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Western Australia's rental availability and affordability have decreased from last year, Anglicare WA's latest report shows.

Average renewable contributions to Western Australia's wholesale electricity market fell back more than 6 per cent quarter-on-quarter during the three months to March 31.

Electrical workers taking industrial action on BHP sites in the Pilbara have voted to extend their work bans in pursuit of a collective bargaining agreement with the mining giant.

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent business of sport feature.

Australian shares have fallen for a seventh straight session as sticky inflation made worse by the Middle East energy crisis rose to its highest rate in three years.

The Environmental Protection Authority has opposed a proposal to build a limestone quarry in Preston Beach, almost a decade on from referral.

A Perth electrical company and its nominee have been fined $30,000 over unsafe work at a Thornlie property, where someone received an electric shock.

A multi-million-dollar shopping precinct anchored by Woolworths has been approved, despite the local government's opposition.

Gold-focused Toubani Resources has reassured shareholders that it remains business as usual at its Kobada gold project in southern Mali.

The state government will spend $32 million laying the groundway for 16 new lots in Newman's light industrial area.

A former Labor leader has called for a sovereign wealth education fund to support universities over the long term.

The federal government has thrown extra funding at plans to speed up project approvals, a week after signing the first memorandum of understanding with Western Australia.

The Burswood developer's new project brings its investment in the area to more than $200 million.

GOLD WRAP: Ramelius and Catalyst have lifted their cost guidance, while Westgold and Bellevue claim renewable power has insulated them from fuel shocks.

IGO has announced the resignation of Johan van Vuuren as its chief financial officer, effective immediately.

The state and federal governments will jointly fund major road infrastructure works at the Naval Base industrial gateway, near the planned Westport development.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given a strong indication his government will not adopt any form of super-profits tax on gas exports ahead of the May federal budget.

Liontown is pushing ahead with early works on its previously pared back expansion plans for its Kathleen Valley underground mine, citing confidence in the lithium market's trajectory.

Hopes for a May rate rise reprieve look to be dashed after new ABS data, released today, revealed inflation has hit its highest point in almost three years.

Tim Goyder-chaired Minerals 260 has selected ATCO Structures and Logistics to design and build workplace accommodation at its flagship Bullabulling gold project in Kalgoorlie.

The man accused of killing former Mineral Resources executive Tim Picton has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

There's a marked discrepancy between the earnings of top athletes in the major codes and those less well known.

Existing chair Anna Neuling will become lead independent director under the new structure.

High-performance athletes can deliver fans and sponsors, with social media a driver of engagement.

Woodside Energy's new chief executive has flagged a cost-focused review of the business, following a quarter in which realised prices rose 11 per cent for its product.

WA's sporting organisations are working to stay ahead of the curve and enhance their standing in local and national markets.

Investors will be watching the banks' provisions for bad debts when ANZ, NAB and Westpac report their half-year earnings in the coming days.

US stocks have closed lower, backing ‌away from record closing highs as renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence boom weighed on technology stocks.

PM makes case for CGT, negative gearing changes

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how some gold producers are using nickel infrastructure.

New financials from the West Australian Opera have shown a dramatic increase in operating surplus from $299,588 in 2024 to $1.6 million in 2025.

Australia's share market has notched a sixth-straight session of losses, falling on reports the US will likely reject an Iranian plan to open the Strait of Hormuz.