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The local share market finished the day up 0.7 per cent, thanks in part to gains by BHP, Fortescue Metals and Mineral Resources.

The leaders of global accounting firm EY have decided to hold a vote on their planned split into stand-alone audit and consulting businesses, each with revenue of about $US20 billion.

The boss of Clough family-backed NeuroScientific Biopharmaceuticals has resigned just days after the national research ethics body refused a trial for its Alzheimer's treatment.

Mineral Resources shares have soared to an all-time high amid speculation that the Chris Ellison-led miner is considering a spin-out of its lithium operations.

As many as one in two construction businesses could be experiencing cash flow pressures and at risk of insolvency, an expert has warned.

West Perth-based AusCann Group Holdings announced a multi-million dollar increase to its European facility and the proposed sale of its Wangara premises.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss protesting at the Midwinter Ball and the ongoing viability of gas and coal projects.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the death of Queen Elizabeth II, interest rates, Denis Cullity, Perth CBD sales, EY, windfarms, coastal developments and Rocky Bay.

An additional $200 million in premiums revenue has failed to offset an overall loss of $96 million for HBF in FY22.

Plans lodged for an apartment building on 122 Marine Parade have been made public as a consultation period for the $27 million proposal starts today.

After two years and nine rounds of peace talks, property developer Satterley is pushing ahead with its bid to revive the contentious North Stoneville proposal.

Governor Chris Dawson has declared a mourning period in Western Australia for Queen Elizabeth II, describing her as a beacon of stability through decades of rapid change.

Rain over much of the grain belt last week means crop production is on track for a near-record year, according to the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia.

As a submission period for the state's review into the laws governing commercial tenancies closes, Business News sought some expert opinions.

Humich Group will open the theatre that forms part of the group's $160 million proposal to revitalise Barrack Street, following a development approval today.

Cost-conscious retailers are among the ‘winners' from inflationary pressures facing economies worldwide.

Perth was the only state to show a drop in office occupancy in August but is the second highest in the nation.

Chevron: Exclude WA from gas trigger policy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after news of the 96-year-old monarch's death.

Disability services provider Rocky Bay will relocate from its Mosman Park base after acquiring a Belmont site for $13.5 million.

The local share market has rebounded from Wednesday's sell-off, although oil producers were hit hard as crude tumbled to a seven-month low.

Neither side of politics is in a position to criticise over the mismanagement of public money involving a social housing project.

Terry ‘Tuck' Waldron has stepped down as chair of the Western Australian Cricket Association after three years in the role due to a severe decline in his mental health.

A fintech and a sports science hopeful are among six startups to receive a combined $500,000 in the latest Plus Eight Accelerator program.

Senior editor Mark Pownall explains why teaching entrepreneurship is a fraught subject for educators, businesses and not for profits.

An application to build a 13 and 11 storey apartment towers on a 4,700 square metre block in North Perth has been lodged.

Mark McGowan has backed the board of the Perth Mint amid reports its owner was operating without the necessary registration, putting the matter down to an “administrative failing”.

Adrian Fini's team is defending criticisms of the $280 million proposal's bushfire management plan, amid the release of government documents that raised safety concerns.

A development assessment panel has approved a $30 million expansion to an accommodation village in Kambalda East, which has reached capacity.

De Grey Mining estimates it will cost $1 billion to transform its famed Mallina discovery into a 540,000 ounce per annum gold operation and one of the largest by output in Australia.

Crown Resorts new group chief executive has publicly questioned the honesty of Wayne Carey amid the white powder scandal engulfing the former AFL star.

Australia and China are currently facing strong economic headwinds, but from opposite directions.