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Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss Singapore, and Perth's brand as The City of Lights.

Norwest Energy directors have unanimously recommended shareholders accept Mineral Resources' improved $497 million takeover offer after previously pushing to reject a lower bid.

One of WA’s largest Aboriginal corporations says Rio Tinto is not serious in its efforts to modernise a contentious land use agreement, with tens of millions of dollars at stake.

Perseus Mining is expecting to produce up to 528,370 ounces of gold at the end of this financial year, after exceeding the market guidance for gold production in the recent quarter.

The local share market was lifted by mining and technology shares a day ahead of official data on December quarter inflation.

Exporters will not be assessed on their indirect carbon emissions under WA’s proposed net zero by 2050 legislation.

Financial services company Euroz Hartleys has recorded a sharp drop in profits to just $3.1 million for the six months to December 2022.

The Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service board has appointed a new chair to replace Donna Nelson, who is reportedly being detained in Japan.

A former client of Vivien Yap has been given one final opportunity to defend himself from a criminal contempt charge after allegedly sending a contentious email to solicitors and politicians.

Australian gold company Evolution Mining has recorded a significant drop in its all-in sustaining costs while its operating cashflow increased after producing more gold in the December quarter.

Momentum is starting to slow down in the economy as the post-COVID rebound starts to fade.

New research has found Perth is home to some of Australia’s most expensive private schools, as well as some of the country’s cheapest independent and public options.

More women are taking top roles at Australia's economic and financial institutions but they are still under-represented in leadership.

The next 12 months will present a host of opportunities for the defence manufacturing sector in WA.

Perth may want to be the 'City of Lights', but Singapore could make its own claim to that crown.

Inflation hopes drive ASX higher

Climate technology company Rumin8 has raised $US12 million in a funding round led by the Bill Gates-founded Breakthrough Energy Ventures and supported by Andrew and Nicola Forrest.

Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, who is banned from Australia, is taking legal action against the foreign affairs minister with help from Perth-based representation.

ASX-listed Ramelius Resources has deferred its Edna May goldmine expansion after higher capital and operating costs “eroded” returns.

Accor has been selected to operate a 66-room hotel within the University of Western Australia, with the revenue to be invested in the Forrest Research Foundation.

Giant US company Alcoa has withdrawn plans to export raw bauxite from WA as it battles to gain approvals for its mining operations in the Darling Range.

Sentiment in the local share market remained cautious ahead of inflation data as the benchmark index settled after hitting a fresh nine-month high.

Perth-based Pilbara Minerals has appointed a new project director to oversee the planned doubling of its lithium production.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray assess the year ahead on issues of inflation, rental chaos and energy shortages.

The proposed Bidaminna project, which could involve the clearing of up to 1,000 hectares of vegetation, will undergo the highest level of assessment by the EPA.

Perth-based engineering and remediation company Duratec has won a $100 million contract from the Department of Defence.

Population growth is in the news again with the release of a new report by the Commonwealth Government’s Centre for Population.

The directors of Sydney-based gold explorer Vango Mining have recommended shareholders accept Catalyst Metals' $66 million off-market scrip takeover bid.

GDI Property Group's first project in a plan to redevelop its Mill Green complex on St Georges Terrace has been ticked off by a development panel.

The prime minister won't confirm if Australia has signed a significant weapons contract but says the May budget will include national security funding.

Deloitte Access Economics warns Australia could fall into a recession if the central bank lifts interest rates again, with households already hurting.

Collapsed Clough owes creditors $248m