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MMA Offshore's biggest shareholders have backed Seraya Partners' $1 billion takeover bid of the Perth-based marine services company.

The ASX200 finished 0.2 per cent lower, despite strong gains for coalminers, amid an election in France, a looming vote in the UK and questions about Joe Biden.

Duxton Hotel Perth has started on the second stage of a $35 million refurbishment, which will upgrade 30 rooms and several function spaces.

Global law firm Clifford Chance has confirmed a partner from its Perth office has been dismissed after an internal investigation into alleged serious misconduct.

Junior explorer Ausgold has begun its 2025 financial year by announcing two additions to its management team.

Premier Roger Cook says the call to end live sheep export is wrong but conceded that if he were a member of the federal caucus, he would be bound to support it.

Nicola Brischetto is tackling the industry's challenges head on, following a career in an array of fields.

West Perth-based Saturn Metals has announced it will raise $14 million to accelerate progress at its Apollo Hill gold project in the Goldfields.

The national minimum wage case decision, handed down earlier this month, lifts rates for minimum wage workers by 3.75 per cent to $915.90 per week from July 1.

Former Fortescue Metals chief executive Fiona Hick has taken up a role at Evolution Mining, almost a year after her abrupt exit from the Andrew Forrest-led iron ore business.

Austin Engineering has 12 months to find a new chief after David Singleton gave notice of his retirement following a three-year stint at the helm, which has earned him almost $20 million.

BCI Minerals has entered into a 21-year agreement with CSL Australia, worth $598 million.

Hyatt Regency Perth will shed its name for a rebrand after its Singapore-based owner Tuan Sing Holdings signed a deed of termination with the hotel operator.

Arafura Rare Earths has moved one step closer to a final investment decision for its Nolans Project with a $150 million commitment from the Export-Import Bank of Korea.

The capital's house prices continue to grow at the fastest rate nationally, with a 2pc increase in June and 23.6pc rise over the year.

Norman Neill will return to the post of managing partner at professional services firm HLB Mann Judd, four years after he last held the position.

Woodside and Baker Hughes will extend their Australian relationship for a further decade, after striking a 10-year frame agreement to build on a relationship which started in 1989.

Mining services contractor Macmahon will continue to work on the Dawson South project in Queensland under a contract worth $390 million.

Telstra has engaged a Karratha consultancy to map out a Pilbara and interstate fibre network in what is a major coup for the regional firm.

Sierra Rutile has entered into a binding bid implementation agreement with Gemcorp Commodities Assets, its largest shareholder.

ASX-listed Pilbara goldminer Calidus Resources has been handed over to receivers and administrators, with contractor Macmahon revealing a $34 million contract exposure.

The Kimberley Business Network aims to create a year-round, continual flow of work from major projects.

Rio Tinto and Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation are in advanced discussions for a green energy plant to help meet the mining giant's decarbonisation needs.

US stocks have closed lower as investors digest an inflation report largely in line with expectations.

PM banishes Labor rebel

ASX-listed De Grey Mining has received a series of credit approved term sheets from domestic and international banks, as it pushes towards developing its Hemi gold project in the Pilbara.

Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss Perth Symphony Orchestra founder Bourby Webster's new role.

The auditor general has flagged concern over a lack of government disclosure around the agreement between the state and a law firm advising on the Griffin Coal operation near Collie.

The ASX200's early gains on Friday faded in the afternoon, but it still finished June and 2023/24 in the green.

Draft eligibility guidelines for the government's $13 billion critical minerals downstream production tax credits have opened the door for Chinese-owned producers.

Sally North has been appointed as the state's WorkSafe Commissioner, after acting in the role since September.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss a desal plant in the Pilbara, leadership changes at Austal, revised interest rates and the planning saga around Cottesloe's Indiana Tea House and more.