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Construction has begun on a $68 million antenna at the European Space Agency’s New Norcia tracking site, a project tipped to strengthen the agency’s relationship with Australia.

The local bourse has closed lower for the sixth session in the past seven as traders digest the possibility of a supersized US rate hike overnight.

Rio Tinto has delivered first ore from its Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in the Pilbara, though costs for the new project have run almost $US500 million over initial estimates.

The state government has awarded KPMG a $500,000 contract to investigate a faster rail service between Perth and Bunbury.

Alumina producer South32, which is a major buyer of Collie coal, said the state government's planned coal exit was consistent with its own plans.

Huawei deal for Transperth radio network has cost taxpayers $6.6 million in a termination settlement.

Nine members, including Morgan Solomon and Janelle Marr, have been appointed to the Arts and Culture Trust board, the body replacing the Perth Theatre Trust.

Senior editor Mark Pownall details the life and times of fisherman, wholesale food business player, and Golden Ponds founder and developer Tony Pannacchione.

Peter Dutton remains open to having a cooperative relationship with Mark McGowan despite the premier having just last month called his intelligence into question.

Fortescue Metals Group is aiming to have its first zero-emission haul trucks fully operational by 2025 after signing a major deal with German manufacturer Liebherr.

The Federal Court has cleared the way for private equity giant Blackstone Group to take over the troubled Crown Resorts business, the last major hurdle for the $8.9 billion acquisition to go ahead.

The real estate group has promoted Rick McKenzie to partner, as part of a restructure of its WA office leasing team.

The mask wearing mandate at Perth Airport ends on Saturday.

Pitcher Partners founder Bryan Hughes has been questioned before a public probe over the collapse of his brother’s firm Titan Interactive back in 2018.

BP will take the lead on what is touted to become one of the world's largest renewable energy hubs, after the oil and gas giant took a stake in the Asian Renewable Energy Hub in the Pilbara.

A recent report showed $19 million had been invested for infrastructure works at Greenough Regional Prison following the state’s biggest jailbreak.

New federal Nationals leader David Littleproud wants to team up with Mark McGowan to fight a live sheep export ban.

Minderoo represents half of the contributions made by the top 25 philanthropic foundations in WA.

Ever-growing numbers of people battling to buy food and pay rent are turning to charities for assistance.

The Fair Work Commission has recommended a 5.2 per cent pay rise for Australia's low-paid workers, equating to an extra $40 a week.

Exit is easier in resource rich WA

Journalist Madeleine Stephens details how Activ Foundation's decision to close seven of its supported worksites will affect people with disability in Perth.

Woodside and a host of Perth companies have developed a new robotic inspection tool expected to halve caisson survey costs, improve safety and avoid supply chain-induced delays.

Employers have been advised to prepare for major changes to the Fair Work Act that will affect their ability to engage casual staff and use labour hire companies.

The local share market has suffered its worst losses since 1 May 2020, and is now down 7.3 per cent in June.

An ongoing dispute between Metalicity and Tom Percy-led Nex Metals Explorations has escalated to the Supreme Court.

Hero Properties chief Julie Drago, behind the $122 million Realside Ovest fund, has launched a property management division of the company.

The explosive allegations levelled against MinRes and boss Chris Ellison at the hands of a former contracts manager will remain shrouded in secrecy.

The last remaining state-owned coal-fired power stations in WA will close by 2030, with the government also announcing a big investment in renewables and energy storage, including pumped hydro.

Western Australia's deputy police commissioner Col Blanch will lead the 6,800-strong force after being described as the "stand out" replacement for Chris Dawson.

Genesis Minerals has joined Strike Energy and APM Human Services International in announcing that convicted border cheat Nev Power will continue on its board of directors.

Lynas Rare Earths has firmed up a contract with the US Department of Defence to build a $US120 million heavy rare earths separation facility in Texas.