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ANALYSIS: First production from the Simandou iron ore mine, coupled with an inquiry into the GST allocation, is a one-two punch for WA.

A move by Australia's largest agribusiness to acquire private rival Delta Agribusiness won't be blocked by the competition watchdog after it was agreed six WA stores would be divested.

Motoring mutual giant RAC is looking to become a company, asking members to vote on the historic move as it basks in a bumper profit and separately sweats on the $1.35 billion insurance arm sale.

OPINION: The Productivity Commission will review how the GST is allocated, despite federal government assurances WA's share is safe.

Carmaker Ford has halved its spodumene order from Liontown Resources, with the lithium miner afforded another year before its $300 million loan repayments fall due.

Rural Health West has appointed Gary Smith to its board, with the former Murdoch University chancellor set to start as chair at the end of the month.

Donald Trump's 20-point plan to end the war in Gaza now has the backing of Israel and Hamas, drawing praise from Australia's political leaders.

Veteran mining entrepreneur Bill Beament's Develop Global has unveiled a revised $329 million plan to develop a 1.5 million tonne per annum zinc-copper operation in the Pilbara.

Queensland-focused GBM Resources has announced plans to raise close to $40 million as it further increases focus on its Drummond Basin portfolio in North Queensland.

Telstra has denied claims the same cyber extortion group currently holding Qantas to ransom have breached and stolen 100 gigabytes of its customer data and are holding it to ransom.

The state government will spend $1.2 million with consultants to chart a path forward for WA's stuttering biofuels sector.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has denied leaking internal party documents critical of a former frontbencher amid tensions within the coalition.

State sporting associations and clubs are recruiting seasoned business professionals to lead them.

Technology shares boosted US stocks to a higher close overnight.

Labor's $600m smelter bailout could snowball

Eastern Goldfields miner Lynas Rare Earths has shaken hands with a US manufacturer to build a non-China supply chain for rare earth magnets, with defence customers to be given top priority.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss why the race is on to turn Henderson into a specialised defence precinct.

Rat infestations, fire risks and unhygienic facilities are plaguing the lodgings for workers at one of Western Australia's most beloved tourist towns.

Sports Entertainment Group is poised to further increase its footprint across Australia's racing codes, following news of a proposed acquisition of TABradio.

Australia's share market has sold off for a third-straight session, in which the only sure things were gold and investor uncertainty.

Dardanup-based Hexion Australia has been awarded a $90 million contract for the production of a key coating material used in manufacturing of urea granules for Perdaman's $US4.5 billion urea plant.

A new platform aims to support parents in the delivery of personalised occupational therapy strategies for their children.

Toll Transport has been fined $625,000 over a workplace incident that led to a worker suffering leg injuries and requiring multiple surgeries.

With $12 billion available to transform Henderson into a specialised defence precinct, the race is on to capitalise on the opportunity.

OPINION: A recent tie-up between government and industry is a promising development in terms of local capability and employment.

A licence dispute between Jim Beyer-led Regis Resources and a prospector has thrown mining wardens' jurisdiction into uncertainty, a court decision shows.

The European Union will effectively halve its tariff-free steel quota and double duties to 50 per cent, joining the US in a bid to counter cheaper Chinese exports.

Perth public relations luminary Paul Downie has passed away after a brief illness, aged 65.

On the back of its desire to attain further defence sector growth, Canning Vale-based Aurora Labs has undertaken a board restructure.

Gina Rinehart-led Hancock Prospecting has received approval to build a $250 million business hub in West Perth, which will include accommodation for visiting executives.

A ‘solid start' to FY26, coupled by its recent acquisition of Fredon, has resulted in NRW Holdings raising its guidance.

A remarkable knack for forging connections has made Wardandi Bibbulmun elder Dale Tilbrook immensely valuable to – and respected by – Western Australia's culinary scene.