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Up to $118,000 of funding is set to be allocated to a physical commemorative display of the Ore Obelisk sculpture in a motion passed by the City of Perth council last night.

Premier Roger Cook has savaged a report by Deloitte Access Economics which concluded WA was unlikely to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.

Renowned Margaret River winery Cape Mentelle will remain in liquor giant Endeavor Group's portfolio amid a major sell down of wine assets.

Two bidders remain in the bid to acquire the Whyalla Steelworks, although a third entity still retains a right of last offer.

The state government is set to deliver 174 social and affordable dwellings in the city.

The Kimberley Agriculture and Pastoral Company runs 750,000ha of stations and last year diversified into its own beef brand.

Yawuru professor Peter Yu has urged native title groups to buy stakes in infrastructure, while warning of the risk far-right politics posed to Indigenous advancement.

Macmahon Holdings will continue work at Black Cat Syndicate's Majestic mining centre, after receiving a 12-month extension for an undisclosed amount.

The state government has formally dissolved the Shire of Carnarvon council and appointed Martin Aldridge as commissioner, following the exit of most of the shire's councillors.

Annual headline inflation fell to 4.2 per cent in April thanks to a cut in the fuel excise, but the underlying impulse is still gathering steam.

Australia is edging closer to sending one of its own astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time, in what would mark a historic step for the nation's space ambitions.

The City of Perth council has voted to dump planned changes to travel, accommodation and hospitality allowances in the wake of harsh criticism from the state government.

OPINION: Western Australia's public universities and their national counterparts operate with the support of advisory committees, which provide external input into strategy, teaching and research.

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.