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Constance Iron plans to raise about $105 million to float on the London Stock Exchange and advance its projects, including magnetite production in Norseman.

The Coast Road development sites fetched $2.4 million.

Boosted lithium production underpinned a stellar fiscal half-year for IGO, but plans to expand its lithium refinery in Kwinana have run into higher costs and delays on a final investment decision.

WA retailers were hit by a big drop in sales over December, down 4.7 per cent on the prior month.

The government's climate policy is being pincered by the opposition and the Greens, forcing Labor into a battle on two flanks.

The outlook for the global economy has improved marginally, with inflation likely past its peak and trending down over 2023 and 2024.

Australia is building closer trade ties with an Asian giant, and it's not China.

Hancock, Strike head towards end game on Warrego

Jordan Murray discusses today's leadership contests and analyses what comes next for Shane Love and Libby Mettam.

A developer is planning to upsize an already approved apartment block in Leederville, potentially adding four storeys on to a $17 million eight-storey structure.

Professional director Hamish Beck will join the board of the state's Environmental Protection Authority next week, marking his third non-executive role.

The local share market fell 0.2 per cent, with traders possibly taking profits ahead of a week dominated by more global rate hike decisions.

Australian miner OZ Minerals has produced a record amount of copper in the December quarter to meet its 2022 guidance but is bracing for higher electricity costs.

Subiaco-based Mills Recruitment has bought fellow Western Australian recruiter Orebody Personnel in a deal hoped to push the buyer further into the state's lucrative mining sector.

Perth businesses are backing Fremantle Theatre Company's post-COVID mission to deliver jobs.

Lynas Rare Earths has reported a bolstered sales revenue of $232.7 million in the December quarter, while its Malaysian operation hinges on a contract extension.

The Forrest family's private enterprise has invested in Camilla, an Australian-grown fashion brand with ambitions to broaden the global reach of its signature bohemian-inspired prints.

Silverleaf Investments has continued its pursuit to revamp Fremantle's Woolstores shopping centre amid construction constraints with a fresh development application approved today.

Adrian Fini is looking to his son Alessio to add a fresh perspective to the city's landscape.

Shane Love has taken the helm of the state Nationals just hours after Libby Mettam was confirmed as the Liberal party's new leader.

Rio Tinto has announced an investigation into how a tiny, toxically radioactive capsule went missing on the journey from a WA desert mine site to Perth.

Australia does not have a food security crisis.

Chinese students told to return overseas immediately

Libby Mettam has confirmed she will challenge David Honey to lead the WA Liberal Party.

While economic pain is on the way for WA businesses, the state's relative strengths may spare it the worst of a downturn.

The local share market added 0.3 per cent on Friday, as investors adjust to the likelihood of higher interest rates.

Businesswoman Paula Rogers has been named as the new head of the Committee for Perth.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has opposed Saracen Properties' $118 million proposal for a five-star resort in Gnarabup.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss daylight saving. Plus: today's top headlines.

Australian shipbuilder Austal has secured a contract with the US Navy Virginia-class submarine program worth up to $US25 million.

Clough's administrators have pushed back Webuild's exclusivity period to buy its major projects despite finalising an agreement last week.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss WA Housing Group, Individual Developments, inflation, lithium, Rio Tinto, Bill Gates and Alcoa of Australia, as well as preview the next edition of Business News.