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Federal politicians and the Property Council say a $1 billion fund for consumers to make their homes more energy efficient will have a high take-up.

Energy costs will be even more important as machines supplant people in the workforce.

Accountants who breach professional standards could be hit with fines five times bigger than before under a new proposed disciplinary framework from Australia’s industry body.

The local share market has closed down 0.2 per cent following the Tuesday's rate hike and underwhelming gross domestic product figures.

Fremantle Ports chair Chris Sutherland has been appointed president of Fremantle Football Club, succeeding Dale Alcock.

Gold producer Perseus Mining has delayed making a final investment decision on its Meyas Sand Gold project in Sudan following ongoing conflict in the country.

Christ Church Grammar School has cleared a planning hurdle in its bid to consolidate its playing fields after a development assessment panel green-lit a $20 million plan.

Australia's economic performance is starting to wane, with the economy growing by 0.2 per cent in the March quarter, down from 0.6 per cent.

Beach Energy has plugged and abandoned its Trigg 1 gas exploration well, making it the second target in the Perth Basin to record disappointing results in the past three months.

The flexible workspace provider is set to occupy space in Brookfield’s second tower in Elizabeth Quay and in the BHP tower at Brookfield Place.

Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.

A Senate inquiry will explore the interaction of consultants and government departments at a public hearing, as the PwC tax advice scandal continues.

We need to rethink what being a full-time student actually means and look to adjust the models of teaching and learning.

Administrators of Wiluna Mining Corporation have estimated the collapsed gold play owes $43.8 million to unsecured creditors, a court judgment shows.

Pressure on Labor wages policy

Indigenous business leaders have shared their stories and set an agenda to achieve more progress in the fast-growing sector.

Chevron Australia has announced the production of first gas from the $4 billion Gorgon Stage 2 project, which involved the installation of 11 additional wells.

ASX-listed Perth contractor Aerison Group has called in administrators just over a month after failing to settle a $47 million dispute with iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings.

International air services to Perth are set for a major ramp up with Cathay Pacific Airways increasing flights, and China Southern Airlines and Thai International set to return later this year.

Westgold Resources has declared its intentions to make a $177 million scrip bid for gold junior Musgrave Minerals, with both companies occupying land in the busy Murchison gold province.

The local bourse has fallen 1.2 per cent, with every sector in the red except utilities after the Reserve Bank hiked interest rates once again.

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn discuss the growing movement to create greater corporate awareness around menopause in the workplace.

Singapore Airlines has begun work on a new SilverKris Lounge at Perth Airport which will be a significant improvement on the current lounge.

Residential builder Pride Homes & Developments has entered liquidation after joining the list of collapsed construction companies hit by cost and labour pressures.

The 40-hectare property, purchased for $2.8 million, has the potential to be a large-scale industrial site.

Emerging as officially elected party leader alongside deputy Rita Saffioti, incoming premier Roger Cook has also confirmed Balcatta MP David Michael as a new cabinet minister.

The federal budget delivered some good news for veterans and WA industry.

Oil and gas explorer Invictus Energy is set to raise $12.75 million to fund drilling activities at its project in Zimbabwe.

The Federal Court has unveiled its judgment against Michael Dunjey that found his company Ascent having liabilities of $117 million and likely to have operated a Ponzi scheme.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the nation’s official cash rate to 4.1 per cent – a 25 basis point jump which takes it above four per cent for the first time since April 2012.

Menopause advocacy organisations want to destigmatise women’s health issues in the workplace.

Mining services group Perenti has marginally increased its 2023 financial year revenue expectations and has shaved $40 million off its capital expenditure targets.