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In this podcast, Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss the latest on Chevron's IR deal, WA's top builders, potash deal, road funding, battery contacts, Synergy, Water Corp, tower plans, barramundi and Twiggy's mansion.

Residents of a new multi-dwelling development in Exmouth have moved in as development of the final superlot at the tourist town’s marina looms.

Mining giant Rio Tinto is working with traditional owners in the Pilbara after finding damage to an ancient rock shelter near its Nammuldi mine site.

In the 2010s the state government backed three North West oyster trials. One failed, one is facing uncertainty, and one is on the cusp of success.

A Senate inquiry sparked by the government's controversial decision to deny extra flights continues in Perth after receiving submissions from farmers.

Fury at state pandemic probe let-off

Chevron Australia and Offshore Alliance members have agreed to draft revised enterprise agreements, paving the way for an end to strike action off WA's coast.

Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss the plans of Forrest empire property division Fiveight and its inaugural chief Paige Walker.

The local share market has fallen 1.4 per cent to close at its lowest level since early July after the Federal Reserve sounded hawkish on interest rates.

Aerison Group creditors will have an urgent meeting to discuss a bid from APCINFRA after a proposed arrangement with Pacific Industrial Company fell through.

Sam Walsh has used his platform as the chair of the Gold Corporation to address the tarnished reputation of the Perth Mint amid investigations into the embattled refinery.

The retail asset sold for considerably less than the asking price.

The widow of deceased CFC Group boss Marc Cardaci is suing law firm Bennett and accountant EY over more than $4 million she claimed was wrongly paid.

The Beyondie project will be placed under care and maintenance ahead of a planned restart under proposed new owners Agrimin, who will raise capital in the coming weeks to fund the buy.

The new Fiveight chief is getting a handle on the Forrest empire’s diverse range of property assets.

The opening of a new solar robotics facility in Canning Vale has been lauded by Minister for Innovation Stephen Dawson as testament to the state’s emerging technology capabilities.

Water services supplier Water Corporation has posted a surplus of almost $1 billion amid improved revenue off the back of increased service charges.

State-owned energy retailer Synergy has recorded a before tax loss of $732.6 million last financial year, attributed to contracts where expenses exceed economic benefit.

WA’s universities applaud the plan to remove the controversial threshold, which affected disadvantaged students.

Goldminer AngloGold Ashanti, contractor Barminco and engineering firm Sandvik have struck a deal to test a battery-electric underground mining truck at a Laverton mine.

A $350 million development, proposed to be the tallest timber tower in the world, will have to clear a planning hurdle after the City of South Perth recommended it be refused.

Master Builders Association of WA has announced Matthew Pollock as its new chief executive, succeeding John Gelavis who stepped down in August.

US stocks have closed lower as investors digested comments from the country's central bank.

Three early career researchers from Western Australia are among the finalists for national science competition FameLab Australia 2023.

$10m slice of Joyce bonus up in the air

Negotiations between Offshore Alliance and Chevron have failed to reach agreement this week, ahead of a Fair Work Commission hearing on Friday.

One of the few potash players standing in the state is understood to have entered an agreement to buy the Beyondie project from the hands of first mover, Kalium Lakes.

Fremantle Ports moved a record number of containers last financial year while the Pilbara Ports Authority reported a profit increase of more than 30 per cent, according to annual reports.

The man who co-founded and was chair of nickel and copper miner First Quantum Minerals, Philip Pascall, died at his home in Perth on Tuesday.

Administrators have recommended South Fremantle brewhouse Running With Thieves be liquidated with $9.3 million believed to be owed to creditors.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of new energy projects across the state of Western Australia.

The Australian share market has dropped 0.46 per cent ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting and following hotter-than-expected Canadian inflation data.