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News 13 hours ago

Australian shares advance as banks, miners rally

Australia's share market has started the week higher after banks rallied in anticipation of US earnings season, while rebounding metals prices supported mining stocks.

Property 14 hours 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.

Podcasts 14 hours ago

At Close of Business podcast October 12 2026

Justin Fris speaks to Mark Beyer about Cash Converters' lengthy involvement with all levels of rugby league in Western Australia.

The spring supply flush could come early. Photo: Tutye

Agribusiness 14 hours ago

Pressures build on lamb prices

OPINION: The lamb market could be moving from winter scarcity towards greater availability earlier than usual.

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

Exclusive 14 hours 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.

Oil & Gas 15 hours ago

The oil crisis is deepening

OPINION: The global oil shock is back and for Australia, the risks extend beyond the resurgence of higher petrol prices.

Mining 15 hours ago

Ballard to raise up to $50m

West Perth-based Ballard Mining has announced it will raise up to $50 million, as it eyes hitting the two-million-ounce barrier at its Mt Ida gold project in the Goldfields.

Manufacturing 15 hours ago

SCEE to acquire Entire, enter new sector

Graeme Dunn-led Southern Cross Electrical Engineering will enter the mechanical services sector, after announcing it will acquire Victoria-based Entire Operations.

Cultural Industries 15 hours ago

O’Byrne wins 2026 Lester Prize

Melbourne-based artist Fiona O'Byrne has taken home the Lester Prize for Portraiture, with judges unanimously selecting her oil painting of her daughter in last week's awards.

While not a drone manufacturer, Overwatch's technology platform integrated sensors from drones in maintaining maritime surveillance. Photo: Department of Defence.

Technology, Innovation & Science 16 hours ago

Overwatch Technologies to join ASX in $8m float

A homegrown tech company that tracks illicit ships at sea is set to join the Australian share market this Friday after raising $8 million from investors.

Australian workers lodged 147,200 serious compensation claims involving a week or more off work in 2024–25.

Health 18 hours ago

WA workplace safety under scrutiny

Twenty-eight workers lost their lives on the job across Western Australia in 2025, pushing the state's workplace fatality rate above the national average during the deadliest year for Australian workplaces in more than a decade.

Contracts 19 hours ago

Genus acquires Kiwi contractor for up to NZ$65m

GenusPlus Group has taken a key step in further its growth in New Zealand, after inking a deal to acquire private Kiwi contractor Universal Communications Group.

The Mineral Europa at sea. Photo: CMB.TECH

Transport & Logistics 19 hours ago

Ammonia-fueled ship en route to Pilbara

A trailblazing Belgian bulk carrier has set sail on its maiden voyage from China to the Pilbara.

Deals 19 hours ago

Arafura inks upsized rare earths offtake deal

Arafura Rare Earths has executed an upsized offtake deal with global commodities trader Traxys North America after breaking ground on its $1.6 billion Nolans rare earths project.

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

Education 19 hours 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'.

Sport 20 hours ago

Cashies committed to WA Rugby League

The Cash Converters name is never far from the conversation when talk turns to the growth of rugby league in Western Australia during the past 30 years.

News 21 hours ago

'Loud and clear': tax surcharge about-face defended

The government has defended a messy transition period that is set to cost millions of dollars as it covers the bill for businesses' card surcharges on tax payments.

News 22 hours ago

Wall Street posts strong gains ahead of inflation data

Wall Street has closed ‌higher as investors shifted their focus to next week, with third-quarter earnings season set to start and inflation data expected, which could shed light on the Federal ‌Reserve's next policy decision.

News 23 hours ago

Morning Headlines

Charger levy on bills ‘will help switch to EVs'

Sport 09 Oct 2026

De Ceglie departs as Perth Bears CEO

Anthony De Ceglie has stepped down as chief executive of the Perth Bears, effective immediately.

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.

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.

Podcasts 09 Oct 2026

At Close of Business podcast October 9 2026

Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss changes to tax and R&D incentives for startups.

Cultural Industries 09 Oct 2026

Freo Design Week to draw crowds in third year

A biennial celebration of design is set to return to Fremantle for a third year next week, expected to draw 15,000 attendees to more than 60 events.

News 09 Oct 2026

Australian shares inch higher as caution reigns

Australian shares have clocked a second week of modest progress, as global bond yields, stubborn oil prices and local economic woes cap investor confidence.

News 09 Oct 2026

ATO delays credit card payment ban

Small businesses that rely on credit cards to pay tax have been handed a reprieve after Treasurer Jim Chalmers forced the tax office to push back its controversial payment ban in exchange for more

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.

StartupWA chair Charlie Gunningham. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Technology, Innovation & Science 09 Oct 2026

Disincentivised sector ponders options

Western Australia's startup community is warning of an exodus of companies from the state despite the federal government seeking to ameliorate changes announced in the May budget.

Capability X CTO Adrian Kirk-Burnnand, CCO Lex Simmons, WA Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson and Capability X founder Chris Eastwell. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Technology, Innovation & Science 09 Oct 2026

Perth's Capability X to list in $12m IPO

Perth-based safety technology specialist Capability X will list on the ASX in November, offering 60 million shares at 20 cents for an implied market cap of $34.5 million.

L-R: Ben Giles, Geoff Perich and David Orr at the AIBC 2026 conference's mining panel.

Mining 09 Oct 2026

Mining panel speaks on Indonesian policy

A panel of mining industry leaders has weighed in on Indonesia's move to prioritise local contractors at resources projects, which could impact Australian investment in the country.

Defence Economy 09 Oct 2026

Inside Land Forces: Defence trade show rivals showbags

OPINION: Move over Bertie Beetle, the defence sector has rewritten the rules of the showbag pavilion, turning the halls of PCEC into the world's most heavily armoured showbag haul.

The 2026 BBL final between the Perth Scorchers and the Sydney Sixers at Optus Stadium. Photo: AAP /Richard Wainwright

Opinion 09 Oct 2026

Profit, pitfalls of privatisation push

OPINION: BBL clubs face a crucial decision if they want to compete with the best of the world's T20 competitions.

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