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Perth was the only Australian city to show positive annual growth, with a 2 per cent increase in the last 12 months to a record $580,023.

A fall in financial commitments for large-scale renewable generation projects could pull the plug on 2030 targets but state governments aim to fill the gap.

Some university degrees may take more than 40 years to repay according to new modelling, sentencing many graduates to a lifetime of student loan debt.

Other Labor states are casting envious eyes over WA’s special deal on the GST.

Mining giant BHP has revealed nearly 30,000 current and former staff have lost leave and pay entitlements over the past 13 years in one of Australia’s largest case of employee underpayment.

Lowe warns Labor on wages

John Gelavis has made the call to step down from the industry group after five years at the helm.

Paladin Energy and Deep Yellow have taken to the ASX to hose down media speculation that the Namibian government may look to up its stake in upcoming projects.

Silver Lake Resources has made another move to buy St Barbara’s Gwalia operations, although the companies seemingly differ on whether it constitutes a new proposal.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn discuss the WA political whirlwind of the last 48 hours, and what to expect from here.

The local share market has suffered its worst day of losses in 12 weeks, falling 1.6 per cent to close at its lowest level in two months.

Western Australian dwelling approvals fell by 5.8 per cent last month while the nationwide number dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade.

The land developer has been inducted into the Australian Property Hall of Fame, alongside NSW property veteran Joan Cordell.

Owners of Sinamon, who operate four cafes in Perth, have been fined more than $89,000 for not producing employment records despite court orders.

The property mogul and the restaurateur have bought the P&O Hotel for $5.3 million, as part of their expansion into Fremantle’s west end.

Supply of workers and materials remain key challenges for contractors in project delivery across the board.

Former Perth Modern School principal Lois Joll has been dismissed after being stood down from the job for 18 months, but has contested the decision.

ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.

Roger Cook has stepped out with his proposed second in command, Rita Saffioti, saying they are ready to lead Western Australia.

The cost to build Hastings Technology Metals’ Yangibana rare earths project has blown out by 44 per cent to $948 million, with the aspiring miner now opting to stage its development to reduce costs.

The state’s building industry regulator has cautioned customers, subcontractors and suppliers over Modco Residential's ability to pay its debts.

Woodside Energy has contracted the removal of defunct offshore structures at four projects, including a controversial mooring near Exmouth which has drawn attention from regulators.

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe has used a public appearance to explain that low productivity growth, not wages, is threatening the outlook for inflation.

The Claremont proptech has resumed trading after Peter Laurance-controlled Axiom Properties has agreed to recapitalise the company.

PwC behind 15 schemes to help companies sidestep tax: ATO

Jack McGinn and Mark Beyer discuss the economic challenges and opportunities faced by those doing business in WA’s north west region over the years.

Greatland Gold will partner with Rio Tinto to broaden exploration efforts close to its Havieron flagship while locking in support for a $220 million debt commitment ahead of studies at the project.

Wesfarmers has detailed its pipeline of five major projects under its chemicals, energy and fertilisers division in a report released today.

UPDATED: Roger Cook is poised to become Western Australia’s next premier with Rita Saffioti as deputy premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson withdrew from the leadership race.

Shares on the ASX have finished down 0.1 per cent, with small gains for the major miners and mostly modest losses for the big banks.

Crown Resorts could be in for a $450 million fine as part of an agreed penalty for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing breaches across its Perth and Melbourne operations.

Businesses often need to break the mould to survive.