US stocks rose Thursday, even though oil prices did too, as financial markets moved more modestly a day after surging on optimism about a ceasefire in the war with Iran.
Specialist electricians working for BHP in the Pilbara have locked in April 16 as the date for the first industrial action to be taken in the mining region in two decades.
Australia's share market has edged slightly higher, as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran hangs in the balance and a key oil transit route remains restricted.
A private school is one step closer to building the next stage of its college in Perth's north east, after an assessment panel approved the $49.2 million plan.
Two WA projects have been chosen by the government for a pilot program to build economic resilience and sovereign capability amid the crippling fuel crisis and critical minerals spotlight.
Chevron has restored domestic gas supply from its damaged Wheatstone facility following Tropical Cyclone Narelle, but export production remains a work in progress.
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New home completions in WA have slipped to their lowest level in almost two years, magnifying calls for the state to pause major infrastructure projects and focus on boosting housing supply.
Evolution Mining has again picked GR Engineering to deliver a processing plant upgrade, after awarding $68 million worth of work on its Northparkes operation in NSW.
The federal government has signed new deals with fuel companies Ampol and Viva, which underwrite spot purchases of cargos normally deemed commercially risky.
Australia has called on Israel to end its attacks on Lebanon after a ceasefire deal was struck with Iran, warning that any ongoing fighting puts the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz at risk.
Union-aligned workers at Inpex's Ichthys gas facility could walk off the job, after the Offshore Alliance applied to escalate stalled negotiations over conditions.
Australia's share market is trading at its highest level since early March after the US and Iran struck a two-week ceasefire, easing soaring oil prices and boosting investor confidence.
A Northbridge software firm, backed by John Poynton and previously known for developing a grocery price comparison tool, will attempt to take on the likes of VGW with a new gaming offering.
Greatland Resources' plan to develop the Havieron gold project through its Telfer mine has received a conditional watchdog tick, but an elusive bird could slow operations.
An assessment panel has greenlit a $35 million plan for apartments in a coastal suburb, after QS Developments scrapped the previously approved project on the site.
