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Australian shares have snapped a three-session winning streak after hotter-than-expected inflation numbers ratcheted up bets on an incoming interest rate hike.

The auditor general has pushed for better transparency in local governments' financials amid highly publicised troubles at WA councils.

Asian-focused goldminer Emerald Resources is a step closer to establishing a local production asset, with hopes of starting development this year.

In his annual press conference, the Chinese ambassador had a bit to say about the Port of Darwin's ownership issue.

OPINION: Aligning political desires and the needs of business is among a host of must-haves for the defence sector this year.

OPINION: Governance issues will play into broader policy debates this year.

Company promoter Ansh Gautam is facing multi-million-dollar claims from the Australian Taxation Office over the failure of his Avid contracting arm.

Pundits are forecasting an interest rate hike next week, after ABS data revealed an uptick in the inflation rate.

An independent report has estimated construction of the City of Busselton's performing arts centre will cost more than $60 million.

Northern Minerals' biggest shareholder of Chinese origins has made an attempt to oust the chair of the rare earths aspirant amid ongoing concerns of foreign interference.

After success internationally, the Ask for Angela pub and nightclub safety campaign is coming to WA.

European-focused developer GreenX Metals has announced plans to raise $13.6 million, in order to further development activities across its assets.

US outfit Osmose Utilities Services has completed two Australian acquisitions, with the vendors including Perth investor Tim Moore and members of the Figliomeni family.

One of Australia's most successful geospatial tech firms has joined French Space Agency subsidiary CLS Group after more than 30 years of operating independently.

The chief flagbearer for WA's resources sector faces tricky geopolitics abroad and policy and perception tests at home.

GOLD WRAP: Shares in gold-focused West African Resources and St Barbara Limited rose early on Wednesday following positive updates within their respective December 2025 quarterly reports.

Woodside Energy beat production guidance its final year under the leadership of former chief executive Meg O'Neill, but expects a pullback in 2026.

Greatland lifted its quarterly revenue on stronger gold and copper prices, offsetting lower sales as the miner closed its first full year at Telfer.

David Littleproud will face a challenge for the leadership of the Nationals when parliament resumes.

Wall Street ticked to a record on Tuesday, as stocks zigzagged following mixed profit reports from UnitedHealth, General Motors and other big companies.

$57b hole opens up in budget

Elected on a platform of transparency, city lord mayor Bruce Reynolds is angry about a leaked report highlighting council problems.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Westview Group, and its plans to build a major steel mill.

A local investor has purchased the former Bunnings site, which sprawls across almost two hectares.

Manganese developer Element 25 has extended its $30 million funding deal with Acuity Capital Investment Management for the next three years.

The Australian share market has rallied to a three-month high after its holiday break, led by the iron ore giants even as gold and silver soared further into uncharted territory.

Tony Sage-led European Lithium will move into the titanium space after agreeing to acquire all issued capital in Velta Holding, a US company with manufacturing and mining assets in Ukraine.

OPINION: A renewables-driven sovereign wealth fund could fuel regional revitalisation.

OPINION: Questions are being raised as to whether US ship seizures benefit efforts to stop Russia's “blood oil” from entering Australia.

Aboriginal businessman Frank Mitchell is among the almost 100 Western Australians recognised for their contributions in the Australia Day 2026 honours list.

WestStar Industrial's subsidiary SIMPEC has booked its second significant construction-based contract this month.

A multi-million-dollar redevelopment of a coastal tourism attraction is on the cards, to cater for growing visitation numbers.