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The international luxury accommodation group formerly behind Rottnest Lodge has brought a $20 million plan for a resort in Margaret River back to life, two decades on from acquiring the site.

The Australian Securities Exchange has rallied to continue its win streak after tipping into the green at the close.

Matt Mckenzie and Mark Beyer discuss Western Australia’s 50 most influential people. Plus: Tourism spending, referendum and CBD office vacancies.

Bassendean business Hofmann Engineering has signed a memorandum with global engineering company Flanders to combine resources to produce electro-mechanical mining haul trucks.

The Perth Mint has kept its spot on the London Bullion Market Association’s ‘good delivery' list following an investigation launched into the organisation's historical conduct.

Travellers in Western Australia spent a record $14 billion in 2022, more than $1.05 billion of which was spent by international visitors.

The vacancy rate of the Perth CBD office market has declined and will continue to dip amid limited supply, a Knight Frank Australia research report has found.

Botanix Pharmaceuticals has secured commitments from investors to raise $10 million through a placement to develop its leading product.

All of the state's major party leaders will support a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament with Libby Mettam declaring she will personally back a ‘yes’ vote at the upcoming referendum.

Malaga-based Fortec Australia has been awarded a $33 million contract from the state and federal governments to upgrade hazardous bridges in the Kimberley.

Investors have backed Ausgold’s $12 million placement to continue the expansion of the Perth-based explorer’s Katanning gold project in the state's Great Southern.

The federal government is targeting budget support measures at specific groups as it looks to balance competing priorities.

Our annual update of WA’s 50 most influential people analyses those using their role and profile to make a difference.

Genesis, St Barbara work on new deal 

New data shows fewer rental homes are available for tenants with prices rising nationally in the first three months of the year.

WA could position itself to attract more build-to-rent capital, if government provided more financial incentives to the sector, experts say.

Mincor Resources has told investors to accept a $760 million cash offer on the table from Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals in the absence of a superior proposal.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie debate the state’s GST share, and funding for submarines.

Australian shares are near all-time highs following the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged after 10 consecutive hikes.

While there are several deals available for airline passengers, those who prefer a more leisurely mode of travel haven’t been forgotten.

Impala Terminals Group has officially opened its $150 million energy import, storage and distribution terminal at Kwinana Bay.

Perth-based explorer Meteoric Resources has appointed a new chairman and received commitments to raise $25 million to advance its rare earth elements project in Brazil.

Highly-feted Perth startup Tiller Rides is seeking a new owner to help commercialise its e-bikes after being hit by delays and churning through $5 million from investors.

Genesis Minerals has been forced to resume negotiations with St Barbara as the asset at the heart of their planned merger battles a litany of costs and production problems.

Further rate hikes still loom despite the RBA giving borrowers relief today following 10 consecutive rises, but Australia's banks are "strong" in the face of global headwinds.

Five months after striking a deal to buy Pfizer’s WA manufacturing operation, Bridgewest Group has completed the purchase and outlined plans to add to its 400 local staff.

The $85 million Andrew and Nicola Forrest-led project is one step closer to fruition after the environmental regulator recommended it for approval.

COMO The Treasury and Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa were among the winners of the Australian Hotels Association Perth Airport WA Accommodation Awards 2023.

The state government has committed $40 million towards critical minerals initiatives in the upcoming budget, in a bid to find new resources and shift to net zero.

A round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.

Ahead of a key party room meeting about the Indigenous voice, Peter Dutton faces pressure to allow MPs a free vote on supporting the proposal.

When it comes to multi-billion-dollar defence programs, parochial interests shouldn’t get in the way of the national interest.