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The first of a three-part series focused on WA’s culture of giving looks at the not-for-profits turning to endowment funds for financial security.

Apartment developer Finbar Group has forecast a net profit of $11 million for the financial year, which would be a 15 per cent increase from the previous period.

The ASX's mining and energy sectors have fallen sharply after global commodity prices plunged on fears of a global recession.

Roger Cook has conceded the state government may have changed tack on infrastructure spend had it had the benefit of hindsight.

New measures have been implemented to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease to Australia after cases were detected in livestock in Bali.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell goes behind how the collapse of three prominent construction outfits in the last 12 months has affected WA's building sector.

WA leadership of a rebadged defence sector support division, the Office of Defence Industry Support, is primed to deliver opportunities for local SMEs.

Galileo Mining is set to bank $20.4 million from a capital raising cornerstoned by major shareholders Mark Creasy and IGO.

Wiluna boss Milan Jerkovic has resigned after four years at the helm, just weeks after a capital raising to counteract unforeseen delays at the miner’s namesake gold project.

ANZ has followed Commonwealth Bank in raising mortgage rates following the central bank's decision to lift the cash rate to 1.35 per cent.

Retirement home operator Arcadia Waters has purchased the 194-unit Lattitude Lakelands village for close to $5.5 million.

A familiar trinity of inflation, supply chain disruptions and skilled labour shortages are keeping a lid on WA business growth, with 4 out of 5 organisations struggling to fill vacancies.

Rental demand in Perth continue to rise but with vacancy rates plummeting, experts say more investors are needed to increase supply.

Vulcan Engineering bought the 1.5-hectare asset from a Queensland glass and aluminium manufacturer.

WA building companies are learning from the collapse of competitors over the past 12 months.

As the Reserve Bank hikes the cash rate for the third month in a row, rents are higher across city and regional areas.

Synergy is in the process of lodging an application to build a 150-megawatt windfarm in the state’s wheatbelt, aiming to power about 100,000 homes.

$6k a year inflation whack for families

Jim Chalmers has defended the government’s frank rhetoric on inflation as the RBA has telegraphed more cash rate rises are on the cards to curb runaway price hikes.

Twenty violent and disruptive juveniles are being moved into an adult maximum security prison.

Senior editor Mark Pownall goes over highlights from his recent conversation with Nicole Lockwood.

The ASX has closed modestly higher after the Reserve Bank announced another 50 basis point rate rise, as expected.

Shares in Subiaco-based gold producer Regis Resources closed the day up 10 per cent after reporting solid gold production for the month and financial year, despite costs ringing in at the higher end.

Hancock Prospecting has paid what is believed to be a record price for the six-storey building currently occupied by Santos.

Border-related labour shortages, government stimulus, persistent supply chain issues and a lengthy construction pipeline have made Perth the most expensive place to build in the country.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made a whistle-stop visit to Perth today, after spending more than 10 hours on the ground in war-torn Ukraine.

SRG Global has secured $100 million worth of contracts with Iron Bridge Operations and Visy Industries Australia.

A $40 million plan to expand an aged care facility and make use of a vacant prominent street corner in Maylands has been given the green light.

Future development surrounding the Bunbury Outer Ring Road may put pressure on the yet-to-be-completed project’s capacity to deliver.

Not-for-profit Nulsen Group has rebranded as PeopleKind Group and undergone a restructure to help it operate under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Australia's benchmark interest rate is now at a three-year high following the RBA's decision to lift the cash rate target for the third time in as many months.

Silicon producer Simcoa is progressing plans to transition to a new mine in the Wheatbelt with up to 2.3 million tonnes of lump quartz amid dwindling resources at its current deposit.