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Australia’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.1 per cent in March, according to seasonally adjusted data released by the ABS on Thursday.

Japanese energy giant Inpex’s vision of making the Bonaparte carbon capture project off Darwin a reality has progressed to its next stage, in a major boost for the technology.

Woodside’s new supply agreements with Uniper are set to bolster its stake in the global gas market.

Targeted lithium industry support and streamlined approvals are on Pilbara Minerals boss Dale Henderson’s wish list ahead of the election as revenue slides on weak prices and production hits.

Infrastructure WA has endorsed the business case for Westport but flagged that the megaport’s $7.2 billion price tag could be subject to change.

Recent figures show that the availability of rental properties in Perth is increasing, but industry experts say rents could still rise.

A re-elected Albanese government has committed to pumping $100 million into the redevelopment of Scitech in West Perth.

Mount Gibson announced on Thursday that its non-executive chair Lee Seng Hui will step down from the role.

Federal shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has doubled down on his opposition to critical minerals tax credits, after prominent Nationals candidate Mia Davies backed the Labor-led plan.

The Gina Rinehart-led company plans to develop new headquarters in West Perth following its acquisition of multiple sites.

The founder and managing director of the failed Worx Equipment business is leading a new company which was established by his partner a few weeks after administrators were called in.

Angus Taylor says the Australian public is "not ready" for the Coalition to repeal controversial industrial relations reforms, and that business needs to make more of a case for change.

Iron ore-focused Fenix Resources has announced it has elected not to exercise a matching right in relation to its bid for CZR Resources.

A new machine funded by Lotterywest is streamlining set design construction, resulting in lower costs and improved efficiencies for the wider arts sector.

US stocks ended sharply lower overnight.

Trump’s tariff probe boosts local miners

Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest has been named one of TIME's 100 most influential figures of 2025 alongside some polarising figures, less than a month after gracing the magazine’s cover.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have locked horns in the second leaders’ debate, marked by a resistance to answer questions from both sides.

Shareholders in De Grey Mining have given the all-clear for Northern Star’s $5 billion all-scrip acquisition to go ahead, days after Gold Road Resources announced its support.

Former Prime Minister John Howard has slammed senior Liberal MP Jacinta Price and Warren Mundine for their adoption of Donald Trump’s MAGA slogan during a visit to Perth today.

A fifth generation of the Fewster family could take charge of the century-old house that honey built.

Ting Pan leaned on a cherished heritage to grow the family’s honey business in WA.

Australian shares have edged slightly lower on Wednesday, but outperformed indexes in Asia and US futures with help from the financial sector.

Fox Friday Brewing has called in McGrathNicol administrators to work through a sale or recapitalisation of the business, which counts a Burswood venue in its portfolio.

Paladin Energy says it intends to strongly defend a class action lawsuit alleging it engaged in misleading conduct relating to “unreasonably optimistic” production guidance.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's honey industry.

Dwelling commencements are improving, but still have a long way to go to meet federal government targets.

Japanese giant Sumitomo Metal Mining has announced it will become a significant shareholder in West Perth-based junior Ardea Resources, following a $4.6 million investment.

Fewer international student enrolments means universities will need to find new funding sources.

Shadow housing minister Michael Sukkar says the Coalition won’t set a target for new home builds because it’s an ‘insult to Australians’.

After a revolving door of chief executives, the Town of Cambridge has announced the appointment of its first female in the role.

The state’s environment watchdog has recommended greater independence for the panels advising Chevron and the state on turtle and quarantine management at the Gorgon gas project.