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The state government has provided an initial round of funding for six disability enterprises to help them take on employees from Activ Foundation.

Perth-based gaming company VGW Holdings has confirmed it is likely to pursue an IPO in North America after reporting another spectacular lift in annual profit to $454 million.

The Morrison government’s Job Ready Graduates package of reforms reduced student tuition fees in fields expected to produce the most job growth, while increasing fees for courses seen as less vital to the economy.

Fortescue Future Industries will put A$195 million towards a green energy and liquified natural gas import facility in Germany anticipating its first hydrogen delivery four years from now.

A warrant has been issued for former WA senator Rod Culleton after he failed to appear on charges of giving false information to federal election officials.

The central bank has shifted gears and moderated its rate hikes, with some economists concerned this could prolong the rate hiking cycle.

Labour shortages and inflationary pressures have rocked even WA’s biggest resources companies.

Tech unicorn VGW hits profit jackpot

The legal fees Joe Scaffidi and his brother Gino incurred while locked in a seven-year feud will be paid for by the very estate the pair have been sparring over.

The market operator says it is confident Western Australia will have enough power to get through summer, but wants to be prepared for an emergency.

Staff at a West Australian university have become embroiled in an unusual industrial dispute over the right to not answer phone calls or emails.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell talks about climate risks in the building industry and discusses highlights from her recent conversation with Garry Brown-Neaves.

Junior reviewers Isabel and Eddy Greentree appreciate the strong message about the need for change in this lively opera aimed at young audiences.

Pilbara Minerals hit an all-time high today as lithium stocks led a strong rally on the local bourse.

Uranium explorer Basin Energy has listed on the ASX with plans to size up three exploration projects in Canada following a $9 million initial public offering.

The Perth fund manager has bought a South Guildford industrial asset and Queensland medical facility for close to $23 million combined.

The debate over the size and frequency of interest rate moves is healthy and justified.

Home lending has dropped 15.4 per cent since the Reserve Bank started hiking interest rates, but dwelling approvals bounced back in August.

Shares in West Perth-based Cygnus Gold rallied after the company revealed former Mincor boss David Southam would become the explorer’s new managing director in 2023.

The nation’s central bank has reacted to concerns about the pace of interest rate rises with a softer-than-expected decision, lifting the official cash rate 25 basis points to be 2.6 per cent.

The Northern Territory government’s lawsuit against energy giant Eni has been put on ice, with the pair sent for private peace talks to resolve their ongoing gas supply stoush.

Stopping inflation may be harder than many expected, while the merits of proposals to boost wages such as pattern bargaining are not clear.

The local share market has rallied more than two per cent in early trading and is on pace for its best day since January 28.

Climate risks and emissions are no longer an afterthought for developers.

Billionaires given another extension over prime land deal 

More than $100 million is believed to be owed by ASX-delisted Vietnam Industrial Investments, as the Perth business which had previously boasted high profile directors is sent into liquidation.

Western suburbs real estate highflyer Vivien Yap has won a bid to stop her former client from airing “scandalous” details of their legal stoush online, a threat allegedly shared with the state’s top judge.

Mining contractor Thiess has moved to a 51.83 per cent shareholding in takeover target MACA, giving it effective control of the Perth company.

The ASX200 index has finished down 0.27 per cent, clawing back most of its morning losses after almost hitting a two-year low.

Conductor, violist and digital engineer Aaron Wyatt has plenty of strings to his bow. But building awareness of Indigenous music is what gets him most excited. Varnya Bromilow talks to him ahead of the WA premiere of Eumeralla Requiem.

Senior editor Mark Beyer explains how the founders of Avicena Systems are defying the popular image of young, plucky entrepreneurs and chalking up wins on the back of their experience.

Peter Mansell will resign as chair of Energy Resources of Australia amid conflicting claims surrounding the multi-billion dollar rehabilitation of the Ranger uranium mine.