Western Australia's resources royalties hit $10.6 billion last year, as investment in the sector reached its highest value since the height of the early 2010s mining boom.
State minister and Perth MP John Carey has doubled down on his criticism of Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds, saying his “striking out at journalists” was a “desperate” move.
The state government has done a deal with Bethesda to ensure the Mount Hospital, which is currently in receivership under current operator Healthscope, can remain viable.
Shell has taken Woodside Energy and Paladin Resources to court over another clean-up bill to decommission Northern Endeavour, claiming $83 million in compensation.
Henderson-domiciled Austal has appointed a permanent president for its US division, after the outgoing lead's retirement was announced shortly after a major accounting error.
Not-for-profit operator Bethesda Health Care has gained financial backing from the state government to take over operations at Mount Hospital from embattled owner Healthscope.
The federal government is suing global industrial science company 3M for $2 billion over the costs of past and ongoing damage to defence sites, including RAAF Pearce, caused by PFAS chemicals.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the landmark bill to parliament that includes changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, as well as a $250-a-year rebate for workers.
Rising property prices are driving an increase in inheritance disputes, with younger people more aware than ever that wills can be challenged, fresh data shows.
Fortescue Metals chief executive Dino Otranto has slammed the powerful Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA, while backing his company's position on diesel tax rebates.
Australia's share market has ended the session higher after cooler than expected inflation data took the pressure of the Reserve Bank to hike the interest rate for a fourth straight meeting.
Newly minted Minerals Council of Australia chair Amanda Lacaze has warned of the undesirable consequences of the looming tax changes for the minerals exploration sector.
Western Australian universities have continued to overly rely on international students for their financial performance, the state's auditor general finds.
