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Prominent businessman Steve Birkbeck’s plan to build an eco-retreat and luxury spa neighbouring his farm-to-plate restaurant has been backed by the Shire of Denmark officer.

A potential sale is on the cards for a Carnarvon salt mine majority owned by Rio Tinto, although operators say there's no certainty a deal will be struck.

The old Dome Café on Fremantle’s cappuccino strip could be leased for a San Churro as the historic building's ground floor continues to gather dust.

Mining services group Perenti is set to pocket $150 million worth of work after securing contracts from Regis Resources, BHP and Catalyst Metals.

The state government has appointed KPMG to lead a review into the culture at the Western Australian Institute of Sport after the minister overhauled the organisation's board.

The Western Australian Cricket Association's board has voted in favour to push ahead with the $155 million redevelopment of the sporting code’s ground.

The workplace watchdog is investigating the death of a worker at a Jandakot steel manufacturing facility after an accident occurred early Wednesday morning.

The embattled West Coast Eagles has confirmed it will launch its search to replace long-serving chief executive Trevor Nisbett, who will depart at the end of next season.

The environmental watchdog has recommended approval for Woodside’s proposed solar farm and battery energy system near Karratha, subject to strict conditions.

Takeover target Liontown Resources has awarded its final major construction contract for its Kathleen Valley lithium project after engaging Monadelphous Group.

Canadian-focused explorer James Bay Minerals has enjoyed a 50 per cent surge in its share price after closing its first day trading on the ASX.

Former WA Football Commission chairman and ex-hospital boss Neale Fong has been appointed chair of the troubled Western Australian Institute of Sport among other board changes.

Renewable energy company PWR Hybrid has lodged plans to build a $19 million solar facility to potentially power Iluka Resources' Cataby mining operations.

An electrical contractor has been fined $50,000 after failing to install safety devices when upgrading switchboards at three homes occupied by miners in the Pilbara.

A group of aggrieved homeowners have gathered outside the State Administrative Tribunal to protest against BGC Housing Group, the subject of a proposed class action lawsuit.

Established engineering firm Monadelphous Group has secured a $160 million contract from Talison Lithium for work on its Greenbushes lithium asset.

Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss the portfolio responsibilities of Housing, Planning, Lands and Homelessness Minister John Carey.

Rockingham brewery and restaurant Sound Brewing Co has appointed administrators from WA Insolvency Solutions, the second Perth brewer to do so in two weeks.

A sole trader has been fined more than $47,000 after an employee suffered serious injuries while working at a Great Southern mechanical workshop.

Mining services group Perenti has secured a $360 million contract extension with its major client Sandfire Resources for work on the Motheo copper mine in Botswana.

UPDATE: BGC says it will “vigorously defend” any lawsuits launched by a homeowner’s group that secured funding to pursue a potential class action against the builder over chronic construction delays.

Perth-based wave tech developer Carnegie Clean Energy has won a $6.3 million contract to deliver and operate its technology in Europe.

Gold explorer Brightstar Resources is budgeting $22 million to deliver its proposed “low-capital pathway” to restart its Menzies and Laverton projects in the Goldfields.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the growth of a tourism industry in the Pilbara at the hands of Ngarluma and Yindibarndi man Clinton Walker.

Former AFL players Will Schofield and Chris Masten alongside hotel operators and wine distributors are seeking to establish an ‘urban winery’ and restaurant in the heart of Fremantle.

Fremantle property developer Yolk Property Group is seeking approval to build a four-storey townhouse and accommodation complex valued at $9 million.

The state government has moved on progressing its proposed Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub in the South West after engaging Deloitte to undertake a feasibility study.

Frontier Energy has inked its intention to takeover Waroona Energy under a deal to merge their renewable energy ventures in the South West.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the growth in popularity of truffles in Western Australia.

Former Fortescue Metals Group and Mineral Resources senior staffer Paul Brown has secured the top job at Hastings Technology Metals.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has secured a $13 million order from Japan’s Cosmos Shoji Co to supply a deepwater buoyancy system.

BCI Minerals has secured a $150 million loan from two commercial banks to fund its Mardie salt project after notching the bulk of the funding support from the federal government last month.