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Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss a spate of investment in the downstream battery materials sector in Western Australia.

The local share market has rebounded to close 0.5 per cent higher, after being down as much as 0.3 per cent in morning trade.

The state's third-largest vegetable producer and two of its directors have been fined more than $50,000 for using excess water at properties in Perth's north east.

Wages growth in Western Australia has outpaced other states and territories, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

A WA cement producer has successfully appealed for a reduced fine after being found guilty of releasing emissions with an “offensive” and “horrendous” odour.

A WA invention using silkworms to fix perforated eardrums is nearing human trials having been buoyed by promising pre-clinical tests.

Roger Cook has backed in the state's close relationship with its resources industry, amid concerns over the government's handling of environmental guidelines scrapped in 2019.

Education Minister Tony Buti says a new western suburbs high school is one of several options being considered to address the growing education needs of the area.

Sydney-based technology business Atturra has offered to acquire Paul Everingham-chaired IT solutions provider Cirrus Networks in a $49 million deal.

Clough has been contracted by the Northern Territory Government to deliver engineering, procurement and construction services to develop a new ship lift facility in Darwin.

Liontown Resources and Albemarle have struck a non-disclosure and exclusivity agreement allowing the US lithium giant to proceed with due diligence.

Billions is being spent developing electricity storage from the mine gate to the end user.

A free pass on diesel use for the mining sector is preventing Australia from becoming an industrial powerhouse and battery manufacturer, a think tank says.

At 0.69 per cent Perth's rental market is one of the nation's tightest, according to new monthly data from PropTrack.

Office towers could drop 15pc

A Western Australian abattoir reopened last year will shut its doors in a major blow to south coast sheep farmers.

The local share market has finished 0.2 per cent lower, losing 1.7 per cent for the week.

The Market Herald founder Jag Sanger has fought back against legal proceedings brought by the HotCopper parent company by starting his own court action.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss an innovative art project making its way from the East Kimberley to Perth.

ASX-listed miner Core Lithium will relocate its head office to 2 Mill Street in Perth's CBD from South Australia.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Simone Grogan discuss Lithium deals, Qantas, BGC, brewery action, IR and Perth's mayoral race.

A group of aggrieved homeowners have gathered outside the State Administrative Tribunal to protest against BGC Housing Group, the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.

The Murchison station offers visitors a perfect stop enroute to the north-west of the state.

Risk Communication Australia managing director Paul McLeod says incorporating potash as a critical mineral and nurturing the solar SOP industry could elevate Australia to a central role in the global potash market.

Established engineering firm Monadelphous Group has secured a $160 million contract from Talison Lithium for work on its Greenbushes lithium asset.

Perth will officially host an important Australian-Korean bilateral meeting in 2024, Premier Roger Cook has revealed in a speech at this year's event in Seoul this morning.

Among the huge list of council hopefuls is the usual swag of business people, community heroes, colourful characters and eyebrow-raising pitches which make elections great.

A loss of visibility for working women is one thing, never having it in the first place is another.

Western Australian wine producers have expressed cautious optimism about the potential reopening of China's market after high level trade talks.

Perth basin-focused developer Strike Energy has blamed inefficiencies in the WA gas market on government policy settings, while singling out Beach Energy and Hancock Prospecting.

The Western Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed a recount to replace disgraced MP James Hayward will be held in September.

Offshore Alliance is undertaking industrial action against Chevron at its Wheatstone and Gorgon projects, after negotiations between the two parties failed to deliver a resolution.