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Westpac has been fined $26 million for grossly negligent conduct after failing to respond to customers in financial hardship.

Gina Rinehart has secured an indirect 9.15 per cent interest in Southern Cross Media Group, through a loan to Kerry Stokes's long-time lieutenant Bruce McWilliam.

TSA Group chair Tim Ungar has been appointed chair of the WA Cricket Foundation, effective from June 1.

Architects are adapting the way they work amid ongoing global challenges.

Perth 3D-printed propulsion system developer Aurora Labs Limited has inked a three-year deal with a joint venture comprising some of the world's largest defence companies.

Rethink tax moves, urge tech chiefs

The tier one contractor is set to build Sirona Urban's student accommodation tower in Perth City Link.

Lynas Rare Earths' outgoing chief executive Amanda Lacaze has emerged as the new chair of the Minerals Council of Australia.

Ella Loneragan runs through the latest on Cook's defence plan, a City of Perth backflip and Andrew Forrest's Cottesloe project.

Aboriginal small business owners are being encouraged to snap up companies held by baby boomers as they look to offload assets before heading into retirement.

Australia's share market has pared some early losses, as investors weigh fresh US strikes on Iran against White House assurances of an impending peace deal.

OPINION: Two recent strategy documents recalibrate the nation's strategic posture and redefine the role of industry.

Mark Stothard's Echo Marine has bought the award-winning JahRoc Furniture brand and plans to integrate its operations with his Henderson-based superyacht business.

A group of City of Perth councillors appear set to backflip on planned improvements to their travel, accommodation and hospitality allowances.

The southern hemisphere's first 3D-printed unmanned surface vehicle, manufactured in WA, has been unveiled.

Netball WA Group chief executive Simone Hansen has welcomed an increased net surplus in FY25, however says a commitment to strong financial discipline will remain.

Mineral Resources and its JV partner are investing $490 million in an underground expansion of its Mt Marion lithium mine, a move it expects will pay off in less than a year.

The head of Australia's Navy, who will soon lead Australia's defence force more broadly, says access to global sea lanes has become an existential crisis for the nation.

Andrew Forrest is seeking to build a $10.5 million housing development adjacent to his historic Le Fanu mansion.

Premier Roger Cook has told a conference of global defence industry and military leaders that Western Australia is planning to build a manufacturing facility that could produce guided missiles in Collie.

Tony Patrizi-led GR Engineering Services has secured multiple EPC contracts, with one of these enacted courtesy of Brightstar Resources' Goldfields Hub reaching FID.

A serious lack of Indigenous businesses operating in the mining industry presents a compelling case for entrepreneurship to plug the gap in the Kimberley.

Wind farms and solar panels are producing more of Australia's electricity than ever, but slow approvals and investment commitments could stall progress.

For the second time in just over a month, NRW's subsidiary Fredon has booked a sizeable suite of contracts.

The Big Australian has begun talks with Yindjibarndi Energy on a deal to supply green power to the miner's extensive Pilbara iron ore operations.

Stocks have surged, while the US dollar and oil prices slid ‌as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk appetite.

CBA boss warns ofjob losses from AI

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about variables within Fortescue's pursuit of a real-zero agenda.

A multi-million-dollar funding boost has taken the Cottesloe foreshore redevelopment off the ice, advancing the project five years after a masterplan was finalised.

Brothers Warwick and Garrett Prendiville's recent multi-million-dollar home purchases form part of close to $90 million of transactions in the region.

NSW developer Blaq Projects is progressing its $100 million 13-storey apartment plan in Mosman Park, having taken over the project from Peet last year.

Australia's share market has started the week higher, as hopes for a deal to end the US-Iran conflict bolstered investor confidence and pushed oil prices below $US95 a barrel.