 per cent, with every sector in the green except for energy after the threat of war between Israel and Iran appeared to fade.

The founder of Perth-based bottled water company Eneco Refresh has been sentenced over market manipulation charges but avoids jail on a good behaviour bond.

West Perth-headquartered mineral sands explorer Base Resources has received a multi-million dollar takeover offer from US critical minerals and uranium producer Energy Fuels.

Shares in ASX-listed WIA Gold rose by 18 per cent on Monday, following news that the company would raise $16.9 million in order to enhance project growth and exploration activities.

The Anzac Drive industrial estate in Kalgoorlie will benefit from a $20.8 million state government cash splash as part of the 2024-25 budget.

A culture of innovation sits at the heart of what makes a thriving and globally competitive economy.

Mark Zeptner-led Ramelius Resources is eying an annual company production record for the 2024 financial year, following a bumper March 2024 quarter.

A portion of a 42-hectare Yallingup vineyard will be transformed into a holiday resort after a development assessment panel approved the $17.5 million plan.

ASX-listed International Graphite has received an additional $6.5 million grant from the state government, in order to accelerate progression of its downstram processing operations in Collie.