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Researchers have warned 10,000 Australian workers could develop lung cancer from silica dust, mostly males, from industries including mining and construction.

Outgoing WA Police deputy commissioner Gary Dreibergs is joining the technology firm that built the state’s G2G border management platform.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a boost to migration is not the only solution to fixing skills shortages across the country.

Virgin schedule hard hit by illness, low staffing

Strike Energy will soon start testing at its Walyering-6 well as the Environmental Protection Authority gave the company the go-ahead for the project.

Peak Rare Earths shares lifted as much as 13 per cent on the news that former Fortescue Metals Group deputy chief executive Russell Scrimshaw would become the junior’s new chair.

Short-seller J Capital Research has blasted lithium hopeful Lake Resources, warning of technical challenges and highlighting delays at its brine project in Argentina.

Valerie Gould's tenure atop the state's independent schools body will come to a close this year with UWA's director of student life stepping in as her replacement.

Political editor Gary Adshead discusses his profile of Chris Dawson, including the incoming governor's family history, a career in the police force, and advocacy for Aboriginal causes.

The local bourse has dropped by 1.1 per cent, as traders take a little off the table before the release of US inflation and Chinese GDP figures.

Global engineering firm Wood has inked a partnership deal with Western Australian Aboriginal-led construction company Marawar, the most significant agreement of its kind for the two companies.

The cast of An American in Paris barely puts a foot wrong and Nina Levy is swept along for the ride.

MACA has selected chief development officer David Greig to take over from outgoing chief executive officer Mike Sutton, who has stepped down after two and a half years.

Perth gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante and US venture capital fund Dream Ventures have contributed to a $7 million capital raising by fast-growing local startup WeMoney.

Online job ads hit the highest level since 2008 in June, according to the National Skills Commission, although growth in Western Australia was slower.

BHP has vowed to fight a mammoth lawsuit spearheaded by more than 200,000 victims of the deadly Samarco dam disaster, after the UK Court of Appeal agreed to resurrect the dispute.

Dynamic Group has moved on its second deal since listing two years ago by laying plans to acquire specialist water well drilling company Welldrill.

The fine dining institution’s head chef has agreed to purchase the business for less than $400,000, but the show will go on for Clyde Bevan.

Marine service provider MMA Offshore has secured a $10 million contract to provide vessel services for a New Zealand-based hydrocarbon producer.

It is misleading to argue China’s tariffs have only had a slight impact on Australia’s barley exports.

A family heritage in policing runs deep for the outgoing commissioner as he readies to be WA's next governor.

The federal government says its position on dealing with China remains unchanged, despite China listing four demands in order to improve ties.

Covid centre tip for migrants

Political editor Gary Adshead provides highlights from this morning's interview with Caroline Spencer.

Crop growth across the state’s grain belt is well ahead of schedule after one of the warmest starts to winter in three decades.

The Australian share market has finished the day up 0.45 per cent and gained 2.1 per cent for the week, its best performance in 17 weeks.

Chalice Mining has touted more good news from the Julimar project after bumping up its resource estimates for the mixed metals outfit by 5 per cent.

WA Auditor General says bungled Huawei deal might need to be examined.

The opposition is lobbying the corruption watchdog to launch an inquiry into allegations the WA Labor Party sought to expedite the G2G process for those lining its pockets.

Mark Pownall and Jordan Murray discuss interest rates, construction costs, South Fremantle Power Station, the latest on Crown, Sephora, mining deals, and corporate finance.

Three former senior executives from gold exploration company Ten Sixty Four are taking the company to court over allegations of oppressive conduct and a breach of duty of care.

The WA property investment group plans to develop a 25,000sqm logistics facility at the Welshpool site.