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A plant to test the viability of processing Western Australian iron ore using cleaner furnace technology has been submitted to the state's environmental watchdog.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have notched record high closes, ‌lifted by Intel and other AI-related stocks, as a US-Iran ceasefire held firm and investors focused on strong quarterly earnings.

Consumers will bear the brunt: CEOs

The university plans to grow its Perth campus into Kings Square 3, following its recent acquisition of that building.

Australia's share market has pared back some early losses after falling to its lowest level in a month, with a Reserve Bank rate hike and the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict gutting investor confidence.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the growth of Perth's large format retail sector.

From the Hill: Two days out from the state budget, the opposition accuses Labor of reckless spending.

Rugby WA chair John Welborn says rugby union is riding positive momentum at both community and professional level.

A growing number of large-format retail properties are being developed across the state.

Celebrated Australian composer and music director Iain Grandage will join Spare Parts Puppet Theatre as artistic director.

OPINION: Business is increasingly doing the job of the government.

OPINION: It's time to focus on downsizers, who hold the key to resolving WA's housing crisis.

Australia's cash rate is now sitting at its pandemic-era peak, as the RBA continues to battle escalating inflation compounded by conflict in the Middle East.

A planning body has knocked back a proposed $200 million hub, aimed to service a growing precinct in Henderson.

Wide Open Agriculture has appointed Element 25 boss Justin Brown as its new non-executive chair, effective immediately.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations have begun early for EV Resources, following a key update from its operations in México.

Hancock Prospecting has referred an $850 million gas plant to regulators, outlining a Perth Basin gas vision beyond the assets it acquired from Mineral Resources in 2024.

New ABS data has revealed a sharp uptick in household spending across the nation in March, and comes as markets await the Reserve Bank's call on rates later today.

Wesfarmers and Built Living have joined forces to create a precast concrete manufacturing plant in Neerabup, as the state government moves to speed-up apartment construction in WA.

A $1.6 billion ammonia project in the Pilbara has been granted major project status by the federal government.

Regis Resources and Vault Minerals will merge, in a move which could create a new top three, $10.7 billion goldminer in Western Australia.

Fortescue is laying the groundwork for a major green iron plant in the Pilbara backed by hydrogen to be produced by as much as 6 gigawatts of renewable energy.

Wall Street has ended lower, with the S&P 500 retreating from ‌record highs, after a South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran demonstrated its grip on Middle East oil.

Budget tax amnesty for new homes

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA diving-turned-robotics company Dredge Robotics.

Scores of people flocked to Optus Stadium on Monday afternoon to pay their respects to the late Dennis Cometti, who died on March 3.

Australia's share market has started the week lower, pulling back ahead of the Reserve Bank's interest rate decision and as traders weigh developments in the Persian Gulf.

Abadeen is teaming up with Garry Brown-Neaves, John Meredith and other investors to deliver 3,000 lots in North Ellenbrook.

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal will build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force under a contract extension worth $150 million.

OPINION: Alcoa's challenge lies in balancing competing community, economic and environmental priorities.

Agribusiness major Craig Mostyn Group has expanded its presence in the WA food supply chain with the acquisition of livestock feed manufacturer Patmore Feeds.

REVIEW: US airline is reacting to the changing economics of travel with a top-flight offering.