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.
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.
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.
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.
Western Australia's attractiveness as a mining investment destination collapsed last year amid a turbulent time for environment and workplace policy upheaval.
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.
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.
WA Shadow Treasurer Sandra Brewer says she will introduce a private members bill for the creation of a parliamentary budget office to scrutinise spending.
The coalition has referenced the 1990s sitcom Seinfeld in its criticism of Anthony Albanese's failure to secure a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Mineral Resources has met its iron ore and lithium production targets for the year, albeit with the latter just keeping its head above water due to depressed battery metals prices.
US stocks have closed lower as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated from record highs after some disappointing corporate earnings while investors awaited a Federal Reserve policy statement.
Its report coincided with the WA government laying out more details on its planned energy transition and Western Power issuing grid connection offers to battery storage projects.
