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The Malaysian developer says it's keen to work with an external local builder on its $450 million Subiaco project.

The federal government has pledged to reduce all student debts by 20 per cent, which would wipe more than $16 billion owed by millions of Australians.

Shares in Beach Energy have fallen sharply after the company flagged a large impairment related to lower commodity prices and a downgrade of gas reserves at a Perth Basin project.

Entrepreneurial car dealer Tyson Sutton has bought out the Van Helvoort family from the WA car retailing and property giant.

Capricorn Metals has continued its project buying spree, striking its seventh deal this year in a move to acquire land north of its Mt Gibson project for $1.5 million.

The United States will impose 50 per cent tariffs on some copper imports but not copper ores or cathodes, the White House says.

Most U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday after doubts rose on Wall Street about whether the Federal Reserve will deliver economy-juicing cuts to interest rates by September.

Amid rail facility upgrades up-country, the nation's largest grain handler is turning attention to its seaside infrastructure.

Half a million dollars has been donated through the sale of blue work boots to support tradie mental and physical health.

The provision of tourism-related infrastructure will need to lift to meet WA's growing potential.

Big business acts to shake award rules

Rio Tinto has reported a significant fall in half-year profit after being adversely affected by the decline in iron ore prices, leading to a big cut in its dividend.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss hurdles plaguing the Indigenous tourism sector.

The local share market has spiked to near-record levels after cooler-than-expected inflation paved the way for the Reserve Bank to cut rates next month.

The state government has dismissed Bulletin Resources' appeal over mineral exploration near Ravensthorpe, a move environmental groups described as a landmark decision.

Critical minerals miner IGO has all but lost confidence in the future of its underperforming Kwinana lithium refinery, having written down the asset's value to zero.

Strike Energy says WA's gas market is set to tighten, despite facing soft pricing conditions over the June quarter.

The Commissioner of State Revenue has moved to wind up the company which owns the Library nightclub site, once controlled by Modco Residential founders.

A Pilbara council will take on a $56 million bank loan to help a developer build a 116-unit apartment complex which drew strong opposition from the public.

WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas has doubled down on his support for renewable energy and the Aboriginal flag as federal counterparts criticise him from within.

WA charities have received a record donation through grain voluntarily forfeited by growers in the 2024/2025 harvest.

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Western Australia's attractiveness as a mining investment destination collapsed last year amid a turbulent time for environment and workplace policy upheaval.

OPINION: AI is facilitating a staggering rate of software development.

Cyber law enforcement from the Five Eyes Alliance have detailed the techniques of Scattered Spider, the group believed to be behind a recent Qantas data breach.

The state government has committed $57 million to tackle road safety risks, funding more than 100 projects in Western Australia.

The proposal, which recently received federal government approval, forms part of the $5 billion overhaul of the airport.

The state's Indigenous tourism sector is growing, although regional risks, funding and equity remain major hurdles.

A tanker likely carrying Russian crude oil processed and blended in India is offloading its cargo to BP's refinery south of Perth.

Australia's inflation eased to 2.1 per cent in the June quarter, bolstering expectations the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates at its August meeting.

A desire to rebuild a local beer supply chain has WA brewers looking to the Wheatbelt to sow a good story.

WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer says she will introduce a private members bill for the creation of a parliamentary budget office to scrutinise spending.