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US stock indexes have closed lower as investors viewed President Donald Trump's nomination of former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin ‍Warsh as a hawkish choice to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, while also digesting earnings reports and a high inflation reading.

A processing facility built in Shark Bay will establish a new export avenue for Western Australia's oldest trade, sea cucumbers.

Secret probe of homes agency raised red flags

Median home values in the state's capital grew by 2 per cent in January, to $961,898.

UPDATED: Laurence Escalante is stepping down as CEO of online gaming giant VGW after he appeared in a Perth court, accused of eight family violence, drug and burglary offences.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about Midland Brick's work in the community.

Several WA-based ASX-listed medical companies hit key milestones this quarter, signalling a strong year ahead for the sector.

Australia's share market has handed back an early gain to slip lower, with miners plunging after carrying the bourse for most of the week.

Owners of a Swan Valley winery propose to build a multi-million-dollar function centre, which would be a major addition to the property in more than 20 years.

Mark Pownall, Nadia Budihardjo, and Claire Tyrrell discuss the surging gold price; lithium stocks; a failed $30b merger; major property deals; and a mag preview.

Fleetwood has appointed seasoned executive Andrea Pidcock as its chief executive, effective from February 2.

London's East End is a marked contrast to Perth's beaches, but the pub-owning Esqulant family have made short work of adapting to their new environment.

OPINION: An insider's perspective on the state's dining scene can be good for business connections.

Andrew Hastie will not contest a potential leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, after saying he does not have the numbers for a move.

REVIEW: Yallingup producer is adapting to meet market changes, with its 2022 vineyard purchase a turning point.

Pilbara lithium producer PLS is considering turning back on its Ngungaju processing plant and possibly expanding its production capacity as the price of the critical mineral defrosts.

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue is at odds with two of WA's most powerful member-based mining lobby groups over their push to keep fuel tax credits for mining companies.

Midcap developer Toubani Resources has taken an important step in relation to the development of its Kobada gold project in Mali, following signing of a key agreement.

Liberal leader Sussan Ley has given the Nationals a week to reconcile with the coalition before she crosses the Rubicon by replacing their leadership team.

The transaction marks the first time an office building has sold on the terrace in more than 12 months.

WA-owned Nexus airlines has appointed aviation leader Lee Schofield as the chief executive effective from Thursday.

WA's first tiny home village could be built on private land near Bunbury after being backed in by councillors despite neighbours' objections.

The state's sole brick manufacturer has been using its clay for purposes other than bricks.

Nine Entertainment has this morning confirmed the $56m sale of its radio division, including Perth's 6PR, and the purchase of outdoor media platform QMS for $850m.

A day of dramatic swings on Wall Street, including Microsoft's worst drop in years and a sudden reversal for the price of gold, finished with only relatively modest moves on Thursday.

Push to cap miners' fuel tax credits

Radio station 6PR has reportedly been sold by media conglomerate Nine to billionaire Sydney publican Arthur Laundy.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the growing trend of developers including co-living dwellings in their projects.

Region Group has bought the centre from Royal Oak Capital, in one of the state's largest commercial property transactions in six months.

Australia's share market has traded lower for a second straight session, but pared early losses as major miners BHP and Rio Tinto swung positive by the close.

WAFL FINANCIALS WRAP: East Fremantle Sharks CEO Adrian Bromage has addressed comments stemming from an independent audit report within its 2025 financials.

An unauthorised contractor who provided electrical work at a Perth property without the proper licences has been fined $20,000.