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The state government has announced 120 additional hospital beds will be available to the public over the winter flu period, but it's yet to reveal the cost of the pre-budget commitment.

A clinical mental health specialist has launched a ‘neurowellness' hub in Subiaco, using VR as part of the offering.

Current market pressures serve to remind that events beyond our control have a habit of upending even the best-laid plans.

Diversified mixed metals miner South32 covered plenty of ground during its March 2025 quarterly report to the market on Wednesday.

Protracted price negotiations between BHP and China's central resource buying agency have been put to bed with seemingly little impact on the big Australian's bottom line.

Health Minister Mark Butler has revealed the changes to the $50 billion scheme, which could shed 160,000 participants under new eligibility rules.

A proposal for the use and protection of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River places restrictions on water use by pastoralists.

A historically fraught relationship between Indigenous people and colonial agriculture is being broken down by a new wave of farmers

The state government is working on a deal to use a federal government loan scheme to support mid-tier infrastructure projects in the North West.

The goldminer may have posted a stronger March quarter, but diesel prices continue to push its cost base higher.

The Federal Court has dismissed Greenpeace's legal action against Woodside which involved allegations the oil and gas giant gave false information about its emissions.

Extra diesel shipments have been secured for Australia as the prime minister prepares to meet state and territory leaders to discuss fuel security measures.

As it moves towards a potential final investment decision at its Caldeira project in Brazil, Meteoric Resources has announced a significant capital raise.

US stocks have closed lower, with early ‌gains evaporating as renewed concerns about the Middle East war outweighed initial optimism over a round of solid corporate earnings.

Mid-year fuel supply crunch looms

Premier Roger Cook has labelled talk of a 25 per cent tax on gas exports as “superficial”, against the state's interests and something he's warned the prime minister about.

Nexus Airlines and Aviair will receive a share of more than $5 million from the state government to ensure accessibility to regional air services, as the Middle East conflict continues to put pressure on global fuel supply.

Elisha Newell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about ATOM Group, a business described as the Bunnings of the mining industry.

The Australian share market has finished little changed for a third straight session amid a looming US-Iran ceasefire deadline and continued tensions over control of a crucial maritime oil choke-point.

OPINION: Many Australians living and working overseas may have an outsized take on when diplomatic help is in order.

Silicon Valley heavyweight Bill Tai, who was an early investor in Canva and Zoom, has backed a Perth company which aims to install data centres on Aboriginal land.

Fine foods wholesaler European Foods has been snapped up by New West Foods for an undisclosed sum.

West African Resources has announced Burkina Faso's junta government will increase its stake in the Kiaka gold project.

OPINION: The government commits a further $1.5 billion to the health portfolio before the May budget.

Liquidators of Andrew Donnelly-linked Profounder Turfmaster have been cleared to enter into a funding agreement as they navigate the company's estimated $3.7 million debt.

A trucking company has been fined more than $500,000 over a safety failure that led to a truck driver's death on the Great Northern Highway.

SEE THE FULL LIST: Western Australia's top performers in stage arts were revealed in a ceremony last night.

The state and federal governments have signed a bi-lateral agreement to progress new projects without duplication around environmental legislation.

State officials will be briefed on the federal government's plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.

The deal, between Far East Consortium and The Generation Essentials Group, was initially flagged late last year.

A Perth company, founded by a 24-year-old and already famed for its ability to print an entire boat hull in a day, will turn to housing with Australia's first-ever 3D printed home made from entirely recycled plastic.

Government fees and charges have been waived for two of the state's lithium hydroxide producers.