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A community group has hit out at the state government’s handling of consultation over a proposed racetrack at Burswood, accusing it of running a “sham” process.

The Auditor General’s report on the state’s major IT projects found the information given to the public to be patchy and inconsistent, including a $1.6 billion cost discrepancy.

A long-running legal row between Zuleika Gold and Catalyst Metals over alleged damages owed to the Mark Creasy-backed junior miner will be heard in the state's highest court.

Fortescue has won the race to be the first iron ore miner to bring a battery-electric train to the Pilbara.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the generational transition of wealth in WA.

Australia's share market has started the week almost flat, amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, soaring oil prices and the return of inflation risks.

The generational transfer of wealth has garnered plenty of eye-popping estimates, with the WA story being about founders.

Peninsula Energy boss George Bauk has reiterated comments that the uranium explorer is making progress in relation to restarting operations at its flagship Lance project in the US.

The University of Western Australia is one step closer to establishing campuses in India, after a grants commission approved its proposal to open the international branches.

OPINION: Decisions about inputs affect the whole farming system, which is critical to Australian farmers.

Telecommunications-focused contractor GenusPlus Group has bolstered its exposure to the renewables market after securing a $65 million contract for the Merredin big battery.

A low deposit loan program to buy modular homes starts today, as the state government announced changes to the Keystart board and a suite of investments to boost housing supply.

High Wycombe-based FBR has filed documents to secure an engineering service agreement with Samsung Heavy Industries.

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has defended the state’s transparency over one-off events, after a smaller-than-hoped crowd attended a government-subsidised AFL game on Saturday.

Amazon said it would provide billions in funding over the next five years to expand Australian data centres and renewables projects.

This year’s state property awards recognised the Multiplex WA regional director for his three decades of service as a commercial property developer in Perth.

Hazer Group’s push to drive its commercial strategy has received a boost, with the company announcing it will raise $10 million.

Perth-based VBX will debut on the ASX on Tuesday after raising $10 million.

The corporate umpire has launched an inquiry into the Australian Securities Exchange following “repeated and serious failures at ASX”.

A consortium led by a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has lobbed a $29 billion takeover bid for gas producer Santos, confirming long-rumoured interest in the company.

There are calls for a defence contingency plan to be put in place after the government played down a US administration review of the AUKUS submarine pact.

Rail freight operator Aurizon Holdings has secured a series of logistical contracts at BHP’s Copper South Australia operations.

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Friday after Iran launched missiles at Israel in response to intensive Israeli strikes aimed at crippling Iran's ability to build nuclear weapons.

Big super’s fears stall $10b housing fund

The winners of this year’s WA Architecture Awards have been revealed, with a diverse pool of projects showcased.

The prominent not-for-profit arts organisation has reported its latest economic impact reached $56.7 million.

Australia's share market has lost much of the week's gains, after Israel's attack on Iran proved a brutal reality check for risk sentiment.

Ava Rawlings and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why some post-uni legal training is taking the next step.

The Environmental Protection Authority is seeking feedback on whether it should assess plans for a 30-megawatt power station in Derby using a mix of solar and gas power.

The state government has appointed Colleen Hayward to chair a taskforce aimed to tackle workload pressures for teachers.

A contractor has been picked to redevelop the ageing Mullewa Hospital, with $19.6 million set aside to build a modern 24/7 emergency department and patient facilities.

Law firm Clifford Chance has recruited two partners for its Energy & resources team in Perth, luring in Brett Cohen and Liz Humphry from Clayton Utz.