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Multi-generational farming families are making the switch from custodians of land to stewards of wealth.

ASX-listed Firetail Resources has appointed Glenn Poole as its chief executive officer, effective from July 8.

WA Senator Fatima Payman has confirmed she will leave the Australian Labor Party for the crossbench, and said she leaves “with a heavy heart, but a clear conscience”.

West African Resources has announced it will raise $150 million, as it moves towards first production at its Kiaka gold project in Burkina Faso next year.

Junior miner Fenix Resources will dust the cobwebs off its Shine iron ore mine in WA’s Mid West by the end of the year.

Westgold Resources has trumpeted the growth potential of its impending merger with Karora Resources, after maximising the value of its gold last financial year.

Broome may be growing and changing but some things remain, with economic benefit, community and the environment a constant source of public debate.

After months of fast-rising rents, momentum is starting to tip in favour of tenants as more homes become available.

ANALYSIS: Qantas and Perth Airport have finally cleared the runway for the long-awaited $5 billion infrastructure development.

Payman to quit Labor, backed by ‘Muslim vote’

WorkSafe has launched an investigation into the death of a 59-year-old worker at a Malaga construction site yesterday.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the federal government's proposed cap on international students.

The ASX200 finished up 0.3 per cent after supportive comments by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and better-than-expected domestic retail sales data.

Western Australia’s public sector union has vowed to ramp up protests every week until the state government brings an acceptable wages agreement to the table.

Construction of a three-storey development in Dalyellup is set to start next year after retirement village provider Bethanie received unanimous council approval for its $32 million plan.

Delta Lithium is suing the contractor it hired to build an accommodation village at its Mt Ida mine site in a bid to recover half a million dollars.

The state has the highest increase in dwelling approvals of any state, as the nation bounces back from decade-low levels of home building.

Toyota has extended its lead as the biggest-selling automotive brand in Western Australia but growth in sales was led by China’s Chery and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

The Mamutjitji Story app represents opportunities to combine Indigenous cultural knowledge and technology.

The latest satisfaction survey offers valuable insights to both prospective students and employers.

Engineering consultant GHD has won a contract to carry out preliminary engineering on a shared-use power transmission network designed to support the Pilbara’s decarbonisation.

Edith Cowan University has appointed Clare Pollock as its new vice-chancellor and president, to replace Steve Chapman.

Rio Tinto has increased its stake in Perth-based Sovereign Metals to 19.76 per cent, becoming the company’s largest shareholder.

Administrators of Abra Mining have secured a $10 million funding to avoid cutting jobs or suspending the Gascoyne lead mine operation.

Chalice Mining's shares have tumbled by about 19 per cent after it announced an early-stage development deal with Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation.

WA’s push for a National Rugby League licence has taken another twist, with the Newtown Jets pulling their bid overnight.

ASX-listed SRG Global has acquired $225 million worth of contracts across Australia with existing clients.

The value of gold rose 15 per cent in local dollar terms over the first six months of 2024, hitting record levels driven by geopolitical tensions and wavering economic growth indicators.

Money invested under the Federal Government’s flagship $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia plan will have to show a benefit to local communities and workers, under a new bill introduced to parliament today.

Mid-tier gold player Ramelius Resources has secured a revolving debt facility worth $175 million from a syndicate of banks, in a move to free up its financial flexibility.

A proposed cap on international student numbers has sparked confusion for education providers.

The state government will pour $20 million into creating safer and more reliable water services for the Djarindjin community in northern WA.