The descendant of a Pilbara Strike leader has laid down a challenge for miners to lift royalty payments and help native title holders build their own mines.
Australia's share market has broken its worst losing streak since 2018 as oil prices eased from four-year highs and strong US earnings boosted investor sentiment.
National seafood group KB Seafood will be taking over operational control of Indian Ocean Rock Lobster's Cervantes processing facility, in a move that doubles its capacity in WA.
David Campbell Transport is taking Aurizon to court in an attempt to recoup some $8 million it says it's owed over haulage at Glencore's Murrin Murrin operations.
The Australian bourse has continued its losing streak into its eighth-straight day as oil prices rocketed and the realities of a prolonged energy shock hit home for Woolworths and other exposed businesses.
A regional development assessment panel has unanimously approved Synergy's contentious $500 million Scott River wind farm, despite significant public concern over the project.
An award winning Perth-developed device to treat chronic ear infections in children has received FDA approval, clearing the way for its launch in the United States.
Damon Neaves-led Finder Energy has announced plans to raise $30 million, as it aims to further accelerate activities at its KTJ oil project off the coast of Timor Leste.
Average renewable contributions to Western Australia's wholesale electricity market fell back more than 6 per cent quarter-on-quarter during the three months to March 31.
Australian shares have fallen for a seventh straight session as sticky inflation made worse by the Middle East energy crisis rose to its highest rate in three years.
The federal government has thrown extra funding at plans to speed up project approvals, a week after signing the first memorandum of understanding with Western Australia.
The state and federal governments will jointly fund major road infrastructure works at the Naval Base industrial gateway, near the planned Westport development.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given a strong indication his government will not adopt any form of super-profits tax on gas exports ahead of the May federal budget.
Liontown is pushing ahead with early works on its previously pared back expansion plans for its Kathleen Valley underground mine, citing confidence in the lithium market's trajectory.
Tim Goyder-chaired Minerals 260 has selected ATCO Structures and Logistics to design and build workplace accommodation at its flagship Bullabulling gold project in Kalgoorlie.
Woodside Energy's new chief executive has flagged a cost-focused review of the business, following a quarter in which realised prices rose 11 per cent for its product.
Australia's share market has notched a sixth-straight session of losses, falling on reports the US will likely reject an Iranian plan to open the Strait of Hormuz.
A planning body has greenlit a development to house residents aged over 55 in the western suburbs, with the first stage of the project to cost $40 million.
Woodside and Inpex joined Roger Cook in lambasting a proposed LNG windfall tax today, warning it could kill major projects and destroy Australia's reputation as a stable investment destination.
Perth Racing has signed a two-year media partnership deal with Craig Hutchison-led Sports Entertainment Group, effective from May 1, for an undisclosed amount.
Golf WA chief executive Arron Minchin says the state governing body intends to continue working closely with on-course and off-course golf facility owners to maximise participation.
Almost half of Australia's mid-market business leaders are forecasting no real growth for the remainder of the year but claim cutting red tape in the federal budget could turn their prospects around, KPMG finds.
Mark Pownall, Jack McGinn, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss Woodside's AGM, BHP-China impasse ending, exploration costs reprieve, Fortescue's green power play and more.
Australia's share market has fallen for a fourth-straight session, with banks and miners weighing heavily on the bourse as the Persian Gulf conflict dims the global economic outlook.
IGO has labelled performance at Greenbushes as “disappointing” after cutting its lithium production guidance and grappling with safety incidents through the quarter.
Australia's peak corporate regulator has issued notices to four finfluencers who it says were providing unlicensed financial advice or engaging in deceptive conduct.
Pilbara lithium miner PLS Group has grown its cash coffers to $1.5 billion amid a record production result and improved pricing, as it progresses its production expansion plans.
Woodside Energy has been grilled over its claim the Browse project would be rendered uneconomic under a mooted gas export tax, at a Greens-led senate committee in Perth.
A new leadership structure is set for Fringe World organiser Artrage, as Jo Thomas steps back from her chief executive role to continue on solely as creative director.
A $950 million green energy project has been backed by Fortescue's board to satiate the miner's needs and deliver power for local industries such as data centres.
A WA not-for-profit parenting service will receive $130 million from the state government over the next eight years to continue free access to support services.
US stocks have fallen in choppy trading as hopes dimmed for a quick end to the Iran war while investors grappled with a mixed bag of earnings reports as concerns resurfaced about AI-driven disruption across the software sector.
Gina Rinehart's $200 million commitment to house struggling veterans is close to the biggest single gesture of generosity ever made by a Western Australian, pipped only by one other (see the full list).
Resurgent oil prices have helped push Australia's share market lower for a third straight session as the US and Iran escalate their respective shipping blockades.
Almost $30 million has been set aside to digitise driver's licences in the upcoming state budget, as the government moves to modernise services in line with other states.
Woodside Energy chair Richard Goyder has dismissed suggestions that the recruitment of director Mark Cutifani comes with a conflict of interest relating to his cousin Tim.
Commonwealth Bank has confirmed it will axe a further 119 Australian jobs as it continues to restructure its operations, adding to the roughly 400 roles cut earlier this year.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given an update on the status of Australian fuel supplies, saying there was no imminent possibility of the country moving to a higher level of the national fuel security plan.
Two thirds of WA founders are grappling with financial stress as a landmark StartupWA report reveals a mental health crisis leaving state's innovation ecosystem at a breaking point.
Gina Rinehart has described as a “national crisis and disgrace” the number of homeless veterans and war heroes in Australia, as Hancock Prospecting announced a $200 million commitment to buy them homes.
Chevron has fully restored LNG production at its Wheatstone LNG facility, almost a month after Cyclone Narelle damaged infrastructure at the project near Onslow.
Microsoft will make one of the largest investments in Australia's artificial intelligence industry, pledging to spend $25 billion over three years to boost data centres, job training and cybersecurity defences.
US stocks climbed on Wednesday to send the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to closing records, after President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran, with a round of solid corporate earnings providing additional support for optimism.
The battle for Wiluna Mining Corporation and its lucrative gold portfolio is heating up again, with management seeking to dodge a Creasy-led control attempt and change its name ahead of a relisting.
Golden Sedayu has rebutted the union's claims that its chosen consultant for the $4 billion Burswood project would put the development at risk, following union protests today.
Paul Hemburrow-led Paladin Energy has raised the FY26 production guidance at its flagship Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia, following stronger sustained performance.
Iluka Resources says the conflict in the Middle East has accelerated electrification efforts, as its capital expenditure on its under-construction Eneabba rare earths refinery nears $1 billion.
The state government has announced 120 additional hospital beds will be available to the public over the winter flu period, but it's yet to reveal the cost of the pre-budget commitment.
