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Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss Kwinana port dramas; Austal; ACCC concerns over RAC Insurance; Indigenous contracting worth $3bn; and the Port Hedland council.

The long-term bonus for former Qantas boss Alan Joyce has vested, granting him a final multimillion-dollar payout following his troubled tenure.

Elsabe Muller's first year in charge of Alcoa of Australia has come as the miner embarks on a critical period in its local story.

A jury has found Chris Marco guilty of defrauding investors of more than $34 million, after a five week trial in the state's highest court.

4DS Memory shares collapsed 70 per cent on Friday after the company announced a strategic review, disengaged partners and admitted its flagship chip technology had failed.

Donald Trump is moving to rebrand the US defence department as the "Department of War", a White House official says in the latest name change of his presidency.

Broome-founded remote power company GenOffGrid has secured a contract to design and build a microgrid renewable energy project in the remote town of Blackstone.

Mineral Resources has declined to comment on unconfirmed reports that it has found a way to materially increase iron ore shipments from its Onslow iron ore operation.

West Perth-based Black Canyon has announced plans to raise $10 million in order to facilitate exploration programs at its Wandanya project in the Pilbara.

The S&P 500 posted a closing record high overnight as labour market data did not change expectations for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Government revisits plan for super tax

Boom Logistics' investigations into its former chief executive Ben Pieyre found about $1 million in misused funds, the company announced.

The race to be the next City of Perth Lord Mayor, to fill the role vacated by Basil Zempilas, ramps up as six candidates have put their hands up for the position.

Burswood-based PRL Global is set to acquire the Ardmore phosphate mine in Queensland after satisfying all conditions precedent for the complex deal.

Australia's share market has clawed back some losses from its worst session in five months, after wobbles in the bond market eased overnight.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Perth's flexible workspace sector is primed for growth.

Former Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes chief executive Nicole Gibbs has filed a defamation lawsuit over four statements made by a shire resident on social media.

Former Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon claims she was under a lot of pressure when a number of complaints were made against her, as she tries to overturn her penalties.

A rendering plant behind Perth Airport critical to the state's meat industry has undergone a $20 million upgrade to boost capacity and improve its environmental credentials.

Shares in Austal continued their strong run today after the shipbuilder secured a further $US314 million ($480 million) of work with the United States Coast Guard.

A collapsed contractor has been ordered to pay $60,000 in fines and compensation for building offences in addition to another hefty penalty handed down six months ago.

The Economic Regulation Authority has accused Alinta of charging for electricity at prices beyond the state's market rules, alleging a $66 million market impact over nine months.

The appointment of Michael Schaper to Infrastructure WA comes as consultation is underway to establish a WA Productivity Commission.

Aircraft manufacturers are ramping up production to meet soaring demand.

Former Siren Gold managing director Victor Rajasooriar is suing the junior gold play over what he alleges are 13 million unissued shares owed under his performance rights.

Only one of the top-10-flown routes in 2024 was outside the Asia-Pacific.

Experts speaking at an industry breakfast say utility providers are failing to meet housing demand.

A private company planning a $300 million supply base on Cockatoo Island has expanded its land holding through a deal with ASX-listed Pearl Gull Iron.

ANALYSIS: A night of perfect symmetry was capped off by news that Western Australia's rugby league participation footprint has grown this season.

Perth-based Green360 Technologies has announced that chief executive Bojan Bogunovic will depart the company, effective October 31.

Sapphire Princess will find its home port in Fremantle in the summer of 2027-28, expecting to generate more than $140 million in economic impact.

The rules around independent panels guiding Chevron on marine turtle and quarantine management at Barrow Island have been tightened by the state.