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Rio Tinto's Dampier Salt has been hit with a $20,000 fine after a worker was injured when his head became trapped between an elevated working platform and a salt stacker.

West Australian Ballet head of development Lauren Major will step up as the next executive director to co-lead the company with artistic director Aurélien Scannella.

Donna Faragher is hoping common sense prevails as parliament delves into the complexities of the state's child development services.

A recent Screenwest grant and other new funding have been welcomed by the games sector, but there's plenty of ground to be made up.

Businesses dabbling in price fixing and other anti-competitive behaviour will be hit with harsher punishments under proposed legislation.

Union 6, Woodside 0 in gas battle

Matt McKenzie and Jesinta Burton discuss force majeure clauses and how COVID may change the way risk is distributed.

MC Mining is expecting to raise $40 million to fund its flagship Makhado project via a renounceable rights issue.

Almost a third of Western Australians think inflation won't ease for at least two years, but they're still more confident than five years ago.

The Australian share market finished 0.4 per cent higher, a modest recovery after its three-day sell-off.

Firefinch says it is evaluating alternative funding options after pulling the pin on a planned capital raising, pointing to a weaker gold price and Australian-US dollar exchange rates.

A force majeure clause has long been standard in contracts, but COVID may change the way risk is distributed.

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.