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Kalgoorlie's chronic housing shortage is impeding Northern Star Resources' ability to lift output amid record gold prices, as it grapples with 100 vacancies.

The prime minister is expecting to make progress on a landmark free trade deal with the European Union during a gathering of world leaders in South Africa.

Wall Street stocks slid overnight in a sharp reversal from an early rally, as technology gains faded after a boost from Nvidia's earnings and US jobs data muddied the labour market outlook.

APRA flags lending curbs on mortgages

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss WA's contractor industry.

A Supreme Court judge has expressed dismay after a female associate at Perth establishment law firm Lavan was left to explain mistakes in the court battle for Wiluna Mining.

The land developer's share price has lifted on the back of its updated earnings guidance.

The Australian bourse has notched its biggest gain since August as technology rebounds and mining boons led the market higher.

Vocational education in WA is set for a boost after the state and federal governments today announced a $113 million package aimed at lifting graduation rates.

Perth-based copper explorer Emu has announced another key change at the top, with Adrian Griffin ceasing his consulting services arrangement with the company.

A development assessment panel has approved an eight-storey apartment block in West Leederville, estimated to cost $15 million.

ANALYSIS: The latest inflation figures could push the RBA to adjust interest rates, just not in the direction mortgage holders would prefer.

WA farming co-op giant CBH Group has sold its 50 per cent stake in South East Asian flour producer Interflour to Hong Kong-based Upper Pickering Group for $169 million.

A recently approved $55 million development plan on the Shacks Holden car yard is set to add hundreds of rooms to Fremantle.

Emeco says its outlook for FY26 remains ‘positive' amid the company's increased business development focus.

Chris Ellison says his succession hasn't been accelerated by the media, as he reflects on an “incredibly tough year” defined by a series of corporate governance failures.

The lead proponent in the $55 billion Australian Renewable Energy Hub hopes to pull the trigger on a final investment decision as early as 2027, despite the withdrawal of energy giant BP.

Cloudy Bay Vineyards, the brainchild of prominent Margaret River wine figure David Hohnen, made the list of the World's 50 Best Vineyards.

The EPA has decided to not assess the WA government's proposed sporting complex at Burswood, mirroring its approach to the contentious Crawley ferry service proposal.

Brightstar Resources boss Alex Rovira says the company's vision of becoming an emerging mid-tier gold producer remains on course.

Besieged Mineral Resources founder Chris Ellison will outrun his departure date, remaining as managing director as the board refuses to “rush” the search for a new boss.

OPINION: Politicians seem to believe their actions during question time are exempt from expectations of civil behaviour.

The collapse of one contractor and its acquisition by another provides a telling case study on business in WA.

Australia will not host the UN's annual climate summit in 2026, instead yielding to a rival bid from Turkey.

US stocks ended a choppy session higher overnight, rebounding from recent losses as technology stocks rose ahead of Nvidia's quarterly results.

Nats warn Labor over Greens deal

St John of God Health Care reported a net loss of $22.4 million for last financial year, a much-improved result generated off $2.2 billion of revenue weighed by private sector challenges.

The ABN Group managing director says the government should be directing more resources at the housing sector.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss current trends within WA's professional services sector.

CLE Town Planning + Design managing director Jane Bennett has been appointed as deputy chair of the Environmental Protection Authority.

ASX-listed Tasmea has agreed to acquire the nation's largest privately owned labour hire business, WorkPac Group, in a deal worth as much as $60.7 million.

Mining and energy stocks have struggled to counterbalance a weak financial sector, leaving the Australian share market slightly lower ahead of key overseas economic data returning from a US government shutdown.