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ASX-listed International Graphite has announced the wet commissioning of its new graphite micronising plant in Collie.

The blocking of foreign research vessels in Sri Lankan ports is a “step in the right direction” a senior US official says, as increasing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean raises eyebrows.

The Environmental Protection Authority has proposed a string of conditions over the Gabanintha Vanadium project, which could clear more than 1,000 hectares of native vegetation.

Asset write-downs pushed Beach Energy to record a statutory half-year loss of $345 million, as new managing director Brett Woods committed to undertake a review of business strategy.

Shares in Australian home entertainment provider JB Hi-Fi hit a record mark on Monday, despite the company announcing its total sales and profit took hits throughout the first half of the 2024 financial year.

Employers who say giving workers the right to switch off after hours will diminish flexible work arrangements are "scaremongering", a union boss says.

A two-storey, mixed-use development will rise from the remnants of a cherished former shopping centre in Broome.

National food security is not an issue for Australia.

Security risk from Defence project delays

Sandra Brewer has sensationally defeated the incumbent member for Cottesloe, David Honey, in the battle for Liberal preselection in the blue-ribbon state seat.

The share price of several Australian uranium companies fell on Friday, following a production update from Canada's leading entity, Cameco.

More than a dozen fire applicances and 50 firefighters are tackling a hazmat fire at a Kwinana warehouse, that could potentially emit dangerous fumes.

A panel of business leaders has weighed in on how to tackle the major challenges facing Western Australia, including labour shortages and artificial intelligence.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the build to rent sector in WA. Plus: A new major project's dashboard, green steel plans and Gina Rinehart's birthday spend.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the federal government's IR reforms; plans for green steel; Woodside and Santos' merger; interest rates and a planning dispute in Onslow.

The local market finished marginally higher for the day but lost 0.7 per cent over the week, after falling on Monday and Tuesday.

Former federal minister Ben Morton has added another board role to his portfolio, joining the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Given the cyclical nature of WA's resources sector, governments would do well to avoid becoming overly dependent on royalties.

An industry report has detailed the top trends in cruising to emerge from last year.

The state government has launched a WA Pipeline of Works dashboard showing $8.7 billion worth of projects, announced by Commerce Minister Sue Ellery at a Business News event.

Property industry groups have backed a proposal to develop a strategy to increase tree canopy in urban developments in the Perth and Peel regions.

Mining industry executive Rebecca Tomkinson has taken on a new role as chair of the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, replacing John Van Der Wielen.

Multiplex has won a $165 million contract to deliver the second stage of the St John of God Subiaco Hospital major expansion project to modernise and upgrade the ageing campus.

Shares in building materials company Boral rose on Friday morning, on the back of its upgraded 2024 financial year annual earnings guidance, coupled with a substantial profit during its first half.

Gina Rinehart is expected to splurge on her workers as part of her birthday bonus raffle, which is understood to become an annual event.

Businesswoman and mentor Tory Archbold has told a group of Perth business identities not to be afraid to be themselves.

Fiveight and Perth Festival have partnered up to deliver two free art events at Carillon City as part of the festival's 2024 season, which starts today.

Former West Coast Eagles player Phillip Matera has started legal action against a collapsed produce company in which he was a shareholder.

Subiaco-based Singular Health has appointed Martina Mariano as its chief commercial officer.

Western Australia's iron ore giants have inked a deal with Australia's largest steelmaker which could see the country's first electric smelter in an effort to realise green steel ambitions.

The tax office has accused consulting giant PwC of not disclosing key details of a report into the conduct of its partners in a tax advice scandal.

Developers in the burgeoning build-to-rent sector are adapting their projects to current market conditions.