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FTI Consulting says parties beyond Andrew Forrest and Mike Cannon-Brookes have expressed interest in buying the mammoth solar project known as Sun Cable.

AOG: Woodside will spend $US2 billion on decommissioning by the end of the decade, while Chevron has touted a similar value for local contracting work on Jansz-Io.

Northern Star Resources is anticipating production from its Pogo operation in Alaska could be trimmed by up to 40,000 ounces for FY23 as a result of unplanned motor repairs.

High inflation, rising interest rates and falling consumer demand is putting Australian businesses under increasing stress.

Greater independence for WA universities’ business schools could have a positive effect.

WA’s GST deal costing $10b, and rising 

Jordan Murray speaks with senior journalist Matt Mckenzie about what WA industry can expect from today's AUKUS announcement.

The local share market finished down 1.4 per cent, although the ASX200 managed to close just slightly above the key 7,000 level.

Sierra Rutile could be more than $6 million out of pocket after unsuccessful attempts to appeal a 2021 Sierra Leone High Court decision that found the ASX-lister allegedly damaged logistics equipment.

A Geraldton boatbuilder has won a $7.6 million contract to construct and supply two pilot vessels for Fremantle Ports.

Exal Group is seeking a two-year extension to start building its Waterford student accommodation after the collapse of FIRM Construction and costs escalation.

Gas and electricity service providers recorded the largest drop in business turnover, while iron ore and lithium miners drove revenue in the industry.

Pink Lake near Esperance may have lost its colour, but Hutt Lagoon in the Mid West is becoming an Instagram icon.

Baptistcare WA and BaptistCare NSW & ACT have announced they will merge to become one combined care provider with a workforce of more than 5,000 staff.

Potential takeover talks could be back on the table between Newcrest Mining and Newmont Corporation after a near five-week stalemate.

Frontier Energy’s renewable hydrogen venture near Waroona is one step closer to production after securing a 15-year water supply agreement.

Element WA chief executive James Curtis pens his thoughts on the "15-minute city" concept.

A state development panel has made a 180-degree turn to approve a $140 million office tower proposal in Burswood that had been knocked back multiple times.

Consumers are feeling wobbly after the Reserve Bank's tenth interest rate hike in a row and amid stubborn inflation.

Billions of dollars will be ploughed into Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program with WA to benefit from a significant chunk of the largesse.

The local share market was down another 1.6 per cent in early trading and dipped below 7,000 for the first time since early January.

Local venture capital is what fledgling entrepreneurs need.

Newcrest, Newmont free to talk after agreeing NDA, standstill 

Liv Declerck speaks with senior journalist Matt Mckenize about a new venture targeting Indigenous ear health.

A handful of Perth-based tech companies have sought to quell speculation of their exposure to prominent tech lender Silicon Valley Bank following its collapse at the weekend.

A new venture has unveiled plans to improve hearing health in remote Indigenous communities.

The Australian Securities Exchange has closed down 0.5 per cent following the weekend collapse of US banks Silicon Valley and Signature.

The plan to acquire nuclear-propelled submarines is set to create up to 20,000 jobs but the tertiary education sector will need to ramp up to meet demand.

Perth-based RLF AgTech has struck an $8.8 million deal to extend its distribution reach in South-East Asia.

ASX-listed goldminer Red 5 has announced chair and director Kevin Dundo will resign after 13 years with the company.

The Market Herald has appointed Tommy Logtenberg as its new chief executive, a role he has been acting in since December.

The trade agreement with India presents a major opportunity.