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The local bourse has finished the day up 0.6 per cent in its best performance in almost three weeks, closing at its highest level since April 21.

UPDATE: Details of the deal between Italy's Webuild and the collapsed Perth engineer have been released at close of business this afternoon.

Stormy economic conditions have slowed hiring but some industries, especially those reliant on in-person attendance, are still recruiting.

Australia's foreign and defence ministers have met in London ahead of Defence Minister Richard Marles flying to the United States to meet his counterpart.

The results of a new survey could blunt other states’ attacks on WA’s GST share.

Alinta to take another shot at offloading Pilbara power assets

Mark Pownall reveals some of the recent big moves in the Margaret River winery scene.

The Australian share market rose after the US Fed chief hinted that an end to the tightening cycle was in sight, but the bourse's gains ebbed late in the day.

Anthony Albanese wants federal, state and territory healthcare systems to work together better but faces calls from leaders to increase Commonwealth spending.

Australia's economy is tracking toward a soft landing but the International Monetary Fund envisions more cash rate increases in 2023.

Safeguard ‘puts mines on the line’

The local bourse has closed up 0.3 per cent, with the benchmark ASX200 index finishing at more than 7,500 for the first time since April 22.

The radioactive capsule that went missing somewhere between Newman and Perth earlier last month has been found, emergency services minister Stephen Dawson says.

Australia and China's trade ministers are preparing for a virtual meeting as Canberra continues to pressure Beijing into dropping trade sanctions.

Labor has no fix for gas shortage 

The voluntary administrators to Sun Cable say the sale process has commenced for the $30 billion solar project, with binding proposals due by the end of April.

The local share market has finished slightly in the red for a second day in a row after a choppy session, as some traders likely took profits after a stupendous start to the year.

The government's climate policy is being pincered by the opposition and the Greens, forcing Labor into a battle on two flanks.

The outlook for the global economy has improved marginally, with inflation likely past its peak and trending down over 2023 and 2024.

Australia is building closer trade ties with an Asian giant, and it’s not China.

Hancock, Strike head towards end game on Warrego 

The local share market fell 0.2 per cent, with traders possibly taking profits ahead of a week dominated by more global rate hike decisions.

Rio Tinto has announced an investigation into how a tiny, toxically radioactive capsule went missing on the journey from a WA desert mine site to Perth.

Chinese students told to return overseas immediately 

The local share market added 0.3 per cent on Friday, as investors adjust to the likelihood of higher interest rates.

Businesswoman Paula Rogers has been named as the new head of the Committee for Perth.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss daylight saving. Plus: today's top headlines.

WA premier assures Japan on gas supply

The legal row involving deceased CFC Group boss Marc Cardaci’s trusts continues with two companies slated to be wound up if $4.6 million is not repaid.

Perth has suffered its worst inflation in 32 years in 2022, with a big jump in the December quarter. Plus: Perth's biggest price rises in 2022.

Evolution puts mill expansion on table

The local share market was lifted by mining and technology shares a day ahead of official data on December quarter inflation.