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2024 Paris Olympics: Saturday wrap

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Justin Fris

Nine network staff on strike

Hundreds of Nine newspaper journalists across the country have started a five-day strike over pay negotiations as the news outlet gears up for...

yesterday 10

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Nadia Budihardjo

Eagles CEO provides leadership insight

West Coast Eagles chief executive officer Don Pyke has provided a unique insight into a range of key leadership traits, along with providing a...

yesterday 10

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Justin Fris

Mark My Words podcast July 26 2024

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BGC's sale process; the energy sector; Woodside; the role of gas and renewables; Defence; the alumina sector...

yesterday 10

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Mark Beyer

Olympics overnight: how it unfolded

Australia's quest for a medal in rugby sevens is well and truly alive, while the Matildas were defeated 3-0 by an efficient Germany in their Group...

yesterday 8

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Justin Fris

Lester Group’s Subi play

The WA syndicator has purchased a Subiaco office building from two separate owners.

yesterday 10

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Claire Tyrrell

AUKUS expansion’s social squeeze

Concerns are growing over Rockingham’s capacity to support the expanded workforce needed for work on nuclear subs.

yesterday 9

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Jack Mcginn

ASC backs WA nuclear sub training

The Western Australian government will team up with the Commonwealth’s submarine builder to support the sustainment of local submarine workforce...

yesterday 9

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Jack Mcginn

MinRes up on lithium results

Mineral Resources has benefited from lifted lithium prices across its battery metals operations but is still holding back until market conditions...

yesterday 9

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Isabel Vieira

Blackburne unveils City Beach plans

The developer says the 247-apartment proposal directly responds to the local government’s structure plan.

yesterday 8

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Claire Tyrrell

Fortescue’s big project list crawls on

Green hydrogen is not economic right now, Gabon iron ore has Chinese steel mills salivating, Oakajee remains a mystery, and South American copper...

yesterday 10

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Tom Zaunmayr

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Heat on ANZ top brass

yesterday 6

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Business News gears up for Olympics

Between July 26 and Monday August 11, Business News will regularly provide extensive online coverage of major events at the Olympic Games for our...

yesterday 8

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Justin Fris

Davies throws hat in for Bullwinkel

Mia Davies has confirmed she will seek preselection for the newly created seat of Bullwinkel and said the live sheep export saga had spurred her...

yesterday 9

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Sam Jones

Clough wins Dampier Port contract

The state government has awarded a $283 million contract to Clough to build a new wharf at Dampier Port.

yesterday 7

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Tom Zaunmayr And Mark Beyer

Monadelphous books $200m Scarborough works

Engineering company Monadelphous has bolstered its work pipeline with a $200 million contract to enable Woodside to process gas from its $18...

yesterday 7

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Sam Jones

Develop results show strong year ahead

West Leederville-based Develop Global has posted a mining services revenue result 10 per cent above forecasts ahead of what it believes will be a...

yesterday 6

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Sam Jones

WA groups uneasy about Nature Positive

Resources industry groups have fronted a Senate committee to voice concerns over the federal government's proposed Nature Positive reforms.

yesterday 3

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Nadia Budihardjo

Contractor fined $385,000 for injury

Drilling company Boart Longyear has been fined $385,000 after one of its workers received serious injuries at West Musgrave, just days after two...

yesterday 3

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Mark Beyer

Bellevue shares take a tumble

Shares in Bellevue Gold have crumbled more than 20 per cent after the market recoiled in response to its $150 million placement and soft production...

yesterday 2

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Isabel Vieira

Drain to lead Office of the Appeals Convenor

The state government has selected Eve Drain to head up the Office of the Appeals Convenor after a seven-month recruitment process for Emma...

yesterday 3

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Liv Declerck

Mining, property outperform, fuel shares turn around

The Australian share market was 0.8 per cent higher at the bell following goldilocks US economic data and a rally across mining stocks.

yesterday 3

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Sam Jones

Online retail an evolving door

The internet-driven upheaval in retail shows no signs of slowing, with a decline in brand loyalty emerging across all demographics.

yesterday 3

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Tim Treadgold

MBA options for business ballers

OPINION: Studying for an MBA requires time, money and effort, so it’s important to consider all the variables before jumping in.

yesterday 3

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Marion Fulker

At Close of Business podcast July 26 2024

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the WA defence industry.

yesterday 4

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Sam Jones

Australia, Canada and NZ urge immediate Gaza ceasefire

The prime minister has joined forces with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

yesterday 4

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Sam Jones

Gorman reticent on cabinet promotion

Federal member for Perth Patrick Gorman has remained tight-lipped on a potential promotion in Sunday’s cabinet reshuffle, triggered by the...

yesterday 3

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Sam Jones

Newmont shines despite Telfer challenges

High gold prices led Boddington goldmine owner Newmont Corporation to exceed its profit estimates last quarter, despite a production drop off...

previous day 10

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Jack Mcginn

Sandfire increases production by 47pc

Sandfire Resources increased its group copper equivalent production by 47 per cent during the 2024 financial year to 133,500 tonnes.

