Latest Headlines

Nine business chambers representing parts of Europe are planning a strategic alliance, in the wake of the recent free trade agreement between Australia and the EU.

Western Australia's trend of high-performing state league basketball administrators being sought out for new roles continued last Friday.

Strike Energy chair John Poynton and chief executive Peter Stokes will leave the company, with both to be replaced by former Fortescue leaders.

A power offtake deal signed by iron ore miner Rio Tinto will underpin construction of Australia's first Indigenous-backed large renewable energy project in the Pilbara.

The upcoming federal budget will be one of reform, the prime minister has insisted, despite accusations of broken election promises.

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq notched record highs on Friday, boosted by gains in Nvidia, Sandisk and other AI-related stocks, ‌while a stronger-than-expected jobs report pointed to labour market resilience.

AI is eating graduate lawyer jobs: Minters

Woodside Energy has ramped up its Browse project's PR offensive, commissioning an independent paper highlighting the energy importance of the giant gas project.

A Supreme Court judge has slammed Victor Goh for failing to show up to hearings but gave the property developer one final chance before an arrest warrant is executed.

Jack McGinn speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the history of Albany's port.

About $43 billion has been wiped from Australia's share market, as oil prices surged after fighting between the US and Iran loomed over hopes of a peace deal.

Edith Cowan University students have been impacted by the breach of global education software Canvas, with some students unable to access the school's learning management system.

OPINION: Australia's debt is on the rise, and the cost of servicing it is also climbing.

OPINION: When it comes to artificial intelligence, users and systems need to be in step.

Energy Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson has announced the exit of two Synergy directors and backed its chair for another term, months after ordering a review of its board.

Peter Secker-led Canyon Resources has increased its interest in major Cameroon infrastructure, as it moves closer towards first production.

The national property fund has cited interest rate rises as the main reason for withdrawing from the purchase of a large format retail property.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

Macquarie Group has beaten expectations with a $4.8 billion annual profit, half of which the investment bank will return to shareholders.

Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti has chastised the editor-in-chief of The West Australian after he delivered a scathing introductory speech at the post-budget breakfast.

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has resigned as chancellor of one of the nation's most prestigious universities, effective immediately.

Determined to ride momentum on the back of recent appointments, Asara Resources will undertake its second major capital raise in 10 months.

From Titanic-scale mysteries to larceny-prone seal skin traders, the port has been the centrepiece of Albany's colourful 200-year history.

The S&P 500 has ended lower, with ‌Intel and other chip stocks retreating after a recent rally while uncertainty around US-Iran peace talks weighed on the wider market.

Super test in overhaul plan

The opposition has described the $100 state budget fuel credit as a “smoke screen” from a government that has failed to deliver for West Australians despite years of windfall revenues.

A new $500 million fund to fast-track major projects like the Aboriginal Cultural Centre has come out of the 2026-27 state budget.

Paramount Earthmoving managing director Shawn Tilley has been re-appointed as a Macro Metals director after fraud charges against him were dropped.

ANALYSIS: Punters are often confused by WA having large budget surpluses while state debt keeps on growing. The answer lies in the cash deficit.

A $1.3 billion investment in land development, power and water infrastructure is among the measures included in the 2026–27 state budget housing package (see full list).

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss The McKell Institute's foray into WA.

Australia's share market has lifted for a second straight session on hopes the US and Iran can strike a deal to end the conflict in the Persian Gulf.