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Pan Pacific Perth will undertake a $50 million refurbishment of its more than 400-room luxury hotel and convention spaces on Adelaide Terrace.

The Chamber of Arts and Culture WA has secured state government funding valued at $800,000 to be delivered over two years, following a 'rigorous' review of its business model.

Murdoch University has outlined a plan to build a health-related mixed-use development on vacant land neighbouring Hesperia's latest project near the Murdoch hospital precinct.

A proposal to build a two-storey petrol station and convenience store in East Perth has been deferred after a development panel found the $3 million plan inconsistent with local use.

Rita Saffioti said planning reform was akin to cutting taxes, when drawn on whether the government would abolish the foreign buyer surcharge.

Female sport's sudden success overturns the traditionally narrow view on what the audience wants to consume.

Mining giant Rio Tinto says it remains on track to hit the upper half of its original forecast for 2023 iron ore shipments.

The campaigns ahead of local government elections have brought about some heated interaction among contenders.

With a dream job and a decent wage you would think life was set up. But the state of WA's rental market has left many in the middle class on the brink of homelessness.

A national skills agreement will seek to train more Australians in high growth sectors, including in green energy, the care sector and digitisation.

Hopes rise for escape from Gaza

Raleigh Finlayson-led Genesis Minerals has made an improved offer to secure the remaining shares it doesn't already own in Dacian Gold, a dormant goldminer key to plans for the region.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss West Australian Symphony Orchestra's latest moves. Plus: Albemarle exit, law firm merger and Tasmanian pub.

Local investor and business owner Arul Samy bought the 4,538sqm property on a 5.85 per cent yield.

Market sentiment has turned as Israel prepares to launch its counter-offensive, with the ASX finishing down 0.35 per cent.

The first of the so-called ‘magic circle' law firms to open a WA office, Allen & Overy, has announced a trans-Atlantic merger with US equivalent Shearman & Sterling.

Black Mountain Energy's subsidiary Seven Rivers Operating has sold its prospect in the Permian basin, in the US, for almost $10 million.

WA-headquartered national building and engineering group says market conditions are improving for the sector.

Infinite Green Energy's $120 million proposal to build a hydrogen plant and expanded solar farm could be hindered after its solar plans were recommended to be excluded.

Financial advice in Australia has all but dried up as costs jump and regulations are too complex.

The Building Services Board has refused to renew a Joondalup-based builder Intellibuild Constructions' registration over financial concerns.

Is it time for agricultural businesses to work more closely together?

Tasmanian pub brand Fox Friday's proposal to open its first Western Australian venue at the former Blasta Brewing site has been estimated to cost $4 million.

Former WA MP James Hayward will spend at least 16 and a half months behind bars for sexually abusing a girl aged between six and eight.

Chevron workers are preparing to walk off the job again after their union opted to proceed with further industrial action planned for Thursday.

Mining services contractor Perenti has recruited Diane Smith-Gander and Andrea Sutton as non-executive directors following its acquisition of local competitor DDH1.

Albemarle won't make a binding offer for Liontown Resources and its Kathleen Valley project after billionaire Gina Rinehart bought up nearly 20 per cent of the business.

The orchestra finds a temporary home at Winthrop Hall as its performances and programs draw record crowds.

Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.

Bruised Labor back to basics

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the state government's recent announcement on stamp duty.

The Australian share market has closed 0.6 per cent lower following a slightly hotter-than-expected US inflation report that put rate hikes back on the table.