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Global contractor Altrad has opened up on the performance of its Australian business after two major acquisitions.

A Telethon Kids Institute program supporting about 700 Western Australian families is set to receive three years of funding valued at $13.8m from the National Disability Insurance Agency.

The federal government has proposed a vast area 20 kilometres off the South West coast for wind farms, with at least four proponents already showing interest.

A new Perth CBD apartment tower which will bring more than 100 affordable rentals onto the market has attracted $130 million in state and federal government support.

BHP has reported a sharp fall in its interim profit as a result of asset write-downs but a strong performance in its WA iron ore business has helped to maintain underlying earnings.

‘A mess': Lendlease slammed for huge profit miss

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of the smallgoods sector in Western Australia.

The local stock market has finished up 0.1 per cent, as gains for BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue and the banks outweighed a big fall for Lendlease stock.

Perth developer Norm Carey has proposed to build a 16-storey apartment in East Victoria Park, to be one of the first high-density projects surrounding the Metronet stations.

Administrators for Wiluna Mining have outlined a plan to possibly restart mining operations, as the collapsed miner remains subject to a deed of company arrangement.

Triangle Energy Global has raised $5 million in order to advance its Perth Basin projects.

Mineral exploration company Cosmo Metals has elected to exercise its option to acquire 100 per cent of the Kanowna gold project from La Zarza Minerals, subject to shareholder approval.

Liberal Party of WA leader Libby Mettam has urged the prime minister to make concrete commitments to save the state's nickel industry.

Imdex has delivered a record revenue of $235 million for the first half of the year, a result the mining technology company credited to its acquisition of Devico.

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows annual price inflation of 4.1 per cent nationally to December 2023, and 3.6 per cent for Perth.

The state and federal governments aim to achieve production from a long-mooted Pilbara hydrogen hub by 2028, having formalised a $140 million funding agreement.

Perth-based Hazer Group has raised $9 million in a bid to further its interests in Canada, Europe and Japan.

A 480 square metre parcel of land next to Ellington Jazz Club has been earmarked for a four-storey apartment development.

Kerry Stokes' Seven Group Holdings has made an off-market takeover offer to buy the remaining part in east coast-based Boral it doesn't already own.

APM Human Services International's board has unanimously rejected a takeover bid from CVC Asia Pacific Limited, saying the offer didn't reflect the company's true value.

Attorney-General John Quigley will retire at the 2025 state election, bringing an end to a 24-year parliamentary career in Western Australia.

Conditions are finally turning after a bumper few years for the labour market, with some fields to be hit harder than others.

From grazing boards to WA's famous conti rolls, the smallgoods industry is an unsung hero of our state's foodie scene.

Optus Stadium and disability service provider Activ Foundation have embarked on a three-year partnership to increase accessibility to sport and entertainment events at the arena.

Nickel tax credit plan for miners

The state's nickel miners will receive a 50 per cent royalty rebate over 18 months, as the government looks to mitigate the disastrous impact of the metal's recent price collapse.

Family-owned property development and construction business Pelligra Group, backed by Ross Pelligra, is the new owner of Perth Glory.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss plans for the future of Floreat Forum.

The ASX200 has finished up 0.7 per cent after a big fall in US retail sales revived talk of midyear rate cuts.

The property giant has wiped $150 million off its office REIT nationally and $9.6 million in WA, but its leasing activity remains strong.

Concerns over the delivery of infrastructure to accommodate nuclear submarines in Rockingham have re-emerged as the deadline for delivery draws nearer.

Shares in Hastings Technology rose to a high of 72 cents on Friday, after the rare earths developer announced it had signed a binding term sheet with China-based Baotou Sky Rock Rare Earth New Material, which included integrated tolling and offtake agreements.