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Bunnings' property arm BWP Trust has reported a net profit of $157 million in the six months to December 31, up from the $53.2 million recorded for the same period last year.

Marketing and communications agency Purple has appointed Fran Lawrence as its new chief executive taking over the reins from Annette Ellis.

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Business News' corporate finance survey shines a light on the top financial and legal advisers in WA amid a surge in gold sector activity.

Bauxite-focused Canyon Resources has appointed Peter Secker as its new chief executive, effective from July 1.

The REIT has posted a $21.2 million loss in the first half of the financial year, down from $99.4 million in the prior corresponding period.

Both WA Labor and the Liberal Party WA have promised to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into the education system, if successful in the state election in March.

Tech entrepreneur Norman Pater has tipped $100,000 into the Greens WA's electoral campaign, as the parties prepare for election formalities to kick off in earnest today.

VRX Silica's push to secure development approval at its Arrowsmith North silica sands project has potentially taken a turn.

The Western Australian Cricket Association has confirmed Gail McGowan will begin her tenure as chair from April 6.

Red Hawk Mining's shareholders have overwhelmingly backed Fortescue's takeover of the Pilbara iron ore junior.

Calm returned to Wall Street overnight, and tech stocks led US indexes higher following a strong profit report from Palantir Technologies, a darling benefiting from the artificial-intelligence boom.

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The federal government has funded a feasibility study into a common use critical minerals processing plant which the state government already budgeted $200 million build.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the upcoming 2025 state election.

Subiaco-based Westbridge Funds Management has acquired a manufacturing facility interstate for slightly more than $30 million.

The ASX200 had been up by as much as 0.8 per cent in early trading but closed slightly lower as US President Donald Trump's levies begin on China.

Local software and consulting firm Forest Grove Technology has announced new leadership after completing a sale to giant Canadian group Prophix.

Wesfarmers and Coogee Chemicals will proceed on the expansion of the sodium cyanide production hub in Kwinana, after reaching a final investment decision.

WA Labor's surge of investment into the state's sport and recreation industry has continued, following news it has secured three-year hosting rights for two major events.

OPINION: The new year has started on an optimistic note for WA's rock lobster industry, with fishers now free to resume live lobster exports to China for the first time in four years.

Housing Choices Western Australia has submitted a proposal to build a multi-million-dollar development in Busselton, to add to the affordable dwelling mix in the area.

A north-west university hub will set up shop in Kununurra by mid-2025 under a federal government program to improve access to tertiary education in regional Australia.

ANALYSIS: In a polling year like no other, it is difficult to know what a pass mark looks like for WA's loudest political parties.

Premier Roger Cook still expects BP to deliver on its $600 million Kwinana biofuels refinery plan, after yesterday's announcement that the project would be “rephased”.

Predictive Discovery's push for its Guinea-based Bankan gold project to become a tier-1 gold mine received a timely boost on Tuesday.

Perenti's underground mining services contractor Barminco has secured its inaugural US-based contract, valued at approximately $120 million.

Junior explorer Athena Resources has appointed Peter Jones as its managing director and chief executive, effective from February 17.

The majority shareholder of Pilbara iron ore junior Red Hawk Mining has accepted Fortescue's offer to take over the company hours before deadline.

State and federal ministers have praised Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals, after the Mardie salt project developer drew down the first tranche of a $981 million debt facility.

SEEK's bid to acquire Sydney-based HR and recruitment technology firm Xref has fallen through, with both parties agreeing to terminate the scheme implementation deed.