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Justin Fris

Talent company in shares payout row

Former Harrier Group shareholders, including the Bunnings family, have escalated a share payout dispute allegedly involving millions of dollars to...

previous day 1

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Nadia Budihardjo

Appealing options for critical minerals

A Sydney-based charity has set its sights on WA’s critical minerals potential.

previous day 10

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Jack Mcginn

Rinehart ups stake in Lynas

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has upped her stake in Lynas Rare Earths, with her foothold in the critical minerals player now worth $404 million.

previous day 10

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Isabel Vieira

Aust shares slide to two-week low as tech drags

Every sector of the Australian share market has lost ground as stock markets weaken worldwide on lacklustre earnings from US tech firms.

previous day 10

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Isabel Vieira

Nicheliving in reputation repair talks

A consultancy firm says its partnered with Nicheliving to "rebuild public trust" for the home building brand amid heightened scrutiny.

previous day 10

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Isabel Vieira

Saffioti rules out tax review

The treasurer told a property industry lunch she would not commit to an empty promise of reviewing property taxes.

previous day 10

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Claire Tyrrell

At Close of Business podcast July 25 2024

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a Perth company's innovative approach to producing on-demand green hydrogen.

previous day 10

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Sam Jones

Changing the green energy landscape

Vytas is cooking up an ambitious green hydrogen on-demand technology.

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Sam Jones

Golden days for Northern Star, Regis

GOLD WRAP: Kalgoorlie Super Pit owner Northern Star Resources generated gold production and cash flow records last financial year, but was impacted...

previous day 40

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Jack Mcginn

Fenix to build Mid West iron ore mine

Mid-tier miner Fenix Resources has flicked the switch on construction of a $26 million Mid West iron ore mine

previous day 30

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Tom Zaunmayr

Bellevue Gold to raise $175m

Bellevue Gold is tapping investors for more than $175 million to help pay down half of its debt, while announcing a five-year growth plan to...

previous day 1

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Isabel Vieira

Fortescue toasts record iron ore shipments

Fortescue’s Pilbara ore exports have reached new highs but premiums for its high value Iron Bridge rocks have been squeezed by Chinese steel mills

previous day 10

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Tom Zaunmayr

Strike's sights on key FID calls

Perth Basin gas producer Strike Energy says it is closing in on a final investment decision at two key projects, including the West Erregulla...

previous day 10

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Jack Mcginn

BGC class action commences

A class action lawsuit against three BGC Housing Group companies has commenced in the Supreme Court of WA on behalf of thousands of aggrieved...

previous day 2

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Isabel Vieira

Northern Star shines, Regis slides

GOLD WRAP: Kalgoorlie Super Pit owner Northern Star Resources generated gold production and cash flow records last financial year, but was impacted...

previous day 10

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Jack Mcginn

Kerr Engineering grows its footprint

The Henderson-based company has acquired an additional workshop after outgrowing its current facility.

previous day 10

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Claire Tyrrell

Canadian lifeline for Kimberley Meat Co

A mothballed Kimberley abattoir has been thrown a $56 million lifeline by a Canadian government-backed fund which would value the plant at a...

previous day 9

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Tom Zaunmayr

Global investor buys Perth tech firm

US-based private equity firm Accel-KKR has become the majority owner of local technology company INX Software after buying out Tanarra Capital.

previous day 10

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Mark Beyer

Parliaments need more political rebels

The Fatima Payman saga has laid bare a problematic policy infecting the nation’s political landscape.

previous day 9

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Tom Zaunmayr

Cyan finalises $1b MMA acquisition

Singapore-based Cyan Renewables has acquired Australian offshore marine services provider MMA Offshore for $1.1 billion.

previous day 9

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Sam Jones

Burney, O’Connor retirement to spark reshuffle

Two veteran federal ministers have announced they will retire from politics at the end of the current term, sparking an immediate reshuffle of...

