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A South West shire wants to shake Talison Lithium for more than $5 million next year as it takes a more proactive approach to how the miner's funds are used in the community.

A local firm is cementing its place as one of the top mid-tier commercial agencies in the state.

Premier goes before push

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss east coast investors entering the WA housing market.

Former Continental Coal director Peter Landau has been sentenced to more than five years in prison over several charges, including stealing as a director.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Cabinet reshuffle; Woodside and Santos; desalination plant; Andrew Roberts; GST; Brandon Craig; Sandra Brewer; West Tech Fest; and more.

Childcare centre Unicare based at the University of Western Australia's Crawley campus has been placed into the hands of administrators with the intention to sell or restructure the organisation.

The ASX200 has overcome its morning losses to close the day 0.3 per cent higher and rise 1.7 per cent for the week.

The Western Australian Planning Commission has knocked back an amended plan from Satterley Property Group for North Stoneville.

UK minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan says progress made towards nuclear submarine capability in WA is encouraging but has cautioned on the complexity of challenges.

Australian Vanadium and Technology Metals Australia chiefs have described their proposed merger as the most logical consolidation imaginable despite a block of shareholder against the deal.

International investors are becoming increasingly wary of China because of its bullying of smaller countries.

Contractor Multiplex has secured the tender for the long-delayed Geraldton Health Campus redevelopment, with work to begin two years after the initial completion date.

The final report from the Disability Royal Commission is somewhat underwhelming.

Two Perth business executives have been appointed to government boards, with Kellie Benda joining the Foreign Investment Review board and Karen Brown joining Lotterywest.

A six-storey storage facility will occupy 3,490 square metre lot on Pier Street after a panel approved the $33 million proposal.

Traffic controllers in WA are in line for a 38 per cent pay rise and contractors expect similar increases will apply across the board because of new tendering rules set by Main Roads.

Construction is expected to start next year on a project set to be the largest battery energy storage facility in the state.

Experts say the state's house price growth should continue to outpace the nation in 2024.

The Reserve Bank's inflation and employment goals have been outlined in an updated statement, including the board's role in achieving full employment.

A flood of east coast investment in WA housing has reignited the debate about foreign buyers.

Santos, Woodside confirm talks on $80b oil and gas merger

Jack McGinn and Mark Beyer discuss PwC spin-out Scyne Advisory, pursuing opportunities well beyond its core government sector market.

A potential $80 billion merger between Woodside and Santos is on the cards as both major oil and gas producers confirmed discussions had taken place.

The Australian share market recovered to finish just 0.1 per cent down after whipsawing oil prices sent energy stocks on a wild rollercoaster ride.

Listed seniors accommodation provider Eureka Group has cemented a $44 million acquisition for a portfolio of six rental villages across Western Australia.

The gaming technology company is planning to occupy the top three levels of Brookfield's under-construction Elizabeth Quay tower.

The Australian share market recovered to finish just 0.1 per cent down after whipsawing oil prices sent energy stocks on a wild rollercoaster ride.

Victoria Park MP Hannah Beazley has joined Premier Roger Cook's cabinet, while Reece Whitby and David Michael have been given major promotions.

Boutique Busselton builder Odan Design & Build has gone into liquidation after its director resolved to wind-up the company, marking the second builder to collapse in just over 24 hours.

Singlefile has all its ducks (or geese) in a row in terms of focus and strategy, and its wines are bearing the fruit of that.

Heavy rail users need to standardise parts if they want railcar manufacturing in WA to become cost-competitive with Chinese imports, according to the nation's peak railway lobby group.