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Wiluna Mining is on track to collect $63.4 million in much-needed capital from shareholders for its namesake gold project, around $20 million less than it had sought to raise.

A $300 million proposal to expand barramundi farming sites across the Kimberley region will be assessed due to environmental factors.

The ASX200 index fell to its lowest level since November 2020 at midday, dropping 2.1 per cent in morning trade as global markets continue their meltdown.

Artrya shares continued to drop this morning after the US Food and Drug Administration knocked back its AI-based coronary diagnostic product for commercial use.

CCC head John McKechnie says the failure to acknowledge that many political donors are seeking policy outcomes is holding back true transparency.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with state and territory leaders in Canberra face-to-face on Friday for the first time since being elected.

Costly switch from coal

A report by WA's independent energy market operator has highlighted the need for new investment to avoid a predicted shortfall in the sector's capacity in 2025.

The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved NewCo Mills' second go at building a stock feed grain mill on a 5.75 hectare site in Bullsbrook.

The opposition wants more answers over a $6.6m payout to Huawei by the state government.

The Australian share market has been unable to sustain its morning gains, closing lower for its fifth straight session.

The largest coal mine in New South Wales will close by the turn of the decade after BHP was unable to strike a viable deal for the asset.

The privately-owned glass company that supplies some of the state's building companies has cited staff shortages, cost increases and stock constraints for its decision to cease trading after 75 years.

National wealth management firm Ord Minnett has used the official opening of its Perth office to signal its intention to expand in Western Australia.

Senior editor Mark Beyer goes over the highlights of a recent business lunch with three of the state's best-known entrepreneurs.

A probe into failed firm Titan Interactive has been given access to list of prominent business figures it approached to acquire capital, including Multiplex heir Andrew Roberts and millionaire John Poynton.

A male worker has died at a salt refinery in North Coogee this morning.

The state government has released the results of a three-month community consultation over a proposed trench on West Coast Highway, with a majority of survey participants backing the idea.

Western Australia's jobless rate relaxed marginally to 3.1 per cent in May, though national unemployment remains at nearly a 50-year low.

Australians are too concerned with cost-of-living pressures to give much thought to replacing the Queen with an Australian head of state.

The former Matilda Bay Brewery site on Stirling Highway has been earmarked for a $185 million, 16-storey apartment development and more than 10,000 square metres of community space.

Tony Grist, Gavin Rezos and Stephen Langsford are prolific dealmakers - they share the lessons they've learned over three decades and explain what they look for in new investments.

Industry says Australian businesses are faced with workforce shortages supply chain disruptions and impacts of rising inflation.

‘Demonising' resources sector not part of sensible net zero goal: King

Construction has begun on a $68 million antenna at the European Space Agency's New Norcia tracking site, a project tipped to strengthen the agency's relationship with Australia.

The local bourse has closed lower for the sixth session in the past seven as traders digest the possibility of a supersized US rate hike overnight.

Rio Tinto has delivered first ore from its Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in the Pilbara, though costs for the new project have run almost $US500 million over initial estimates.

The state government has awarded KPMG a $500,000 contract to investigate a faster rail service between Perth and Bunbury.

Alumina producer South32, which is a major buyer of Collie coal, said the state government's planned coal exit was consistent with its own plans.

Huawei deal for Transperth radio network has cost taxpayers $6.6 million in a termination settlement.

Nine members, including Morgan Solomon and Janelle Marr, have been appointed to the Arts and Culture Trust board, the body replacing the Perth Theatre Trust.

Senior editor Mark Pownall details the life and times of fisherman, wholesale food business player, and Golden Ponds founder and developer Tony Pannacchione.