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The ASX200 finished up as bitcoin smashed through the $US100,000 mark for the first time and markets took a lead on possible rate cuts in the US.

Australia’s trade surplus has reached its highest level in six months, but economists are holding their breath ahead of Trump’s second term.

West Perth contractor CPC Engineering has secured two new contracts in the red-hot gold sector, bringing in $24 million worth of new work with AngloGold Ashanti and Capricorn Metals.

Major global companies are walking away from opportunities to build offshore wind farms near Bunbury as the federal government extends the period for applications for a second time.

The state government will invest a further $15 million in venture capital firms to stimulate cashflow into WA-based startup businesses.

The takeover marks the end of an era for the town planning company, established in Perth more than three decades ago.

Wesfarmers-owned Kmart Group has announced the resignation of managing director Ian Bailey after 19 years, with chief financial officer Aleksandra Spaseska to step up to the role.

Subiaco-based junior Titan Minerals plans to raise $20 million in a bid to continue its project growth in Ecuador.

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The expansion of a gas station powering BHP’s Pilbara iron ore mines has been green lit by the state’s environmental watchdog.

Goldminer Catalyst Metals has cleared $36 million worth of inherited debt, riding the wave of gold price momentum which has led to a flurry of activity in the sector this week.

The building that contains Kith Eatery and Little Abbey Café has sold to a local investor.

Nicheliving directors Ronnie Michel-Elhaj and Paul Bitdorf have proposed to take back the embattled builder, with creditors recommended to approve the pair's $2.7 million plan.

West Perth-based lithium explorer Lepidico has called in administrators from KordaMentha, who intend to start a sale or recapitalisation of the business soon.

Larvotto Resources has announced plans to raise $30 million in order to advance its Hillgrove antimony-gold project in New South Wales.

A ban on electronic waste going to landfill has spurred investment in multiple projects to boost collection and processing.

Woodside has revised its engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bechtel to develop the first three trains at its Louisiana LNG project in the United States.

Mid West iron ore miner Fenix Resources’ flagship mine has more than doubled in size in a move which should breathe years of extra life into the high-grade deposit.

Spartan Resources interim executive chair Simon Lawson says the company’s $220 million capital raise will ensure it remains on course for a potential positive FID at Dalgaranga next year.

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Horizon Power has offered to connect the proposed $30 million, 10 megawatt Junja solar farm near Port Hedland to its coastal grid, in a major boost for the shovel ready Pilbara project.

The state government has launched its 10-year science and technology plan, aimed at leveraging the state’s unique scientific and tech prowess to become a global leader in several industries.

ASX-listed Pioneer Credit has announced plans to raise $10 million, in order to increase its purchase debt portfolio investments.

The ASX200 has dropped 0.4 per cent, giving back most of the previous day's gains amid instability in South Korea and France.

A panel of tourism professionals have lauded the sector’s recovery post COVID-19 but detailed the challenges operators in Western Australia still face.

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Nicola Forrest has driven a $100 million investment into a female-focused philanthropic fund, through her family's Minderoo Foundation.

Shareholder returns were not always reflected in the scale and growth of public-listed executive pay packets last financial year.

The WA family company has bought a Darwin resort for $23 million from TFE Hotels.

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Drilling services specialist Dynamic Group Holdings has appointed Darren Guild as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.

An updated listing of 450 occupations that will qualify for skilled migration has been welcomed by the motor trade but the building industry was disappointed by the outcome.