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The competition watchdog will not oppose Vocus Group Limited’s proposed acquisition of TPG Telecom Limited’s fixed business and fibre network assets in a deal worth billions.

Property developer Adrian Fini and Hassell principal Peter Lee have criticised the urban sprawl and suburbia in Perth, during a discussion over design.

The country’s only silicon manufacturer has notched $39m to cut emissions amid the state's green ambitions being underscored by a wave of federal government support today.

Basil Zempilas is set to become the WA Liberal Party’s new leader as Libby Mettam reveals she will not seek re-election to the role following the party’s heavy election defeat.

A dispute between NXT TEC and ANZ has continued, with a Supreme Court judge describing some of the building technology company’s pleadings as “embarrassing”.

WA has led the way in national employment figures, with the lowest unemployment rate and the highest population growth in the country.

Local uranium operators spoken to by Business News still hold out hope that WA will repeal the state’s mining ban.

An ambitious green hydrogen project north of Kalbarri has become the first recipient of the federal government’s Hydrogen Headstart Program, gaining backing of $814 million.

Manjimup Artisan Truffles has purchased a warehouse in Claremont, as the business expands.

OPINION: News reports have raised serious questions about the state government’s commitment to sustainable water management.

Iron ore minnow Gold Valley Group has made a last-minute bid to snatch Mark Creasy’s CZR Resources from the clutches of Fenix Resources for a premium price.

As the fallout continues from the Whyalla Steelworks being placed into administration, Belmont-based NRW Holdings continues to get on with business.

US stocks rallied overnight after the Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged as widely expected.

Amana Living will transfer its Kalgoorlie aged care operations to another not-for-profit organisation.

Super giants clamp down on WiseTech

The federal government has backed the development of four big batteries in regional WA, adding to the multi-billion-dollar investment in battery storage already underway in the state.

Premier Roger Cook will use “every lever” to help end years of building delays endured by customers of Inspired Homes, including asking the corporate watchdog to prioritise an investigation.

Australian shares have broken their modest three-day winning streak after gloomy investor sentiment returned to Wall Street overnight.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss the emergence of WA juniors mining throughout Latin America.

The Member for Curtin likened funding without reform in WA's social housing space to having “an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff”.

The state administrative tribunal has handed down a decision in the dispute between the Shire of Ashburton and Onslow Marine Supply Base over the decommissioning of Chevron’s gas platforms.

Rio Tinto is strongly defending its dual listing as an activist shareholder attempts to push the board to follow industry peer BHP in dropping its London listing in favour of the ASX.

The Julian Ambrose-led company has ambitions to be one of the state's top 10 builders.

Several WA junior miners are making positive forays into Latin America, where they’re finding fit-for-purpose regulations and local skills.

OPINION: The Liberals did not bring enough firepower to the campaign in policy or personnel terms.

Former showjumper Chloe Tornow has developed a vest-and-jacket combination to protect riders from falls.

City of Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle has failed to persuade a panel to overturn the approval of a $42 million medical centre in Dalkeith.

In the march towards net carbon zero by 2050, shipping company ANL has a new liquefied natural gas-powered vessel joining its fleet.

Embattled iron ore and lithium miner Mineral Resources has temporarily halted trucking operations on its multibillion-dollar private haul road after another road train rolled over.

The Liberal Party of Australia has pledged to fast track approval of the North West Shelf project in Karratha, if elected in the upcoming federal election.

The WA government’s regional ministers will be directed to address housing shortages and regional development roadblocks in major country towns.

Myer executive chair Olivia Wirth says the department store group remains committed to becoming an “retail powerhouse”, amid challenging trade conditions.