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Mining 08 Oct 2026

Fortescue claims defects on Iron Bridge pipes

Fortescue has accused contractors of supplying leaky pipes for its $US4 billion Iron Bridge magnetite project, in a WA Supreme Court action.

Agribusiness 09 Oct 2026

Billionaire backs acquisition of collapsed dairy brands

A Victorian medtech billionaire has backed Peter Fogarty and Greg Harvey's PenAgri and Harvey Fresh founder Kevin Sorgiovanni to revive collapsed South West dairy brands Mundella and Margaret River Dairy Company.

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Tourism 09 Oct 2026

Wyllie, Woods clash over $1b PCEC redevelopment

UPDATE: Wyllie Group boss Melissa Karlson has expressed shock at criticism dished out by Business Events Perth chair Bradley Woods over the delay of the $1 billion redevelopment of PCEC.

Defence Economy 07 Oct 2026

Frontrunners for Western Defence Forge revealed

The state government has identified five preferred anchor tenants for its Western Defence Forge advanced manufacturing hub.

Property 08 Oct 2026

Westbridge breaks ground on $97m Regal Theatre project

The apartment project's end value has increased by $19 million, while its volume of dwellings has dropped by nine.

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Property 1 day ago

BGRE’s $250m EQ office building plan approved

DevelopmentWA has greenlit BGRE's plans for a 27-storey office building in Elizabeth Quay, amid persistent rumours that Rio Tinto will be its anchor tenant.

Education 17 hours ago

UWA backs contentious merger business case study

The University of Western Australia is the first of three universities earmarked for a merger to speak out in favour of the government plan.

Tony Buti (inset) announced the state government would be developing a business case over a potential university merger.

Education 1 day ago

Tony Buti, WA unis at odds over merger plan

The state government's plan for a merger has been met with apprehension from Western Australian universities, which the Education Minister described as 'disappointing'.

Government 07 Oct 2026

Henderson defence hub to have up to four dry docks

The Henderson Defence Precinct will possibly have up to four dry docks, according to Defence Minister Richard Marles.

A render of the proposed development. Image: DKO via WAPC document

Property 07 Oct 2026

Green light for $38m Vic Park hotel

A planning committee has approved an eight-storey hotel development plan in Victoria Park, to be managed by an international operator.

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Mining 07 Oct 2026

High Court ruling scrutinised by resources industry

The High Court of Australia's ruling over a coal mine's life extension has shaken up the resources industry and sets a precedent to consider greenhouse gas emissions both at a local level and overseas.

Mining 09 Oct 2026

Bunfights as Matsa's Devon gets messy

Contractors, financiers and insolvency accountants in legal battles after collapse of companies behind Matsa's Devon gold mine.

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Sport 07 Oct 2026

Premier drawn into Bears claims

WA premier Roger Cook has refused to be drawn into east coast-based speculation surrounding the future of Perth Bears chief executive Anthony De Ceglie.

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Property 07 Oct 2026

Capital Bay in second Perth investment

The opening of a hotel next to Kings Park has revealed a second WA acquisition by investor Capital Bay in partnership with global hotel company Accor.

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Government 09 Oct 2026

Crucial Henderson infrastructure planning 'neglected'

Insufficient attention has been paid to planning the housing, transport and other infrastructure needed to support the future Henderson Defence Precinct, a senior Defence Department official has admitted.

John Carey has called for an urgent briefing on a Supreme Court decision over public housing.

Government 19 hours ago

Housing decision prompts urgent briefing

Housing Minister John Carey has called for an urgent briefing on a Supreme Court decision, which ruled in favour of an Aboriginal tenant in a public housing dispute.

Andrew Hastie speaking at Land Forces 2026. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Defence Economy 08 Oct 2026

Hastie calls for North West defence funding surge

Shadow industry minister Andrew Hastie has accused the Albanese government of leaving WA's North West exposed, demanding a major funding uplift to build surge infrastructure and protect the region's resource wealth.

HIFraser Group Chief Operating Officer, Peter Andrews, with ASC Head of Procurement, Michael Tirimacco. Photo: ASC.

Exclusive 1 day ago

HIFraser, ASC ink $40m Collins Class sub deal

Sovereign submarine builder ASC has awarded Australian engineering specialist HIFraser a six-year contract valued at nearly $40 million to continue maintaining the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class submarine fleet.

Nicola Forrest and Philippa Watson in front of Indigenous art work

Cultural Industries 09 Oct 2026

Nicola Forrest's $520m foundation donation

Nicola Forrest has shifted almost $520 million in cash and shares to her Coaxial Foundation in what is billed as the biggest single philanthropic gesture from an Australian individual.

Energy 09 Oct 2026

Tronox mine to become wind farm

A mineral sands mine north of Perth will be converted into a wind and battery energy park under plans put forward to state development authorities.

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