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A 10-day trial has been set for the man accused of killing former Mineral Resources executive Tim Picton, who pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

A long-awaited deepwater port backed by defence and cruise ship interests earmarked for Exmouth will face another round of public scrutiny before being put to the minister for approval.

Vanessa Torres has reiterated Perenti's commitment to Africa as the global mining services contractor hands down an underlying net profit result of $192 million.

From a $25 billion defence precinct to a wave of wind farms, this year's major projects map charts a state in transition.

The main US stock indices have closed ‌higher but showed declines for the week, which was marked by investor jitters over fluctuating government bond yields and a lack of clarity on progress in the Middle East

An automated avocado packing facility has opened in the South West which growers hope will help tackle rising costs in the industry.

Labor makes fuel powers permanent

The property expert says the government did not need to change negative gearing and capital gains taxes to shift the market.

Ella Loneragan and Jack McGinn discuss the Royal Australian Air Force Association of WA and its near-100-year history.

The state's fifth largest arts and cultural organisation recorded an increase in box office sales, but a decrease in its economic impact, according to its 2026 impact report.

Australian shares have fallen for a second week amid high oil prices, US bond market concerns and a sell-off in local banks as housing market gloom persists.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira about news and politics of the week.

A former chair's action against Lindian Resources has dragged on in the WA Supreme Court after the latter failed to file documents by the imposed deadline.

Western Australian-domiciled companies accounted for more than a fifth of ASX debutants after 22 local firms listed during the 2026 financial year.

WA's foremost Jewish faith leader has criticised parliament house for hosting a pro-Palestine event.

The $853 million ECU City Campus has continued to take out top honours, with the latest gong naming the Multiplex development the best construction project in the country.

A Labor stalwart has hit out at the federal government's economic agenda.

OPINION: Rules designed around an idealised user are bound to be tested when reality comes calling.

An innovation challenge to boost the collaboration between industry and Western Australian schools have entered its fifth year.

The fully leased building, formerly occupied by Andrew Forrest's Wyloo, has sold to an investor for $3.7 million more than it sold for in 2022.

Origin Energy has confirmed that full bank account numbers were among some of the data exposed in a recent cyberattack, which saw over 900,000 customers' data compromised.

Mining services contractor Perenti has filed documents to divest BTP Group, and will recognise a $64 million non-cash loss within its FY26 financials.

Goldminer Regis Resources has reported a record $715 million after-tax profit for the 2026 financial year, up 180 per cent on the previous 12 months.

A trailer manufacturer founded in WA's grainbelt is preparing to ramp up expansion in the eastern states, making several key appointments and showcasing its wares at major events.

A small association for returned airmen has grown to become the largest operator of retirement villages in WA.

Redevelopment of Albany's historic pilot station precinct has begun, with the $8.3-million project to breathe new life into the 173-year-old site.

Australia's largest chicken meat supplier has delivered a slump in annual profit on the back of cost increases and says the operating environment remains challenging.

The three ‌main US equity indices have closed lower as rising Treasury yields dented risk appetite while disappointing results from retail bellwether Walmart soured investors on the consumer sector and rallying oil prices fanned inflation ‌worries.

Costello's $1trn debt warning

A move to reinstate suspended City of Perth chief executive Michelle Reynolds will be debated at the next council meeting.

Shell will expand its gas retail business into Western Australia, targeting industrial business and commercial customers in the state.

A $7 million project on the failed Dingo pub site in Fremantle has hit a hurdle, with the landowners escalating a planning dispute to the state's Supreme Court.