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Evolution Mining founder Jake Klein sold $36 million worth of EVN shares days after the company posted a record profit and tripled its dividend.

A WA training facility has launched new sessions and eyed expansion amid a surge in workers seeking accreditation.

Two WAFL clubs have secured Perth Football League grand final hosting rights for the next three seasons.

Fenix Resources has shipped its first batch of iron ore from its Beebyn mine in the Mid West, pushing its combined production run rate across all operations to 4 million tonnes per annum.

Property developer Hesperia's $500 million battery storage and solar farm project in Collie, scheduled to be decided next week, has been recommended for approval.

POSCO's proposed $4.4-billion Pilbara green iron plant has been recommended for approval by the state's environmental watchdog.

Gina Rinehart has positioned Hancock Prospecting among the next consortium of firms competing for Saudi exploration licences.

The University of Western Australia has invested $1 million into Perth-based medtech company OncoRes.

Google engaged in anti-competitive behaviour when it asked telcos to install only its search engine on phones, Australia's competition watchdog says.

Australia's largest airline has been ordered to pay an eyewatering penalty for illegally sacking more than 1800 ground staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Companies including Epiroc, Weir Minerals, Komatsu and Sandvik have reshaped the local mining technology sector after nearly 20 acquisitions.

National Australia Bank says issues with its payroll systems has resulted in some staff being incorrectly paid.

The blue-chip Dow Jones ended higher in the US for the week.

Successive new rules stifling growth: PC

Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss the recent scrapping of four major hydrogen plays.

The local bourse has ended the week on its highest ever note, locking in a record close after hitting new intraday peaks for five straight sessions.

OPINION: The hands-on nature of jobs in many sectors of the WA economy may help the state avoid mass redundancies due to AI.

Portfolio values are on the rise for Centuria's office real estate investment trust as the group reported its first valuation increase since 2022.

Australian households spent more on recreation amid recent major sporting events with CommBank predicting an economic recovery if the trend continues.

OPINION: Inhabitants of a Scottish island are taking a collaborative approach to ensuring a sustainable, prosperous future.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss lithium; El Caballo; Freo hotel plans; Rate cut; Federal government fund's loss; Seven West Media results; and Revo boss Andrew Holder.

ANALYSIS: Attendees at the latest Tiger Connect Business Forum were once again treated to rare insights from some of WA's prominent business leaders.

Well-known fishing identity Joe Rotondella has donated $1 million to the Stephen Michael Foundation, a gesture warmly appreciated by chief executive, Paul Mugambwa.

Mr Barnes will chair Western Power from December, just six months after he was tapped for the energy corporation's deputy chairmanship.

The scrapping of four major hydrogen projects with links to WA late last month sent shockwaves through a flailing sector, but work is ongoing.

The Forrests' Fiveight has made a move on the Cape Lodge revival, submitting a $22 million application to redevelop the South West asset.

The $40 million resort redevelopment on Rottnest Island was completed last month, while the construction of its staff accommodation is due to commence.

Ampol has agreed to buy EG Group's 500 Australian petrol stations for almost $1.1 billion, growing its company-owned and operated footprint to over 1,100 stores.

A Western Australian-bred apple has hit retail shelves in the United States of America for the first time this month.

New York-listed Accenture has acquired Australian cybersecurity giant CyberCX from BGH Capital in a deal believed to be worth over $1 billion.

WA1 Resources has announced plans to raise $100 million, in order to fast-track progression at its Luni niobium project in the state's West Arunta region.

Noah Chinyanga is working to build a consistent wholesale bouquet service in WA.