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The owner of the embattled Ridges iron ore project is facing legal action at the hands of the mine's owner for allegedly failing to pay royalties as part of a two-decade old deal.

Local organisations are changing the nature of volunteering to attract unpaid staff.

A mystery proposal has emerged to demolish the 123-year-old houses in West Perth, which the Heritage Council claims does not warrant protection.

More than 1,600 people are against Adrian Fini's proposed $280 million Smiths Beach Project, with 852 in favour.

A Queensland-based commercial property investor and funds manager has acquired an industrial and engineering workshop in Kalgoorlie for $10.9 million.

Developing and maintaining strong alliances is vital for security in the Indo-Pacific region.

The shadow treasurer says higher taxes will hinder business innovation and put a handbrake on the economy.

The sensitive details of 10,000 Australian customers have reportedly been released by the hackers behind last week's massive Optus data breach.

Labor scolds Optus, flags stricter laws

After taking a break for the public holiday, the local share market has picked up where it left off - by sinking lower as central bank rate hikes weigh on sentiment.

Genesis Minerals has secured full control of friendly takeover target Dacian Gold, triggering Nev Power's retirement from the board and the appointment of prominent director Tony Kiernan.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss research which said Australia is the wealthiest country in the world.

Perth Glory has been forced into a home ground move and will host their A-League campaign from Stirling.

The buyer of South Fremantle Power Station should take inspiration from the Hearst Castle on California's coast.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Fortescue Metals Group, Kate Chaney, Santos, OZ Minerals, CCC, public sector wages and Allendale Square.

Always on the lookout for plagiarism in students' work, universities also must contend with a barrage of online cheating services.

Engineering contractor Monadelphous has booked about $160 million worth of contracts and extensions for projects across the country.

Business magnate Warren Buffett's Freo Group is suing global manufacturer Vestas for allegedly abandoning plans to partner on the $317 million Dulacca Renewable Energy project.

Andrew Forrest-led Fiveight has received approval for its Spicers site project in Fremantle after a development assessment panel's three-hour meeting.

Former Iluka Resources boss David Robb is one of four Melbourne Football Club directors facing legal action over a board statement former president Glen Bartlett claims was defamatory.

OZ Minerals has pushed the button on the project despite a $600 million capital increase, proclaiming the asset's enormous potential as a modern mine in an era of decarbonisation.

A nine-hectare lot with holding income has been sold for $31.5 million, with plans to develop an A-grade logistics facility on the vacant portion of the land.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have led tributes to the late Queen in parliament.

It's all eyes on China for WA's iron ore sector as that nation's property crisis lurches from bad to worse.

The global energy crisis has opened the door for WA to do more than supply largely unprocessed raw materials.

Treasurer warns worst yet to come

Nearly every sector of the local share market has lost ground as the ASX dropped another 1.56 per cent to its lowest level since July 19.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks about his power and energy feature, including the future of coal, Griffin Coal and the possibility of a state carbon charge.

A petition which attracted about 5,000 signatures against Christ Church Grammar School's plan to rezone and sell one of its sporting fields has been tabled in Parliament.

The state government has vowed to create mining camp rules, fund a legal hub and bolster regulatory resources to tackle sexual misconduct in the mining industry, while calling on the sector to step up.

Santos will appeal a shock court decision to scrap a key approval for the Barossa gas project, and called for urgent action to avoid investment risk flowing to projects across the country.

Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources and business partner-turned-rival Steve Wyatt's Destec have reached a peace deal over a highly-charged document-swap, as the battle over their rail venture continues.