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The Economic Regulation Authority has knocked back a proposal by Western Power to jack up street light costs that would likely have been passed on to residents.

Perth company Infinite Green Energy has linked up with South Korea's Samsung C&T to pursue the development of a world-scale hydrogen plant just south of Dongara.

Monadelphous is set to buy Melbourne-based mechanical and electrical services business BMC for about $22 million in a bid to expand its eastern seaboard presence.

The local bourse has fallen 0.5 per cent to close at its lowest level since May 4 amid economic uncertainty and nervousness about the US debt ceiling.

Michael Malone's business trajectory has followed some of the major technology trends.

Perth architecture firm Iredale Pedersen Hook has been appointed to design the Aboriginal Short Stay facility in Cannington.

Joint venture partners Strike Energy and Talon Energy have struck another deal for their Walyering development with oil and gas giant Santos.

Nexus Airlines has been launched to expand the Western Australian Inter-Regional Flight Network, bolstered by a $4 million investment from the state government.

Three stalwarts of broking share the highs, lows and lessons learned from their careers doing business in resources-rich WA.

Assay lab operator Jinning, which was bought by UK-based Phenna Group last year, is being prosecuted by WorkSafe after four of its employees recorded high levels of lead in their blood.

Aspiring battery materials manufacturer International Graphite has secured a preferred site for its proposed plant in the Coolangatta industrial estate.

Questions are being asked about the future of WA's gas supplies amid increasing pressure on emissions.

East coast gas supplies may continue to dwindle - extending bill shock - as developers and investors are spooked about the risk of more price controls.

RBA turns up interest rate heat

The wealth management firm will relocate to the St Georges Terrace tower, marking the first major leasing transaction since Chevron's exit.

Senior journalists Jack McGinn and Mark Pownall discuss a Perth entrepreneur's move into the pet food industry.

Pilbara Ports Authority has contracted marine and port services business TAMS Group to deliver the second stage of upgrades to the Nelson Point Tug Haven facility located at Port Hedland.

Mark Barnaba-chaired Greatland Gold plc has confirmed its intention to list on the ASX this year but is still evaluating the choice of lead manager and the scope of any equity raising.

Three Western Australian universities have gained ground in the world rankings for 2023.

The $450 million project reached a milestone today, amid criticisms from the state opposition that it is lagging.

The deal will significantly bolster Ray White's presence in Western Australia's real estate sector.

The local share market has finished 0.45 per cent lower, with every sector in the red except for mining.

Western Australia's Department of Communities has been tied to corruption with allegations involving an employee and a former contractor.

US company Gallagher has acquired Perth-based Mavco Insurance Group, luring several executives who remained independent after the broking giant bought their previous firm.

Long-time Tsunami restaurant owner Brett Carboni has succeeded in getting approval to redevelop his Mosman Park building into an apartment and eateries development.

Hundreds of freight and transport service workers will move into a former detention centre site, that covers 3.23 hectares of land, and free up properties for rent in Port Hedland.

Millions of dollars in prospective fines cap off a tough year of bargaining for WA's nurses' union.

Critical minerals developer Australian Strategic Materials has reached a partnership deal with rare earth magnet manufacturer Noveon Magnetics.

The Reserve Bank's decision to lift rather than pause interest rates was close but the risk of inflation sticking around nudged it towards another increase.

History shows that state sales mean the end of decision making here.

Members of a group leading education programs on the Voice to Parliament are urging universities to get involved in the upcoming referendum.

Murdoch University's research into the long-term effects of Covid-19 has received $3.4 million from state government to study the disease's ongoing impact, including cardiovascular threats.