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The state government plans to reduce waiting times in emergency departments by introducing targets described as “stretched but realistic” in a bid to ease pressure on the health system.

This year's FIFA Women's World Cup and imminent completion of the State Football Centre open opportunities for the sport.

Former Netball WA and Swimming WA chief celebrates double homecoming to rugby and Perth.

Perth has recorded the lowest price rises of all Australian capitals in the March quarter, as inflation eased across the country.

Business leaders are becoming less worried about hiring and keeping workers as some wiggle room starts to appear in the labour market.

Consumers are still down in the dumps although fresh inflation data is expected to point to easing cost-of-living pressures.

Labor MPs join calls for $24b dole lift

Jordan Murray speaks with senior journalist Claire Tyrrell about her recent coverage of the Perth City Link precinct.

Ventura Homes backtracked on a promise to complete construction of a new house just weeks after a SAT battle over delays to the building was scratched.

A subsidiary of Mineral Commodities has been prevented from exercising voting rights amid a legal dispute over Skaland Graphite, a Norwegian company it acquired for $12.9 million.

The corporate watchdog has succeeded in its bid to wind up Ascent Investment surrounding allegations the company and its director Michael Dunjey owed investors almost $150 million.

The Australian share market has finished down 0.1 per cent after another day of quiet trading, ahead of the Anzac Day public holiday on Tuesday.

A short-term tourist development in South Hedland has cleared a planning hurdle and joins the list of projects aiming to provide more accommodation options in the Pilbara.

The state budget will include $77 million for Indigenous organisations appointed under the new Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act to ensure they are effectively resourced before July 1.

Recent news coverage may have you excited at the prospect Australia will soon be adopting a four-day work week.

Peruvian conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya leads a playful WASO through some Spanish flavours, with Penny Shaw particularly taken by a thrilling interpretation of Rodrigo's famous Adagio.

A purpose-built accommodation block has been hit with delays, providing no relief to the already tight market for student housing.

Western Australia's resources industry has smashed another annual record, with weaker iron ore prices made up for by the state's flourishing lithium sector and soaring oil and gas prices.

Carnaby Resources is set to raise $20 million to fund exploration activities at its gold and copper project in Queensland.

Engineering and remediation company Duratec has upgraded its revenue guidance for the 2023 financial year after recording strong growth.

In her first update as chief executive, Fortescue Metals boss Fiona Hick has told analysts she sees continued cost and labour pressures ahead, as iron ore shipments soften over the quarter.

A declassified version of a major defence review has recommended Australia shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing.

Western Australia will add 130 locally-built electric buses to its fleet and upgrade key depots, with help from the federal government.

Movement from private and public stakeholders at Perth City Link could turn the tide finally for the embattled precinct.

$250m project to build 130 new electric buses

The City of Perth has been forced to close the car park underneath the Perth Concert Hall until Wednesday over safety concerns.

A surprise ASX announcement from a national fertiliser company has revealed that private Perth company Perdaman has secured funding for its giant $6.4 billion urea project in the Pilbara.

With a shadow of uncertainty over ramp up at Mt Weld, Lynas Rare Earths is preparing for a potential three-month shutdown at its Malaysian operations.

Plans for the multi-billion-dollar Ridley magnetite project have been lodged with the federal environmental regulator.

The local bourse closed down 0.4 per cent for both the day and the week after days of quiet trading.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss Philip Lowe's show of courage and Bill Johnston's openness to the possible sale of Gold Corporation.

Wyloo Metals has gained control of Mincor Resources after the Andrew Forrest-led company secured majority voting power.