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Inglewood-based investor Don Evans has pleaded guilty to conspiring to manipulate the share price of Victoria-based explorer Quantum Resources in 2015.

The former boss of Perth-based Legacy Iron Ore has pleaded guilty to siphoning more than $725,000 from the ASX-listed explorer almost a decade ago.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to maintaining the "status quo" in the wake of increased tensions with China.

The Indian Ocean near Perth and Bunbury is one of six offshore wind energy locations being considered across the country.

Bulk billing ‘on verge of collapse'

A carbon penalty will be considered for high emission generators in WA's main power grid, with the state government to sound out industry.

The property fund's WA assets accounted $34.2 million of an overall $326 million valuation gain.

Sam Barbaro will officially take over the reins of government-owned network operator Western Power as chief executive, following the departure of Ed Kalajzic in March.

The state's largest local government is weighing up a WALGA exit with claims the association has spent a "disproportionate amount of time" advocating smaller councils.

The Australian share market closed flat after an early rally to a fresh two-month high faded throughout the day.

Qube has vowed to defend a $15.5 million lawsuit it's facing at the hands of the maritime union over claims it unlawfully docked the wages of up to 1,000 stevedores.

Michael McGowan's journey to the top of WA's peak housing body featured a serendipitous alignment of circumstances.

Xanadu chief winemaker and La Kooki founder Glenn Goodall has been crowned Halliday Wine Companion's 2023 Winemaker of the Year.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about Business News' latest cover story, including highlights from his discussion with the state's auditor general.

Newly appointed boss of the WA Alliance to End Homelessness David Pearson said it was not ‘normal' for a city like Perth to have high numbers of people experiencing homelessness.

The state government's $22 million proposal for a new primary school in Hammond Park will be considered by its own planning body next week.

Shares in Decmil have rallied ahead of news the group had finally reached a peace deal in its $11 million stoush with subcontractor Southern Cross Electrical Engineering.

Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen says the government's climate change legislation will send a message to the global community about Australia's renewed action on reduction emissions.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has matched this week's move by the central bank and raised its variable home loan rates.

Lynas to produce more rare earths sooner

The CBD has seen a 0.8 per cent increase in office vacancy rates in the past six months as new supply hits the market, Property Council figures show.

Lynas Rare Earths, Liontown Resources, Capricorn Metals and Tim Goyder have taken home awards from this year's Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum.

The agreement between Pfizer and takeover target ResApp has had another revision with an increased cash offer of 20.8 cents per share.

The Australian share market has finished slightly lower, ending its six-day winning streak.

Australia will continue to work with its allies to promote stability in the region, following rising tensions between Beijing and Washington, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Mayor Albert Jacob has lost his bid to have six complaints made against him thrown out, with the administrative tribunal affirming his conduct was “antagonistic”.

Global private equity fund Appian has agreed to invest up to $94 million in the Gorno project by South Perth-based mining company Altamin.

Senior editor Mark Pownall discusses some of the highlights of his wealth advisors feature, including recent market troubles, national trends, and the appeal of working from Cottesloe.

Chalice Mining's Julimar discovery is tipped to herald a new metals province in WA, but its location within a state forest could put the social licence of ‘green metals' to the test.

McIntosh & Son has acquired Midwest agricultural dealership Purcher International, the company's second deal in the past fortnight.

The Albanese government has agreed to a number of changes to its climate laws, securing Greens support to get them through parliament.

Richard Marles has named former defence and foreign affairs minister Stephen Smith to co-lead a strategic review of Australia's defence force.