Australia's share market has bounced sharply on optimism the US will wind down its military campaign against Iran, but doubts remain and aftershocks from the conflict are likely to linger.
The scale up of new technology to improve resources sector productivity needs more industry and government support, according to a mining services veteran.
WA's fuel crisis is deepening with the state government announcing it will enact the Fuel, Energy and Power Resources Act to force fuel distribution companies to provide information.
Sea Harvest has accused Fisheries Minister Jackie Jarvis of giving in to political pressure over the demersal fish ban, during a trial held at the state's highest court.
The state government is allocating a total pool of $15 million in interest-free loans to WA's beleaguered nickel miners in a bid to spur the restart of a spate of mothballed mines.
Anthropic has inked an MoU with the Australian government to expand collaboration on AI, including through partnerships with research institutions and potential data centre investment.
Temporary tax measures are being introduced and the Prime Minister will address the nation on Wednesday afternoon as war in the Middle East drags on and fuel costs hit motorists and industry hard.
Global mining services contractor Perenti has appointed South32 executive Vanessa Torres as its new managing director, succeeding Mark Norwell at the helm.
US stocks surged to their best day since last spring, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,125 points on Tuesday as doubt swung back to hope on Wall Street about a possible end to the war with Iran.
Shares in Matrix Composites & Engineering rose strongly today but are still slightly below the price at which Advanced Innergy Holdings plans to bid for the Perth company.
The Greenbushes lithium mine in the state's South West generated a $624 million profit for its three joint venture owners, a far cry from its bumper $6 billion profit two years ago.
The Australian share market has closed higher following reports US President Donald Trump is willing to wind up its military campaign against Iran without first reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
A boutique Perth family law firm has been granted an injunction over data stolen during a recent cyber attack, preventing it from being accessed and shared by Australian outlets or companies.
The state aims to enter a bilateral environmental regulatory agreement with the Commonwealth by late 2026, pushing out the timeframe previously flagged by Premier Roger Cook.
ANALYSIS: Basketball WA chief executive Fabian Ross says the state governing body will maintain its open dialogue with NBL1 West clubs regarding potential fuel-related impacts this season.
AGL Energy has formally committed to building a $490 million expansion of its gas-fired Kwinana power operation to supply the state's main electricity grid.
Australia's live export industry is facing a double whammy as war in the Middle East restricts shipping channels and forces up the cost of diesel for pastoralists and farmers.
