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The mood among consumers has soured further, with many particularly worried about the health of their finances in the short term.

An inquiry into childcare services has found WA to be one of the most expensive states.

Protect the innocent, Israel told

BGC has told workers to down tools at the $140 million apartment development, amid a dispute between the builder and developer Iris Residential-PW.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss Japingka Aboriginal Art's mission to elevate WA's Indigenous culture.

The local share market has closed 0.8 per cent lower amid fears the conflict in the oil-rich Middle East could spread to neighbouring countries.

A development assessment panel was unable to decide on a $120 million Northam energy plant over concerns on risks and hazards from hydrogen production.

Global education player Navitas hopes it can finally shake the impact of Covid after a big net loss.

Hong Kong's Zhaojin Mining has lobbed a more than $650 million off-market takeover bid for West African-focused gold producer Tietto Minerals.

Ongoing technical issues continue to plague battery metals miner IGO's Kwinana operation as falling lithium prices impact spodumene sales from its stake in the Greenbushes operation.

The landscape for Australian heavy steer pricing has evolved dramatically this year.

Former The Market Herald managing director Jag Sanger is facing allegations of using corporate money for personal use, as part of the legal action launched by the HotCopper parent company.

Chevron has welcomed endorsement of new enterprise agreements for workers at its Western Australian offshore platforms as it seeks to bring an end to a tumultuous strike action saga.

Perth-based Healthengine has dipped further into the red, with its annual report revealing an operational restructure as well as a significant board overhaul over the past year.

Ora Banda Mining has struck a $26 million joint venture and farm-in agreement with conglomerate Wesfarmers for its lithium mining rights at its Goldfields foothold.

A development assessment panel has approved an accommodation plan to house Kalgoorlie-Boulder workers, in its third meeting over the $6.5 million proposal.

Premier Roger Cook will meet with companies including Mitsui & Co on the first day of his mission to Japan, as the government looks to sell its vision for the state's renewable sector.

Plans for a state-of-the-art US military space defence system in Exmouth have been shelved, with no funds forthcoming to expand the surveillance base's capability.

The union representing train drivers at BHP Iron Ore has taken a step towards industrial action but both parties will continue to negotiate towards an enterprise agreement.

The WA Liberals have committed to beginning construction of a new maternity hospital in Nedlands in its first term should the party win government in 2025.

Murray Watt says negotiations are continuing to lift tariffs imposed by China on Australian products, as the prime minister prepares to visit Beijing.

As first flagged by Business News in February, Qantas has finally announced its nonstop Perth to Paris flights in time for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and European summer.

Israel enters ‘second stage' of war

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the view ahead for those in the restructuring and insolvency industry.

The local share market has closed slightly higher for the day, but finished the week down 1.1 per cent after hitting a one-year low on Thursday.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled in favour of Fat Tail Holdings to access AVZ Minerals' shareholders list and email details.

In this podcast, Mark Beyer and Simone Grogan discuss lithium takeover battles; the interest rate outlook; local government elections; and profit results from WA's biggest companies, including ABN Group, Perron Group, Roy Hill and Wright Prospecting.

Investors are starting to avoid companies promoting their environmental, social and governance credentials.

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has confirmed a strategic 18 per cent stake in lithium takeover target Azure Minerals, which has just agreed to a friendly $1.6 billion deal with SQM.

A tax pouring record funds into state coffers as insurers hike premiums in the wake of natural disasters needs to be abolished, according to a national consumer lobby group.

National union SDA has lodged a $150 million class action lawsuit against supermarket giant Aldi, potentially impacting about 1,800 workers in Western Australia.

Facility operator Compass Group plans to add hundreds of rooms in a $79 million expansion of a Port Hedland accommodation, to house workers of BHP's port debottlenecking project.