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Given the influence of sources beyond farmers' control, care is needed when taking credit for increases in the industry's value.

The indexation rate for student loans has hit its highest level in decades.

In a production worthy of the big stage, WAAPA's cast and crew make all the right moves. Julie Hosking prepares to cut loose – Footloose.

US stocks have closed higher as investors wait for inflation data and a decision from the country's central bank.

Attention to environmental impact was a theme across several of the winners of this year's Architecture Awards.

Rate rises: banks warn of recession

Perth-linked online shopping business Checkmate has raised $US15 million from sources as widely dispersed as Paris Hilton and Google Ventures to fund its consumer technology.

Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss a hike in rental prices for industrial property in Perth.

The local share market has finished up 0.3 per cent for the day as hopes grew for a pause in US rate hikes, but closed the week down 0.3 per cent.

Judo Bank's chief risk officer says higher interest rates will create hardship for small and mid-sized businesses in the consumer discretionary space.

The mining industry has recorded the largest decrease in business turnover in April driven by a drop in coal and iron ore prices and exports.

The state government has few palatable options regarding the future of The Perth Mint.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, FMG, new cabinet, uni mergers, Aerison failure, consulting firms, Asian engagement, charities and philanthropy.

Fortescue Future Industries and Tivan are among the five companies to secure land agreements with the Northern Territory government for its energy development precinct.

The launch of ChatGPT merely highlights how much of a role AI already plays in daily life.

Singapore-based Meadpoint is proposing to build a 26-storey build-to-rent building along West Coast Highway, potentially adding $100 million to the Scarborough coastline.

The first locally made C-series railcar manufactured at Metronet's Bellevue facility is complete and will enter the public transport network by the end of 2023.

The developer of a new Broome port facility is seeking $90 million in equity, roughly half the value of the challenging project that was delayed by the pandemic.

Elizabeth Gaines will be paid a $1.2 million salary after taking up a part-time executive director role at Fortescue Metals Group, while Jenn Morris has resigned from the company's board.

A difficult time for the healthcare sector suggests numbers will be a major focus for St John of God's new chief.

Top earners carry more of tax burden

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss a new Perth venue by the team at Sneakers & Jeans, and the scene for hospitality in the CBD.

A former director of media firm The Market Herald has been ordered to hand over some of his shares to the corporate regulator and pay costs to the company's former managing director.

Perth company Pilbara Minerals disclosed today it has already taken corrective action after discovering about 250 current and former staff were underpaid by up to $345,000.

Rents for prime industrial space in Perth have grown at their fastest rate in more than two decades, research shows.

The state government has backed Strike Energy's gas acceleration strategy, which involves progressing four domestic gas projects to commercial production by 2025.

Liquidators of Chris Marco's property are seeking repayment from several people and a company they believe received funds from the unregistered investment scheme.

One of WA's best-known franchises has come under new ownership after US-based Flynn Restaurant Group bought Pizza Hut Australia.

The ASX200 has closed down 0.26 per cent following a surprise overnight rate hike from the Bank of Canada that emphasised how far rates might rise.

Curtin University has highlighted cultural misalignment between Western Australia's four public universities in its opposition of a mooted higher education merger in the state.

The city could see continued house price growth throughout 2023, a new report has found.

It's easy to be a fan of Moss Wood cabernets, and the 2020 only adds to the reputation.