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St Barbara has met its lowered FY25 production target despite rainfall disruptions and ore grade challenges at its Simberi mine in Papua New Guinea.

The not-for-profit organisation has appointed a new chief executive at the helm of its leadership endeavours in preparation for Dominique Mecoy's departure.

Australia's central bank wants to remove surcharge fees on both debit and credit cards in a move it expects would save consumer more than $1 billion.

Wall Street stocks closed marginally up overnight as investors sidestepped any meaningful moves following US president Donald Trump's latest tariff threats, and held steady ahead of a busy week of economic data and the start of earnings season.

Corporate tax cuts can wait: CBA

Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss recent gains and challenges within WA’s public art sector.

West Perth-based DigitalX has deployed almost all of the proceeds from its recent $20.7 million placement into Bitcoin.

WA opposition leader Basil Zempilas met with Sussan Ley for the first time today, during Ms Ley’s first visit to WA as the opposition leader.

The local share market has edged lower as traders debated whether Donald Trump's latest tariff threats are just a negotiating tactic or have a real chance of being implemented.

OPINION: Conflict in the Middle East inevitably flows through to oil and commodity prices.

The state government has chosen the operators for affordable and social housing projects in Subiaco and East Fremantle, which could deliver nearly 500 homes.

An aspiring magnetite miner and renewable energy project developer will work to establish a new green iron project in the Mid West.

As it looks to expand its critical minerals reach into the US, Perth-based Locksley Resources has appointed Viriathus as its American strategic advisor.

SailGP boss Andrew Thompson says he is excited for Perth and Australian sailing enthusiasts to experience its ‘race stadium’ grandstand experience.

Sussan Ley has urged the PM to reveal changes to tax policy after Treasury advice, which warned the goal to build 1.2 million homes would fail and that tax hikes were needed, was leaked.

Synergy has been slapped with a compliance notice after the state-owned gas and electricity provider reported overcharging almost $2.3 million to thousands of customers.

The Prime Minister and Australia’s top miners joined Chinese steel giants in Shanghai to defend iron ore trade and drive steel decarbonisation.

Perth-based junior Viridis Mining and Minerals has furthered its backing of chief executive Rafael Moreno, adding the title of managing director to his portfolio.

Mixed metals miner South32 has announced that its FY26 production guidance at the Mozal aluminum smelter in Mozambique is under review.

An expert in the public art space says the sector has made big strides of late but faces a risk that process and bureaucracy could kill creativity.

Wall Street ended the week lower, with Meta Platforms weighing on the S&P 500 after president Donald Trump intensified his tariff offensive against Canada, amplifying the uncertainty swirling around US trade policy.

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The Perth studio has been recognised at the Australian Institute of Architect’s international chapter awards.

The federal and state environment ministers have lauded the decision by UNESCO to grant World Heritage listing to the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in WA’s North West.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss pressures felt by WA's major performing arts companies.

The Federal Court of Australia has waived half a million dollars in legal fees for Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation in the ongoing $1.8 billion claim.

Strong gains by the mining giants were not quite enough to keep the local bourse in the green, with every other sector losing ground.

The state government is pushing ahead with the project despite strong pushback from parts of the community.

The state agency's plan to consolidate its office space from four buildings to one hinges on the sale of a property in Northbridge.

Monadelphous has added its first battery-powered electric crane to its fleet, flagged to be used at a Fortescue operation in the Pilbara region.

WSP has been appointed to carry out marine geotechnical work at the site of the state government’s Westport development in Cockburn Sound, under a $22 million contract.

OPINION: Global tumult appears set to deliver challenges for businesses in WA.