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US stocks ended the week slightly lower as investors weigh economic worries against optimism over interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

PM's call to get behind climate plan

The City of Mandurah has filed a lawsuit against two firms tasked with engineering works at the town's aquatic centre, alleging misleading conduct.

Economist Aaron Morey has emerged as the new chief executive of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA, ending the search and succeeding Rebecca Tomkinson.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the first year of Alcoa of Australia boss Elsabe Muller.

A WA born businesswoman has purchased the South Terrace property from PARC Developments.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has dismissed Komatsu's bid to overturn previous orders relating to CITIC Pacific Mining's legal action against it.

Australia's share market has edged higher but the sprint to the finish couldn't balance the week's post-earnings profit-taking and a brutal mid-week sell-off.

Oil and gas major Shell is assessing its 16.7 per cent stake in the North West Shelf joint venture project off the coast of WA, majority owned and operated by Woodside Energy.

Nominations for local government elections have closed, with former politicians and unsuccessful parliamentary candidates eyeing for council roles in October.

REVIEW: Swan Valley winery has avoid the extremes of natural winemaking to produce complex wines without sacrificing balance.

OPINION: The federal government has increased its exposure to the market with a critical metals move.

An urban growth boundary and sunken railway line were floated as ways to boost the residential population in WA's port city.

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.

Shares in Perth-headquartered semiconductor developer 4DS Memory have plunged 70 per cent after the company halted work on its flagship memory technology and launched a wide-ranging strategic revie

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.