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OPINION: Mark Pownall was surprised by two new venues that enhanced the state's premier tourist destination.

The $27.85 million transaction adds to the company’s hospitality assets in Dunsborough, Denmark and Fremantle.

The emotional rollercoaster for WA rugby league diehards continued on Tuesday, following comments from premier Roger Cook.

City of Karratha Mayor Dan Scott has urged the state government to help with the housing “heavy lifting” as the local government mulls a $21 million apartment proposal.

Premier Roger Cook insists WA will push back against its federal counterpart if needed, with the North West Shelf project being the latest subject the two governments disagreed on.

West Perth-based junior Antipa Minerals has announced plans to proceed with drill testing at the Wilki gold project in Western Australia’s north.

A growing archive preserving First Nations history, which has been progressing for more than a decade, has made great strides.

With five days to go until sandgropers head to the polls at this weekend’s state election the question on most residents’ minds is not who will win, rather how big the margin will remain.

Premier Roger Cook has announced a further $60 million commitment for the renewable energy sector as an election promise, days before polls close.

The political class remains slow to act in offering real-world support for the burgeoning technology sector.

Citing a desire to enhance its balance sheet and optimise its portfolio, Newmont Corporation has sold three of its non-core projects for $US1.7 billion, or $2.7 billion.

Wall Street's main stock indexes closed sharply lower overnight after US president Donald Trump announced the start of 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Dutton eyes WFH ban for public service

The Premier says funding to support the use of modular and prefabricated homes should expedite the delivery of housing.

Fremantle Port’s ageing B Shed ferry terminal will be in line for a $30 million upgrade should Labor hold onto the keys to parliament at this weekend’s state election.

Perth's median house price has seen a modest increase in February, losing its mantle as one of the fastest-growing markets.

Spanish engineering giant Acciona has dumped French multinational Veolia from a contract to run WA’s largest and most expensive waste management facility at Kwinana.

WA Premier Roger Cook has vowed to increase wine exports to the east coast and deregulate the hospitality industry should Labor retain office at next weekend’s state election.

A business case to expand Albany’s hospital would be funded to the tune of $5 million by the Liberal Party should it win next weekend’s state election.

NRW Holdings has made no provisions on its debt recovery over the administration of Whyalla Steelworks, and recorded a profit of $58.4 million in its half year results.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the WA Liberal Party's pick for Cottesloe.

Perth-based software firm Micromine, founded by local geologist Graeme Tuder, has been bought by global mining services company Weir for $1.3 billion.

Premier Roger Cook has backed the state’s emerging vanadium sector to dodge the supply woes which have plagued Western Australian battery metal miners in recent years.

Hospitality operator Patrick Prendiville has proposed to demolish a building on South Terrace for a four-storey pod hotel, expanding his Fremantle footprint.

Rita Saffioti has defended the state government’s multi-billion-dollar investment in infrastructure at a time when the state was experiencing crippling skills shortages.

The ASX200 has finished 1.2 per cent lower to make February its worst month in more than two years after US President Donald Trump's call on tariffs.

Mineral Resources has agreed to defer repayments on an interest-free $135 million loan to an ASX company led by chief executive Chris Ellison’s brother.

An $18 million federal government cash splash on WA roads and airports will enable upgrades to 21 high-priority railway level crossing locals, among other projects.

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OPINION: The Trump-infused stampede into cryptocurrencies opens the gate for the next financial crisis.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss Talison's Greenbushes expansion; an Alcoa update; a mineral sands miner in administration; Satterley's Perth Hills project; BP; and a mag preview.