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The state government has appointed a state fuel controller to oversee the distribution of petrol and diesel supplies, particularly to the regions, where shortages are becoming more evident.

The 20-year-old man accused of hitting former Labor strategist Tim Picton will remain on bail, despite the prosecution claiming he enacted a “clear breach” of one condition.

Austin Engineering's efforts to further improve its South American operations have received a boost, following a key development.

OPINION: US bauxite miner's contributions to WA can't hide the fact it's at odds with community expectations.

Operators of a Kimberley island's mothballed iron ore mine are preparing to go underground in their quest to bring the high-grade project back to life.

Former Anglo American chief executive Mark Cutifani has joined the board of Woodside Energy, with speculation he could be in line to replace chair Richard Goyder.

Australia's labour market eased a little in February, despite an extra 48,900 jobs added to the economy, according to official data.

Heavy haulage company MLG Oz has extended its working relationship with Northern Star Resources at the goldminer's Jundee operations.

Business News looks back at the pioneering role played by the likes of Lang Hancock, the little-known Stan Hilditch and Collie's Griffin Coal.

Australia will have a single point of contact overseeing fuel supplies as regional areas face shortages, with the prime minister saying the nation is prepared.

A world championship cycling event will be held in the South West this year.

The nation's major fuel suppliers are being investigated over alleged anti-competitive conduct which has left regional Australia short of diesel.

The West Leederville property fund has purchased an industrial property for $16.5 million.

Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held ‌US interest rates steady and projected only a single rate cut for the year.

States called in to fix fuel supply

FROM THE HILL: The government is asking for a $1.2 billion advance on the budget.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Business News' recent junior miners magazine feature.

A legal action by Modco liquidators will progress after a 10-month delay, after a successful eleventh-hour bid to continue the dispute in the Federal Court.

Australia's share market has logged a second session of gains on easing oil prices, and as the Reserve Bank's recent split interest rate decision softened the outlook for future hikes.

Core Lithium has greenlit the restart of its mothballed Finniss lithium operation in the Northern Territory and plans to raise $120 million as part of a broader funding package.

OPINION: US-Indonesia negotiations suggest politics may begin reshaping Australia's relationship with a longstanding market.

The price of diesel has climbed above $3-per-litre at one Perth retailer as politicians scramble to shore up supply into regional WA.

Recent investments in hardware show there's a future for making things in WA.

A former council deputy chief executive has been accused of stealing and attempting to gain thousands of dollars through fraud and deceit.

Basketball WA has appointed Ryan Lenegan as its general manager of membership and community growth, beginning in early May.

Petroleum giant BP has told the state government it's working on plans to source fuel for Western Australia beyond April, as the Middle East crisis continues to deepen.

The man accused of killing disgraced former WA Labor MP Barry Urban has pleaded not guilty, with the matter heading to trial.

A Perth regenerative medicine company has revealed a humanitarian shipment of its nerve repair products have been used in 23 surgical procedures on injured Ukrainian soldiers.

Woodside chair Richard Goyder is confident that candidates overlooked for the role of chief executive will support new boss Liz Westcott, as she settles into the role.

Advanced Navigation plans to scale-up its high-tech production site in Balcatta as part of a global expansion focused on technology that effectively replaces GPS.

The national property fund has purchased Malaga Home Centre from Subiaco's Quadrant Investments.

Kalgoorlie-based MLG Oz has secured a year extension to its integrated site services contract with Westgold Resources.