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Karratha council’s Walgu apartment plan axed as costs escalate

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Rising costs have scuppered a City of Karratha-backed apartment project it had hoped would help address the Pilbara’s housing shortage.

Orthocell receives US approval for Remplir

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Orthocell has received clearance from the US-based Food and Drug Administration to begin selling its nerve repair product Remplir in the country.

Wall Street wipeout: heavy losses spark recession fears

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Wall Street benchmarks slumped overnight, ending with the largest one-day percentage losses since 2020, as US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ignited fears of an all-out trade war and a global economic recession.

Chaney says Seven West campaigning against her

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Curtin independent Kate Chaney says Seven West Media is running a smear campaign against her, and fired back at columnist Ben Harvey’s assertion people were “f***ing idiots” for voting for a teal.

At Close of Business podcast April 3 2025

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Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US.

EPA backs Goldfields power station

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TransAlta has gained backing for its proposed 150-megawatt Mt Keith gas power plant, but it is unclear when the project will proceed, given the shutdown of BHP’s nickel operations.

Australian shares narrow early losses after Trump dump

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Australian shares have clawed back some of the morning's losses after fears over US tariffs eased during the session.

Evolution Mining commissions Mungari mill expansion as gold price soars

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Evolution Mining has celebrated the commissioning of its Mungari mill expansion project on the same day it sold gold for more than $5,000/ounce for the first time.

Panel approves Blueways’ $70m Como apartments plan

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Blueways Group’s plan to build a $70 million apartment development in Como has been approved by an assessment panel.

Opinion: Poll palava points to planning problems in WA election

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OPINION: The WA Electoral Commission has emerged with its reputation bruised and questions to answer after the March 8 election.

Revo and Ocean Heroes partnership aims to make waves

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Revo Fitness and Ocean Heroes are uniting once again in a bid to raise $200,000 for autism-based programs.

Rio Tinto receives first of 100 WA-built Gemco railcars

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The first of 100 railcars built for Rio Tinto in Western Australia has rolled off the production line ready for its 1,500-kilometre journey north to the Pilbara.

Austal builds point of difference in US

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Perth company Austal is part of a major effort to revive naval shipbuilding in the US.

Brickworks, BGC Australia settle Federal Court dispute

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BGC Australia and Brickworks have settled a legal dispute, in which the latter accused the Len Buckeridge-founded group of predatory pricing.

Deployment, not permanent troops, the focus for north-west defence boost

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The federal government won’t commit to stationing more defence personnel permanently in the north-west as it pours millions of dollars into military base upgrades.

Woodside Energy continues to review US hydrogen project

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The future of one of Woodside's US assets remained clouded in uncertainty, with boss Meg O’Neill saying a review on the project was continuing amid challenges to attract customers.

Underlying free cash flow record for Ramelius

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Gold miner Ramelius Resources achieved a record underlying free cash flow of $223 million during the March 2025 quarter, up from $174.5 million from the previous quarter.

Country conservatives damaging city slickers' interest in regional issues

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OPINION: Regional right-wing operatives are not going to win votes with insults, falsehoods or whingeing about how people vote.

Pilbara mining pipeline details list of projects to 2030 and beyond

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Despite the development hype around green projects, the pipeline of traditional resources developments shows mining is still king.

US president Donald Trump announces sweeping tariffs on imports

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US stock futures have regressed in the hours following president Donald Trump's sweeping tariff measures.

Dutton promises $600m for regional roads as Labor ramps up efforts in WA

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Peter Dutton has flown into Perth bearing gifts designed to sway regional voters at the upcoming federal election.The opposition leader announced up to $600m would be spent to upgrade regional roads in an effort to improve transport routes for farmers and miners.

Trail of unfinished projects left by Inspired Homes

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More than 80 unfinished projects have been left in the fallout from Inspired Homes calling in administrators, with the insurance pathway now open to impacted customers.

Tourism Council WA launches Connecting to Culture program

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Tourism Council WA has launched a new online toolkit to enhance the local tourism sector’s cultural inclusivity of First Nations people.

McCusker foundation boosts donations to $20m after assets grow to $400m

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Medical research and healthcare programs were the major beneficiaries of an almost quadrupling of donations last year by McCusker Charitable Foundation.

