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Wall Street ends higher as investors turn to earnings

By AAP

New York Stock Exchange

The ‌S&P 500 has risen to end just short of a record high as a blockbuster Nasdaq debut of South Korea's SK Hynix fuelled optimism ‌about memory-chip makers.

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RBA braces for private credit stress

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At Close of Business podcast July 10 2026

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn talk about Forrestania Resources and its growth over the past year.

Government 2 days ago

One Nation's potential by-election candidate

A southern suburbs gymnasium owner is on the shortlist to contest the Secret Harbour by-election on August 29.

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Shares snap losing streak but end week lower

Australia's share market has broken a four-session losing streak but ended the week lower as a global rally in artificial intelligence and chip stocks largely skipped the local bourse.

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Mining

Cockatoo Island iron ore mine owner in administration

The owner of a mothballed iron ore mine on Cockatoo Island has tumbled into administration, with insolvency practitioners assessing a sale or recapitalisation.

KordaMentha’s Richard Tucker and John Bumbak were appointed voluntary administrators of Cockatoo Island Mining (CIM) by the company’s board on Tuesday.

CIM is backed entirely by reclusive Hong Kong investor Choi Lai Kuen, according to ASIC filings. CIM bought the mine out of receivership from Pluton Resources in 2020.

08 Jul 2026

Perth Cultural Centre revamp

Cultural Industries 09 Jul 2026

Perth Cultural Centre in delay, cost blowout

The state government has revealed the opening date of the Perth Cultural Centre redevelopment has been pushed back again after years of delay and a total cost rise of $25 million.

Government 2 days ago

Secret Harbour by-election set for late August

The much-anticipated Secret Harbour by-election is expected to be held on Saturday, August 29, with Labor's candidate confirmed and the Liberals considering at least two candidates.

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Technology, Innovation & Science 2 days ago

Russian cyber group attacks distributor

A notorious Russian cybercriminal group that recently shut down Australia's second-largest sugar producer for weeks has now targeted one of the nation's largest gourmet food distributors, which has a facility in Bassendean.

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Construction

Special Report: Construction

Construction

Senior editor Mark Beyer provides a rundown of the changes reshaping the state’s construction sector.

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From Ore to Opportunity: The Path to A Green Industry

July 2026 Friday

From Ore to Opportunity: The Path to A Green Industry

Join industry leaders, innovators and policymakers for From Ore to Opportunity: The Path to a Green Industry, exploring the major opportunities, challenges and strategic decisions shaping Australia’s green economy.

Politics & Business breakfast with Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash

July 2026 Tuesday

Politics & Business breakfast with Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash

Join us for an engaging discussion with the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate.

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ACOB

At Close of Business podcast July 10 2026

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn talk about Forrestania Resources and its growth over the past year.

Mark My Words July 10 2026

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Sam Jones and Claire Tyrrell to discuss the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

At Close of Business.

At Close of Business podcast July 9 2026

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the growth of Kalgoorlie company Topdrill.

ACOB

At Close of Business podcast July 8 2026

Mark Beyer speaks to Sam Jones about the growth of in-house construction divisions.

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Big Hits: Andean Silver, Midas Minerals and Iltani Resources

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ASX Runners of the Week: Argent, Peregrine, NewPeak Metals & Caspin

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09 Jul 2026

KalGold drilling blitz targets WA Goldfields discovery repeat

xpedra

09 Jul 2026

Huge high-grade gold hit for Xpedra at emerging NSW play

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09 Jul 2026

Corazon seals company-making WA gold acquisition

LARVOTTO LRV BLOCKADE COPPER BNBWA

09 Jul 2026

Larvotto locks in Mt Isa copper prize after drill win

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Thought Leadership 10 min ago

On the Other Hand, You've Got to Be Ambidextrous

The specialist-versus-generalist debate assumes business sits on one spectrum. As AI makes fake expertise free, Mark Braddock argues real advantage lies in two axes, craft and market, the lesson Agency of the Year winner Block was quietly built on.

Tariffs Are Forcing Businesses to Rethink Supply Chains — But Local Manufacturing Still Needs Workers

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Tariffs Are Forcing Businesses to Rethink Supply Chains — But Local Manufacturing Still Needs Workers

Global tariffs and growing trade instability are increasingly forcing businesses around the world to rethink how dependent they have become on fragile international supply chains.

WA’s Trade Shortage Has Become a Business Risk, Not Just a Recruitment Problem

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WA’s Trade Shortage Has Become a Business Risk, Not Just a Recruitment Problem

Western Australia's economy continues to send mixed signals.

On 10 September, corporate executives, directors, business owners and community leaders will spend a night sleeping in their vehicles

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Park for a Purpose: Why Foodbank WA Is Asking Business Leaders to Spend a Night in Their Cars

On 10th September, corporate executives, directors, business owners and community leaders will swap the comfort of their homes for a night sleeping in their vehicles as part of Foodbank WA's Initiative Park for a Purpose.

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