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After a quiet period, ambitions for a deepwater port in Exmouth have a fresh focus.

The WA government has relaxed planning laws for granny flats in a bid to bolster housing supply.

Vacuum cleaner retailer Godfreys Group has entered voluntary administration, impacting about 15 stores across the Perth metropolitan area.

Gold producer Ramelius Resources has increased its annual guidance for 2024 financial year following increased production during its first half.

Qantas has discounted more than half a million seats on most of its international network, including Paris, London and New York, as part of its International Red Tail sale.

Property developer Ricky Hirsch's building company FTD Construction has collapsed following a series of complaints and its registration being stripped last year.

Consumers are shifting their spending habits ahead of Christmas to lean into discounting over the cyber weekend sale period.

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Mineral sands producer Sierra Rutile announced on Monday it will suspend its Area 1 operations in west Africa from March 11, following a decision by the Sierra Leone government to renegotiate terms of their third amendment agreement.

WA beef wholesaler V&V Walsh has inked a $40 million memorandum of understanding with a Chinese trade group to boost its supply of cattle.

WA firm Euroz Hartleys has reported a modest profit off the back of two years of subdued markets but has capitalised on major block trade activity within the lithium sector.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the state political ambitions of City of Perth lord mayor Basil Zempilas.

Leading family-owned companies in the engineering and construction sector have reported robust financial results and significant asset base growth.

A plan by City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas to hold his high-profile position while pursuing a run at state politics has the tick of approval under legislation and city accountability frameworks.

Goldminer Tietto Minerals announced on Monday it had produced 35,553 ounces of gold for the December 2023 quarter, up from 33,753oz during its September quarter, amid a takeover bid by Zhaojin Capital.

The local share market rose 0.3 per cent to a nearly four-week peak and closed just 54 points away from its all-time high.

Global technology consultancy Visagio has appointed four of its former interns as associate partners, with three based in Perth.

HSBC senior executive Mark Tomasz is set to take the reins as Keystart chief executive, two months after Paul Graham's resignation from the role.

Governments are under no obligation to accept advice from the sector about costs and funding strategies.

Shares in Gold Road Resources were sold off on Monday following an announcement that annual production at its flagship Gruyere mine hit the lower tier of its 2023 production guidance.

Battery metals miner IGO is bracing for a 20 per cent cut in spodumene sales from its Greenbushes joint venture lithium operation, marking another hit in response to market weakness.

The city continues to have the highest volume of vacant retail space in Australia, at 21 per cent.

Infinite Green Energy has again hit another planning hurdle over its $120 million hydrogen plant in Northam, with a development panel remaining undecided.

Robotic company FBR told the market on Monday it had successfully completed its $12.6 million capital raise, which will be used to further its plans to enter the US construction market.

Playing fields will be created on the site once mooted for a $1 billion apartment project, following the state government's determination that the land was not suitable for development.

There's work to be done to ensure open books around certain industries' contribution to the communities in which they operate.

Anthony Albanese has challenged the crossbench to back in changes to stage three tax cuts, ahead of a regional sales pitch of the proposed reforms.

The state government will buy new back-up generators for Kalgoorlie-Boulder to firm up the Goldfields' contingency power while it works to build more resilience into the system.

RAAFA WA has announced two new executives as part of its refreshed leadership model, appointing Aaron Crowther as chief customer and community officer and Gloria Davis as chief information officer.

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City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has formally declared his intention to run for Liberal preselection in the Churchlands electorate ahead of the 2025 State Election.