At Close of Business podcast April 2 2025

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Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent trends and news within WA's ports and transport sectors.

Alkimos Shopping Centre sold for $30m

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Locus Property Group and Security Capital Australia entered a joint venture to purchase the property.

Tariff jitters pare early gains as shares edge higher

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The Australian share market has edged higher, after paring early gains from hopes incoming US tariffs would be more targeted than expected.

Kids Research Institute sells former Subiaco office for $21.5m

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The Kids Research Institute Australia has sold its former headquarters in Subiaco for $21.55 million, several years after its move to Perth Children’s Hospital.

PS Structures books $55m Piara Waters high school contract

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The state government has awarded PS Structures a $55 million contract over the second stage of a high school development.

Malcolm McCusker to lead inquiry into 2025 WA election

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Former governor Malcolm McCusker will lead a probe into the handling of the 2025 Western Australian election.

Surge in measles cases overseas

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ANALYSIS: More transmissible than Covid, measles is making a comeback.

Opinion: Speed an issue in robotics race

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OPINION: The self-driving car bubble of the 2010s has lessons for the development of humanoid robotics.

Matt Keogh warns of WA public sector job cuts under Coalition policy

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Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has warned 2,000 public sector jobs in WA would be put at risk should the Coalition implement one of its hallmark policies if it wins government in May.

Crothers Construction wins $30m contract for Ashdale Secondary College

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Geraldton-based Crothers Construction has won a $30 million contract over work on Ashdale Secondary College in Darch.

WA business confidence on the rise

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A new survey says WA businesses are optimistic about the future despite global volatility.

Aspen to acquire Albemarle's Australind village in $35m deal

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ASX-listed Aspen Group has entered a conditional contract to acquire lithium miner Albemarle’s half-built accommodation village in Australind.

Wolfdene expands WA portfolio

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The Victorian land developer has purchased of a nine-hectare block in East Wanneroo to create a $46 million project, cementing strong interest from residential developers.

Demand for freight space grows as Pilbara cargo shipments increase

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Planning is under way to enable the Pilbara’s landside logistics industry meet demand as the region’s industrial cargo trade grows.

Freight diversification necessitates WA port changes

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WA’s logistics network is evolving rapidly to meet demand for different goods

Lindsay Australia to grow WA trucking footprint after GJ Freight deal

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One of the country’s biggest trucking companies is poised to grow its clout in the booming WA horticulture sector.

MinRes and Ellison served class action lawsuit

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Mineral Resources and its managing director Chris Ellison have been served with a class action proceeding, which was filed in the Supreme Court of Victoria on Monday.

S&P, Nasdaq higher as Wall St awaits tariff talk

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It was a rollercoaster ride on Wall Street overnight.

Mining giant Newmont shapes WA power market with two deals

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Goldminer Newmont Corporation has struck a long-term power supply agreement with WA’s largest wind farm, just months after quietly extending its contract with the state's largest coal-fired power station.

Inspired Homes in voluntary administration, McGrathNicol appointed

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Residential builder Inspired Homes has gone into voluntary administration, with McGrathNicol appointed to manage the company.

At Close of Business podcast April 1 2025

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Koby Cooke and Nadia Budihardjo discuss former Fortescue executive Linda O'Farrell's career pivot.

Shoreline Chambers barristers move into Chancery House building

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A new barristers’ chambers, which includes the legal counsel for Wright Prospecting and Brittany Higgins, has moved into the top floors of the former Citibank building.

Australian shares rebound but tariffs cast a shadow

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Australian shares have tailed a rebound on Wall Street overnight, but investors remain cautious as a fog of uncertainty hangs over incoming US tariffs.

Gold record sparks COVID-style investor rush at Perth Mint

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The Perth Mint is experiencing demand not seen since the outbreak of COVID-19 as investors new and old seek out gold to add to their portfolios.

No budget bounce for Albo, but still ahead in polls

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If an election was called today, Anthony Albanese would become the first prime minister to win consecutive elections since John Howard.

Opinion: United States goes soft on power projection

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OPINION: US moves to dial down soft-power programs could have widespread political and economic fallout.