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Mineralogy fails in costs appeal

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The state's highest court has refused Clive Palmer-led Mineralogy's appeal against CITIC, which sought for special costs almost six years after orders were made.

Mader tops $1b in revenue

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Global maintenance services contractor Mader Group has posted a $65 million profit while its board has opted not to pay a dividend for the financial year.

Perth to get famed painting

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A major renovation of the National Gallery in Canberra has enabled Perth to become the temporary home for Blue poles, Australia's most expensive and arguably most controversial painting.

Zempilas calls out Fiveight's Carillon delay

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State Liberal leader Basil Zempilas says the lack of progress with Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Fiveight on the $400 million redevelopment of Carillon City is holding Perth city back from its potential.

Unions reject BHP offer as row continues

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A months-long industrial dispute is set to continue after workers from the combined unions representing workers at BHP's Port Hedland operations rejected the Big Australian's latest pay proposal.

Fortescue stands down exec

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Fortescue has stood down an executive facing allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, amid an independent investigation by MinterEllison.

Boys are failing, and we’re failing them

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OPINION: Many boys and young men are underachieving and often failing, falling prey to negative role models and influencers.

Evion Group secures binding Maniry agreement

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Shares in Subiaco-based junior Evion Group rose on Tuesday, following a key deal in relation to its Maniry graphite project in Madagascar.

Court orders Northern Star to submit reports

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Northern Star Resources will have to submit two years' worth of related documents as part of an ongoing legal dispute over its Kanowna Belle mine asset.

Austin hopeful foundations will generate success

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Austin Engineering boss Sybrandt Van Dyk says he is confident the company is on course for the good times to return, following a challenging FY26.

Govt ends court character references

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Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has revealed Western Power is dealing with a second allegation of sexual assault as she announced a review of the utility's workplace culture.

Perth block sold for $11.7m

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An Applecross residential block – described as the ‘final undeveloped parcel on Duncraig Road' with views of the Swan River and Perth city – has been sold for $11.7 million.

Monadelphous net profit up 52pc

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Shares in Zoran Bebic-led Monadelphous fell more than 10 per cent early on Tuesday, despite posting record revenue in FY26.

Cedar Woods, Peet with record profits

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The WA-based national land developers have both recorded strong profit, but for vastly different reasons.

GenusPlus open to further M&A

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Power and communications contractor GenusPlus Group has delivered an almost $50 million full-year profit as the dust settles on its string of acquisitions.

Woodside walks back $7b renewable goal

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Woodside Energy has scrapped its $US5 billion ($7 billion) renewable investment target and will review the Beaumont new ammonia project it acquired for $3.35 billion in 2024.

Trauma-focused school puts WA on map

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A new secondary school provides a different educational model for students in WA.

Westgold explores $100m plant expansion

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Westgold Resources is looking at a 1.1 million tonne per annum expansion of its Meekatharra processing hub, at a cost of around $100 million.

Perdaman progresses hydrogen plan

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Planning for a $3bn hydrogen plant to turn Perdaman's future ammonia from Ceres into a green product has advanced

Wall Street ends mixed as investors weigh Iran moves

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The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have ended lower, pulled down by technology stocks as investors weighed fresh US economic pressure against Iran ‌and braced for a week that includes Nvidia earnings and a closely watched inflation report.

Woodside profits soar, cost cuts to come

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Woodside Energy reported a 27 per cent profit increase in the first half of 2026, riding a wave of global volatility to a $2.4 billion half-year net profit result.

Morning Headlines

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Target risks surge in carbon price

St Jude’s acquires 4lifeskills out of administration

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Disability support services provider 4lifeskills has emerged from administration with industry peer St Jude's Health Care Services reaching a deal to acquire the organisation.

Project pipedreams undermine productivity

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Opinion: There are challenges ahead for Western Australia's booming project pipeline.

WhiteRock Lithium soars on ASX debut

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WhiteRock Lithium's shares have surged on its debut on the Australian Securities Exchange, marking the first Western Australian-domiciled lithium listing in two years.

Killi appoints Halliday as MD

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West Perth-based explorer Killi Resources has appointed Hamish Halliday as its managing director, effective immediately.

At Close of Business podcast August 24 2026

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Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why experts have flagged subsea cables as one of Australia's biggest vulnerabilities.

Shares advance as mining stocks hit record highs

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Australia's share market has started the new week higher, as BHP and the materials sector hit record highs, while banks and insurers sold off.

Flow Water Services acquired by UK giant

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WA water infrastructure specialist Flow Water Services has been acquired by global equipment and critical services provider Centurion Group.

Faults expose larger cable issue

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Experts are warning subsea cables have become one of the nation's largest vulnerabilities.

Brownes Dairy back on the market

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Insolvency practitioners have put historic Western Australian dairy Brownes on the market after its Chinese shareholder gave the go-ahead for a formal sales process.

Farm repairs face digital future

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OPINION: Technology may provide an answer for farmers wanting machinery parts.