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Lacklustre common-use infrastructure is proving a hurdle for the Kimberley to latch onto booming demand for rare earth elements.

Core Lithium's search for a chief executive has ended, with the miner appointing Paul Brown, effective from June 4.

Venture Minerals has announced its second key leadership appointment in the space of three weeks, with Philippa Leggat promoted to managing director.

A former public health employee found by the Corruption and Crime Commission to have siphoned more than $280,000 is facing 52 charges related to corruption.

Shares in Wangara-based contractor Duratec Australia dipped early following news it had revised its annual guidance for the 2024 financial year, citing delays in the tender process for several projects.

Perenti chief financial officer Peter Bryant has announced his resignation to take the CFO role at Perth Airport.

Developers are faced with greater choice when it comes to getting their projects over the line.

The peak union body has called on the Fair Work Commission to enshrine the right to disconnect outside of work hours to be included in modern awards.

Voters fear budget will raise rates

A new Deloitte report has highlighted Australia's “she'll be right” attitude towards generative AI risks the nation falling behind our neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region.

A Joondalup-based medical cannabis producer is moving to capitalise on Germany's recent decriminalisation of the drug, outlining plans to merge with one of Europe's largest cannabis manufacturers.

RLF Agtech has completed the acquisition of Far North Queensland-based LiquaForce, after having satisfied all transaction conditions.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the climate for innovation in Western Australia.

The ASX200 has fallen 0.9 per cent, giving up half of Thursday's gains, but still finished the week 0.8 per cent higher.

Maintenance contractor LGM Industries has appointed former Mondalephous manager Paul Fishlock as its chief executive.

The real estate group's largest residential office has chosen not to renew its franchise agreement after 18 years.

The WA government has been encouraged to foster innovation amid warnings failure to do so could have long-term economic effects.

Resources heavyweight BHP has backed two organisations in the Pilbara, one to support people experiencing family and domestic violence and another aiding health outcomes of Indigenous children.

FBR has announced its bricklaying and construction unit, dubbed Hadrian X, has officially departed Fremantle by sea, bound for the US.

An index that tracks population flows from capital cities to regional Australia has found demographics play a role in who goes where.

Poseidon Nickel has recommended exploration at its Lake Johnston project in the Goldfields after a deal with Mineral Resources was terminated.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the federal budget's mining support, Santos and Quintis job cuts, live sheep exports, property development approvals, NWQ Capital Management, and Clough's journey under Peter Bennett.

Rival fund managers are perplexed by the scale of the debt left by NWQ Capital Management, expressing surprise at the almost $20 million owed, including to four prominent Perth business figures.

Cosmos Exploration has announced it plans to acquire an 80 per cent stake in the Fenix uranium project, located in Canada's Thelon Basin.

Innovation hub Spacecubed has signed an MoU with one of India's largest Medtech precincts, aimed at exploring collaborative opportunities for high-growth Medtech startups.

Shares in Claremont-based PharmAust rose 5 per cent early on Friday morning, following news the company had received orphan drug designation for both monepantel and the treatment of motor neurone disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

The transformation of Cable Beach's foreshore has been boosted by a $26.3 million federal government cash splash.

US stocks have closed lower after the Dow index reached an intra-day high of 40,000.

Dutton to slash migrant intake

A 928-room hotel and beer garden has been proposed on the site of a shuttered caravan park overlooking Karratha's salt flats.

The city's rental vacancy rate has risen above 1 per cent for the first time in almost three years, Proptrack says.

Mark Pownall speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Brooks family and the expansion of their equipment hire business.