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BHP has delivered record iron ore production for a March quarter but will cut guidance for Nickel West, blaming bad weather and off-specification product from supplier Mincor Resources.

The oil and gas industry has pushed back on possible federal budget changes to tax settings that could see the industry pay more.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers will meet with leading investors, banks and climate advocates to secure stronger investments in clean energy projects.

The federal safeguard mechanism has upset the plans of some iron ore players, while making future options clearer for others.

Voters say super for retirement, not nation building 

Jordan Murray speaks with senior journalist Matt Mckenzie about how troubles facing Modco Residential highlight broader issues facing the building industry.

New emissions targets for Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG plant have been signed off by the state government.

The nuclear subs deal has supporters and detractors both within Australia and overseas.

The federal government has announced grants to three big timber processing companies in WA in another sign the industry’s future rests with softwood plantation timber.

A bid to replace the board at West Perth-based goldminer Ten Sixty Four is under way, about nine months after a failed attempt to oust the directors.

The ASX200 has finished down just 0.04 per cent in a second day of quiet trading.

A contractor who lost a decade-long dispute over a $26 million contract on an iron ore project in the Mid West has launched legal action against the firm that represented it.

ANALYSIS: Philip Lowe says changes proposed in the RBA review will have a "marginal" impact on the economy, but crucially, the panel has reaffirmed the bank's inflation target.

Galena Mining has raised $20 million from investors after wet weather conditions and technical issues caused delays in the ramp-up period for its Abra base metals mine.

Perth’s office vacancy rate has grown to 19.9 per cent, but its net absorption was the strongest in the country, recent JLL statistics show.

The state government has launched a strategic review of Gold Corporation, which operates the Perth Mint, with a sale of the business one option.

Essential Metals shareholders have rejected a takeover bid by a joint venture between Tianqi Lithium and IGO, days after Mineral Resources became a substantial holder.

Rio Tinto has reported record first-quarter iron ore shipments as it continues to benefit from strong commodity prices, while China’s iron ore imports are at record levels.

Troubles for Modco Residential highlight some big issues in the building industry.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has rejected the airline's planned takeover of Brisbane-based Alliance Aviation Services Ltd.

A major overhaul of the Reserve Bank will create a board for setting interest rates that's more accountable and holds fewer meetings.

Gas giant warns against budget tax changes 

Matt Mckenzie and Liv Declerck discuss record grain crops and the fertiliser market. Plus: Woodside's Voice stance, WA Ballet leadership and Town of Cambridge opposition.

Libby Mettam has slammed Western Power for slowing down housing developments following a blowout in the waiting time for grid connections.

Investors have seemingly welcomed news that Decmil has settled legacy disputes and finished up loss-making projects, with shares in the contractor closing the day up more than 18 per cent.

The local share market has finished basically unchanged, with gains for mining companies balances by losses elsewhere.

Three weeks after WA Ballet announced the surprise departure of its popular artistic director, the company’s chair has revealed its board made the call to not renew his contract.

A new public primary school set to be built at Queens Gardens car park marks the latest in a growing list of projects lined up for East Perth.

Construction to redevelop the Western Australian Cricket Association Ground has been slated to start in the coming months after an additional $32.2 million funding has been secured.

A Bill before the Senate aims to help university graduates manage escalating student debt.

Latin Resources is on track to raise $37.1 million from institutional investors for its Salinas lithium project in Brazil.

Property players have joined forces to deliver more targeted advocacy, with the Town of Cambridge first up in the group's sights over a policy that limits interaction between developers and staff.