The managing director of the WA conglomerate has told a forum in Sydney that Wesfarmers is open to more ‘bolt-on' acquisitions following a string of expansion projects.
Alinta Energy has appointed two contractors to build its $180 million solar battery project in Port Hedland while continuing to assess a big sell-down of its WA operations.
Global insurance brokers Marsh and BMS Group have each expanded their WA presence, adding to a string of M&A deals by big players snapping up local operators.
The costs of school and medical services in Perth have almost tripled over the past 20 years, as analysis by Business News reveals where households have been hit hardest by inflation.
Junior miner Venus Metals has entered into a joint venture and farm-in deal with IGO Limited for exploration and potential development at its Henderson nickel and lithium project.
ASX-listed lithium developer Liontown Resources has played down media speculation of a takeover proposal superior to Albemarle's failed bid for the company in March.
Journalists Simone Grogan and Liv Declerck discuss an emerging distillery in Margaret River. Plus: Perth house prices, 7-Eleven deal and social housing.
Andrew Dillon has been appointed chief executive of the AFL more than a year after outgoing chief executive Gillon McLachlan announced his resignation.
Perth-based recruitment business The GO2 People has entered into administration amid liabilities to Australian Taxation Office of more than $3 million and a legal dispute with a client.
The New Town Toyota Walk for Women's Cancer 2023 has raised more than $1.5 million to fund cancer research at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
Perth advisory firm Azure Capital has been mandated to find a new owner for national convenience store chain 7-Eleven, which is chaired by Perth-based Michael Smith.
Perth home values continue to rise in the past month with the median house price recorded as more than $570,000, according to recent reports by property groups.
Alliance Nickel has struck a $15 million offtake agreement with automotive manufacturer Stellantis to supply battery grade materials for electric vehicles.
The state government will invest $511 million to tackle the housing crisis as part of the upcoming Western Australian budget, including building 700 new homes.
Former WA bureaucrat Reece Waldock is one of three transport experts drafted in by the federal government to review its infrastructure pipeline and set new priorities.