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Leichhardt is progressing its plan to build a $280 million salt mine in the Pilbara, lodging the proposal with the state's peak environmental body.

Western Australian company Battery Minerals has agreed to sell two graphite projects in Mozambique to an existing producer for $12.5 million in cash and shares.

Increased yields, improved water-use efficiency and strong grain and livestock prices contributed to a successful 2020 for broadacre farmers, despite trade tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monadelphous has secured $200 million in construction and maintenance contracts including with mining majors BHP and Rio Tinto.

Australia's Afghanistan rescue mission will not go ahead until chaos at Kabul airport subsides as people desperately try to escape the Taliban.

The Australian Financial ReviewFaith in the ability of government to handle the COVID-19 outbreak has deteriorated sharply, with the Morrison government a

Sydney Airport has swiftly rejected a revised takeover bid by an expanded group of infrastructure investors, saying the new offer still undervalues the company.

Seven West Media has bounced back following a difficult 2020, posting a statutory net profit of $318 million.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Katie McDonald discusses Perth's embrace of build-to-rent apartments.

Mixed reaction to the latest company earnings and the extension of coronavirus lockdowns have put a dampener on the ASX to start the week.

Hardware giant Bunnings’ plan to relocate from Subiaco to Jolimont is another step closer, after City of Subiaco planning officers recommended council endorse the $28 million proposal.

Edith Cowan University has released the first designs of its 11-storey city campus along William Street.

John Langoulant will be jetting off to London after being named agent general at the state's investment and trade office.

Unions are calling for the establishment of an independent body to investigate claims of sexual abuse and harassment at West Australian mine sites.

There are regularly calls for a move from conventional farming to organic farming. Is this a good move?

Shares in Bendigo Bank have slid nearly 10 per cent despite Australia's fifth-largest lender improving full year cash earnings.

The number of businesses collapsing in Western Australia fell by almost half in the 2021 financial year, matching decreases across the country.

A top-shelf sporting museum would be a valuable add-on to Perth’s tourism offerings.

Shares in IMDEX were up by more than 8 per cent today, after the mining technology company reported a significant jump in revenue and net profit.

GPT Group has confirmed it is in talks with Western Australia-based Ascot Capital to acquire its portfolio of commercial assets for circa $800 million.

The state government has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination eligibility criteria on the first day of its two-week vaccine blitz, as Premier Mark McGowan defends his stance on the hard border.

Peter Meurs and Perth-based Merchant Group have invested $9.5 million in biopharmaceutical company Dimerix, as part of a broader capital raising to fast-track clinical studies.

Strong demand for home appliances and technology products has helped retailer JB Hi-Fi lift full-year profit and dividend.

Woodside Petroleum and BHP have confirmed today they are in discussions about a potential merger deal involving BHP’s entire petroleum business. Details could be announced as soon as this week.

WA potash hopefuls are keeping an eye on what BHP does next.

Mark McGowan says that vaccination targets not enough to bring end to State closures

Perth company Infinite Blue Energy has achieved a recruiting coup, signing up former Woodside Petroleum chief executive Peter Coleman as its chairman.

Investors pushed the ASX to a record close as they look for more bumper payouts next earnings week.

The noteholders in one-time lithium producer Altura Mining are set for a windfall gain, after the value of shares they are due to receive in Pilbara Minerals rocketed.

Jaxon’s Forrest Hall project was nearly empty today despite the company's hopes earlier this week that contractors would be back to work within days.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss what the IPCC's latest findings mean for energy policy and emissions reduction in Australia.

West Perth-based Galan Lithium has secured funds to continue exploring its Greenbushes South project in WA and its Argentinian assets.