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Shares in High Wycombe-based FBR were sold off on Monday, following an update regarding its proposed joint venture with US-based building materials firm CRH Ventures.

WA innovation industry stalwart Peter Rossdeutscher has been appointed as chair of the national body for innovation.

Woodside Energy could realise a statutory petroleum rent resources tax benefit in 2024, as it claims on deductible spending at its Pluto project.

SOUTH WEST: A family-run orchard has gone through some tough times in its almost 100 years of operation.

A Pilbara native title group pursuing a large renewable energy project and compensation from Fortescue is now the largest indigenous corporation in the state.

Westpac's 2025 first quarter unaudited profit dipped by 9 per cent to $1.7 billion, compared with its 2024 second half quarterly average.

Peter Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.

Heat rises in RBA pressure cooker

WA Labor has pitched a $210 million investment to deliver 1,000 apartments and townhouses, if re-elected to government in March.

UPDATE: The Liberal Party WA and WA Labor have slammed each other's election promises over upgrading Royal Perth Hospital.

Former Nicheliving customers have so far been paid out more than $30 million worth of taxpayer-underwritten insurance claims, as new builders take on the unfinished work.

Sam Jones speaks to Isabel Vieira about WA Space Port and the state's role in the global space industry.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest's private company has revealed new details on the growth of its multiple subsidiaries including RM Williams, Squadron Energy, Akubra and Harvest Road Group.

US engineering giant Bechtel, best known in WA for its work on big resource projects, has been appointed to lead the $5 billion redevelopment of Perth Airport.

The local share market has hit a new record for a third day this week, despite double-digit losses for Cochlear and AMP following disappointing earnings results.

A five-storey apartment and café development has been proposed for a site previously earmarked for a Dingo Brewing Company pub in Fremantle.

April Walker's WA Space Port is striving to secure the state's place in the global space race against the odds.

OPINION: The stock exchange is struggling with relevancy and technology against a backdrop of surging global private capital.

OPINION: It was a bad week for the WA National Party, the Liberals went big on health promises and criticism, and Roger Cook was back on the regional campaign trail.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the gold, iron ore, and aluminium markets amid a Trump presidency; Global Lithium; Western Power issues; Morley Galleria; and a magazine preview.

OPINION: The winners in the WA and federal polls must follow through on this major economic and social issue.

Western Australia's grain harvest has eclipsed 20 million tonnes for the third time, fuelled by a warm growing season and record plantings.

Revo Fitness's “25 in 2025” campaign is under way, with seven new gyms set to open across Western Australia this year.

Hancock Prospecting has hit a planning hurdle in its bid to put up a large sign at its West Perth office, with the City of Perth recommending it be refused.

SOUTH WEST: The new South West Development Commission chief spoke to Business News on her first day in the job.

A Perth-founded company developing a drug to combat antimicrobial resistance has added several high-profile names to its ranks, including philanthropist John Poynton.

The WA Liberal Party has committed $400,000 to a masterplan for the redevelopment of the South Perth foreshore.

Henderson-based Civmec has reiterated concerns regarding a shift in market conditions, which it says could result in the delaying or re-scheduling of projects.

US stocks rallied to the brink of a record overnight after more companies reported bigger profits than expected.

Citizenship changes urged

Spurred on by a revenue record, the Fremantle Football Club posted a total profit of $1.85 million in 2024, up from $1.64 million a year prior.

Global Lithium director Dianmin Chen has rubbished Chinese control concerns he says were raised behind his back to the nation's foreign ownership umpire, speaking after the AGM.