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OPINION: Five months out from the state election, it is worth taking stock of what the Labor government has – and has not – done well.

The cost of building the third chemical grade processing plant designed to lift production capacity from the Greenbushes lithium mine has again blown out to $880 million.

OPINION: Uncertainty about China's economy is prompting comparisons with Japan's stagnation of the 1980s and 1990s.

Westgold Resources has made a solid start following its merger with Canada-based Karora Resources, producing a record 77,369 ounces of gold during the September 2024 quarter.

Dwelling approvals in the state have jumped by 11.4 per cent in September, against a national rise of 4.4 per cent.

David Tsai has been permanently appointed to the top job at Crown Resorts after serving as acting chief executive since September.

Gold miner Pantoro has filed documents to sell its Halls Creek gold project to Kimberley Minerals Group for $8 million.

Ian Campbell has reiterated his view that WA is at the forefront of decarbonsation and applauded the Premier for moving in the right direction on approvals.

A long-running saga between developer Sanur and City of Subiaco continues, with engineering experts probed on the urgency of fixing the ageing Hay Street shops during a tribunal hearing.

Embattled miner Mineral Resources has paused underground development at its Mt Marion asset and revealed the scale of its job cuts amid challenging market conditions.

The consumer watchdog has commenced Federal Court action against Optus for what it describes as unconscionable and deliberate targeting of vulnerable customers with fraudulent contracts.

Three more stores are on the cards for a wildly popular noodle restaurant one year after the Chinese franchise was brought to Perth.

A different version of administration is catching on as the tax office chases up COVID-related debt.

US stock indexes closed lower overnight as chip stocks tumbled and investors awaited a host of corporate earnings.

Super funds go on $423m marketing blitz

Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has struck a deal to buy Mineral Resources' Perth Basin gas assets for up to $1.13 billion and pledged to accelerate their development.

The result reflects a stark turnaround for the Dale Alcock-led builder, representing an $85.8m recovery since 2022.

The East Fremantle Football Club has announced the departure of chief executive Addy Wetzler, effective immediately.

The Shire of Mundaring has called on the federal government to overturn its environmental approval of Satterley Property Group's North Stoneville proposal.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's biggest exporters.

The state government and Blackoak Capital have officially marked the start of the Edward Millen precinct redevelopment, which has been estimated to cost more than $20 million.

Liontown boss Tony Ottaviano has battered away speculation that the company was the next cab off the rank in scaling back its battery metals operations amid weak prices.

Revo Fitness and Lifeline WA have teamed up to raise $77,430 for Lifeline WA’s 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent lower after a fall in headline inflation to within the Reserve Bank's target range failed to impress investors.

The WA government is yet to enshrine more visibility in its state agreements with companies, despite being urged to do so two decades ago.

Clothing manufacturer Merino & Co has joined the ASX, ringing the bell to open trading as one of rare cohort of Perth-based companies to take the IPO journey this year.

A day after announcing its board had approved expansion for its flagship Karlawinda gold project, West Perth-based Capricorn Metals has launched a $200 million capital raise.

OPINION: Supporting local startups with your custom is an easy way to help them on their business journey.

International group Accor has been chosen to operate Perth Airport's first hotel on its estate, estimated to open in 2027.

Pilbara Minerals will mothball one of its processing plants and pause the construction of a mid-stream project as it tightens its belt amid languish lithium market conditions.

There has been a record contribution of renewables in Australia with an uptick in solar, wind, and battery generation in the state, a report by the Australian Energy Market Operator shows.

Victorian property players Wolfdene and Oreana Group have acquired a 72ha parcel of land north of Ellenbrook, with a view to developing a $300 million project.