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Australia's biggest grain handler has reported a jump in profit in the past financial year, while receiving its third-largest crop.

Prominent farming families, wealthy individuals, an Olympian, and a state politician were among the biggest buyers of WA farms this year.

Critical minerals-focused Locksley Resources has announced another key appointment on its journey to become a significant antimony producer in the US.

Fortescue has moved to acquire the remainder of Peruvian developer Alta Copper it doesn't already own under a deal worth $152 million, as it eyes an expansion of its copper portfolio.

ASIC has hit the ASX with a $150 million charge after it found the share market operator had prioritised profits and returns over robust governance.

A joint venture comprising some of the largest defence companies in the world will test a WA-developed, 3D-printed propulsion system in hopes of integrating it into future capabilities.

Medallion Metals has announced plans to raise up to $60 million, as it moves towards potentially acquiring the Forrestania nickel operation from IGO next year.

The Bondi terror attack has been labelled an "act of pure evil" by Anthony Albanese, as Jewish community leaders warn of rising anti-Semitic attacks.

With exports resuming today, the Koolyanobbing mine is living up to its 1947 billing as holding an almost inexhaustible deposit.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed the week down more than 1 per cent on Friday with investors leaving technology for other sectors.

Police say two men who opened fire on Bondi Beach, killing 16 people in an attack designed to target the Jewish community were father and son.

Slice red tape to fix productivity, McLachlan urges

Creditors of Tate Wine have voted to liquidate the Margaret River wine producer after no proposals were received to revive the troubled business.

A new report by the ACCC has found stevedores are charging record high prices and making historic profits despite having spare capacity and stable costs over the past few years.

UPDATED: Outgoing Committee for Perth chief executive Paula Rogers has been appointed as the inaugural chair of a 12-member state government leadership group.

Silver and zinc aspirant BMC Minerals has debuted on the local bourse after a $100 million initial public offering, finishing its first day of trade up 25 per cent.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss West Tech Fest.

National essential services players ARA Group has bought Firesafe Group, an installation and maintenance business backed by two of Western Australia's biggest family offices.

Former Craig Mostyn boss David Lock will replace Vanessa Guthrie as Curtin University chancellor, starting next year.

Singaporean firm Sembcorp has struck a deal to acquire private energy retailer Alinta from its current owner, in a deal worth $6.5 billion.

Wealth management firm Partners Wealth Group is doubling down on expanding its WA presence as it prepares a pipeline of acquisitions and joint venture deals.

Australia's share market has finished higher for a third straight week, with miners carving a path to victory after a string of weak sessions.

The state opposition has accused the government of seeking to create an uneven events playing field, claiming proposed laws before the parliament would favour some venues over others.

Matthew Hogan-led Venus Metals has announced that lithium producer IGO will proceed with the stage two farm-in period of the Bridgetown-Greenbushes project.

OPINION: NDIS providers face the choice of delivering services at a loss or withdrawing from the system.

OPINION: Recent developments on Rottnest provide a case study in how nostalgia and progress can coexist.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss energy asset developments, Hanwha's FIRB approval, Tronox's rare earths win, law firm split, and more.

A group of indigenous corporations in the state's far north has secured a deal with a Chinese state-owned engineering firm to progress their large ammonia project.

Paddy Gregg says he's disappointed Austal was excluded from the decision-making process, and was given no insight into the "strict conditions" placed on Korean giant Hanwha's bid to double its stake in firm.

Former senator Linda Reynolds has succeeded in her bankruptcy bid against Brittany Higgins, with the latter's estate to be taken over by a trustee.

After a decade at the helm of the mental health service, Lorna MacGregor will step down from her role as chief executive.

Shares in Glenn Corrie-led Hazer Group rose by 22 per cent on Friday morning, following news it had signed a binding agreement with M Resources.