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A $1.1 billion proposal to build Perth’s first elevated rail as part of Metronet has hit a snag, with the Town of Victoria Park council recommending it be rejected.

Exit entitlement deadlines are among the greatest areas of contention for the state government’s retirement village reform plans, a Property Council event heard this morning.

Macmahon has cited the credentials of Greenbushes’ ‘long-term and loyal workforce’ in preparing a team to deliver on a $1.1 billion contract it has won with Talison Lithium.

Perth Airport has disclosed a substantial increase in the cost of four major infrastructure upgrades, including its new runway and expanded terminal.

Chalice Mining shares have risen on the prospect of a material increase to its Gonneville asset this morning, but the market darling has conceded its share price underperformed this year.

Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre senior research fellow Dr Daniel Kiely writes Business News' latest economics column.

Qantas is banking on Australians continuing to put a higher priority on travelling ahead of other spending as it looks forward to higher earnings.

Diversification is key to the success of Plus Architecture’s Perth studio.

Forrest ducks investment fund

The new leadership at Monadelphous Group has outlined a targeted approach to new work while acknowledging delays in contract awards will lead to a fall in first-half revenue.

A report has been launched calling for annual funding of $68 million to support Pilbara vision to create world-leading model of conservation by 2031.

Australia’s official development assistance needs to grow in alignment with the defence spend.

Thanks in part to strong gains from the energy sector, the local share market has gained 0.6 per cent to close at its best level since June 6.

Grand Cinemas has called in administrators and will close two of its five cinemas after struggling to recover from pandemic closures and capacity limits.

WA's average public sector headcount grew by 5 per cent in the year to June, the biggest annual increase since Labor came to office in 2017.

Senior editor Mark Pownall talks about Shane Crockett's latest business venture and the former state tourism marketing chief has faced tackling overseas markets.

Fortescue executives will have their bonuses tied to emissions reduction targets under a new albeit vague incentive structure tabled by chairman Andrew Forrest at the group’s AGM this morning.

Roger Cook says he isn't among senior MPs to have been sought by the CCC amid reports it’s looking into potential misuses of taxpayer funds a la Victoria’s red shirts scandal.

A contentious proposal to upgrade Charles Street in North Perth has been dropped, potentially saving about 100 properties initially planned to be cleared.

Qatar's world cup should be helping the profile of Perth-founded sports technology business HITIQ.

A development assessment panel has approved more than $300 million worth of renewable energy projects to be built in Western Australia.

Developers have taken charge of three Firm Construction apartment projects, while the contractor is off two government projects and has faced more than a dozen recent legal claims from subbies.

The biggest transplant charity in Australia is calling to bring back option to consent to organ donation when applying for or renewing a driver’s licence as part of a national campaign launched at federal parliament this morning.

Behemoths of Western Australia's resources sector will tip $750 million into a new community investment initiative to bankroll a cohort of legacy projects in the state.

Black Friday sales may be feeding into slightly elevated consumer confidence scores as savvy spenders pounce on discounted items.

Shane Crockett and Stephen Wells’ tourism platform is headed for the US after two decades of development.

$750 million fund to pay for huge ‘legacy projects’ across the State

The local share market has had its sixth consecutive day of subdued trading, with losses by the big miners balanced by gains for the big banks.

New goldminer Red 5 has told the market it is on track to hit commercial production at King of the Hills before the end of the year, with merger and acquisition discussions still on the table.

Australian mining services group Perenti has partnered up with global technology company ABB to push for more decarbonisation options for the industry.

Political editor Gary Adshead explains why the state Liberal Party's money and strategy problems are continuing to mount.

Perth Airport’s outgoing chief executive Kevin Brown is leaving on a high, announcing today a strong profit as aeronautical income recovers and its property portfolio jumped in value.