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As the federal government weighs up its options to deal with the energy crisis, a former prime minister says decisive action is needed in the gas market.

BGC sets date for first bids

Business News has won five awards at the international Alliance of Area Business Publishers awards, announced at a gala event in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss interest rates, convention centre deal, Crown takeover, Quintis comeback, Asian engagement, charities and philanthropy.

John Carey has called on developers to shift their attitudes to social and affordable housing, at a UDIA event today.

The local share market has closed at its lowest level in 14 months following three sharp declines in the past four days.

Political editor Gary Adshead and journalist Jordan Murray debate where Australia's economy is headed following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to lift the cash rate earlier this week.

After nearly a decade on King Street, CHANEL has relocated its boutique to what has been marketed as the CBD’s new luxury precinct at Raine Square.

The restoration of trust between the community and aged care sector is a vital first step if much-needed reform is to be achieved.

The state government is working to get what industry has described as a “substantial backlog” of mining and exploration applications back on track.

The state’s environmental assessment body has approved Rio Tinto’s Greater Paraburdoo Iron Ore Hub proposal nearly four years after the mining giant lodged its plans.

Fremantle’s Walyalup Civic Centre navigated some choppy waters to emerge as the top project at this year’s WA Architecture Awards.

NewCo Mills is getting a second crack at building its proposed $24.7 million stock feed grain mill in Bullsbrook through the state’s expedited development pathway.

KBH Group is proposing to expand its KeepSafe storage operation with a $13 million five-storey warehouse on Winton Road in Joondalup.

US private equity giant Blackstone Group is set to proceed with its takeover of Crown Resorts after gaining the final key approval from the WA government, which shied away from a major overhaul of the casino's governance.

Another state seat will be up for grabs this year, but Labor may not be in the running.

Small businesses are feeling the pinch from rising energy costs, with confidence dropping during the past six months, particularly among young business owners.

The make-up of a national football competition could have turned out very differently if some tough decisions were made even as recently as a decade ago.

Jon Gregory has developed what he says is a disruptive technology that’s backed with about $40 million in investor funds.

BHP digs in on its no jab, no job policy

Fremantle’s Walyalup Civic Centre scooped the major prize at the event.

A recent report has confirmed the construction sector across Australia is overheating due to labour shortages and construction cost increases with no signs of slowing down.

A local investor has snapped up two Claremont sites, including Vivien Yap’s offices, for $7.7 million.

Senior editor Mark Pownall delves into a little-known Perth identity looking to flip a multi-million-dollar Gold Coast property.

Perth company Australian Strategic Materials is pursuing a novel contracting approach for its rare earths project, signing an engineering, procurement and construction definition (EPCD) contract.

Republic of Fremantle Distilling Co has plans to triple the capacity of its bar and export its spirits to overseas markets using money it hopes to raise from a crowdfunding campaign.

It's been another brutal day for Australia's banks and non-bank mortgage lenders, with the financial sector on track for its worst week since March 2020.

Fundraising activity among explorers has fallen from the lofty highs of 2021, but BDO’s global head of natural resources Sherif Andrawes says it’s too early to call time on the sector’s streak.

The 2,375sqm property has sold to an interstate investor for $2.05 million.

The state government has appointed West Australian builder Crothers Construction for projects valued at $18 million as part of the Perth Zoo masterplan.

Staff cuts at the height of the pandemic are continuing to bite universities across Australia.

Artrage, the parent company behind Fringe World Festival, has created a philanthropy program to support its activities year-round and provide more opportunities for artists.