previous day 9

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Sam Jones

Flying Doctor builds advocacy voice

The RFDS plans to invest in remote clinics and build an advocacy platform ahead of its 100th anniversary in 2028.

wednesday 30

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Tom Zaunmayr

‘Axis’ concern shows AUKUS need: Marles

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has backed Australia’s preparation for any potential conflict in the years ahead, on the first morning of...

wednesday 10

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Jack Mcginn

Golden Group’s Burswood towers approved

Golden Group will add more than 200 apartments to Burswood Peninsula after receiving the green light to build its $160 million development.

wednesday 1

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Nadia Budihardjo

Rox aims for gold mid-tier

Gold aspirant Rox Resources has flagged a cost of around $245 million to bring the historic Youanmi mine in the Murchison back into production, amid...

wednesday 10

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Jack Mcginn

West African on course for guidance

Gold miner West African Resources appears on course to reach its annual guidance for 2024, following a solid first half.

wednesday 10

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Justin Fris

GDI’s Westralia building opens

The acting Premier has hailed the hybrid and timber structure as a sign of things to come.

wednesday 1

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Claire Tyrrell

APM flags $350m impairment

Megan Wynne-chaired APM Human Services has disclosed a major write down in the value of goodwill from its prior acquisitions within a draft scheme...

wednesday 2

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Justin Fris

Luxury eco-resort up for sale

Broome’s Eco Beach Resort has been put on the market for the first time since it was built as plans surface to take the remote destination to a...

wednesday 10

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Tom Zaunmayr

Vale Professor Robin Warren

Tributes are flowing for Perth scientist Robin Warren, who was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with colleague Barry...

wednesday 10

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Mark Beyer

Dry dock need looms large: Marles

An unbudgeted and contentious dry dock will a necessary component of the Western Australia’s AUKUS partnership responsibilities, according to...

wednesday 10

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Jack Mcginn

Energy, property drag Australian share market lower

Australian shares have eased on weakness in property and energy as US big tech earnings underwhelmed and commodity prices fell.

wednesday 10

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Jack Mcginn

Dry dock key, but timing unclear

An as-yet-uncosted dry dock will be a necessary component of the Western Australia’s AUKUS partnership responsibilities, according to acting...

wednesday 10

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Jack Mcginn

Pilot plant close for Toro

West Perth junior Toro Energy has provided an update regarding progress of a pilot plant for its flagship Wiluna uranium project.

wednesday 10

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Justin Fris

Ravensthorpe miner cuts nickel guidance

First Quantum Minerals has slashed its nickel production guidance following its decision to mothball its Ravensthorpe operation earlier this year...

wednesday 10

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Isabel Vieira

GDI’s Westralia building marks opening

The acting Premier has hailed the hybrid and timber structure as a sign of things to come.

wednesday 10

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Claire Tyrrell

Boss targets production success

Multi-asset uranium producer Boss Energy is confident it will hit its 2025 financial year production guidance of 850,000 pounds of uranium oxide at...

wednesday 1

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Justin Fris

Pilbara Minerals enjoys price uptick

Record production volumes has aided Pilbara Minerals’ quarterly revenue, alongside a small bump in prices for the battery metal.

wednesday 8

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Isabel Vieira

Arafura launches $20m placement

Gina Rinehart-backed Arafura Rare Earths has launched a $20 million placement, as it continues preparations for a $1.2 billion raising needed to...

wednesday 1

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Isabel Vieira

Four fundamentals of modern robotics

OPINION: Development of humanoid robots requires plenty of engineers to build and design the systems and algorithms.

wednesday 10

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John Vial

Deloitte posts revenue drop, job losses

Deloitte Australia has posted a 2.4 per cent decline in revenue for the 2024 financial year and revealed almost 700 jobs have been cut.

wednesday 10

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Sam Jones

Creating the conditions for innovation

Collaborative events play a vital role in the early identification and encouragement of talent and innovation in gaming.

wednesday 2

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Kate Raynes-Goldie

At Close of Business podcast July 24 2024

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the Royal Flying Doctor Service's five-year strategy.

wednesday 8

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Sam Jones

AEMO charts renewable growth

An increase in renewable generation in Western Australia last quarter showed the state’s progress on renewables over the past year but did not lead...

wednesday 10

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Jack Mcginn

Woodside's Scarborough bill rises

Woodside Energy's Scarborough project is now two-thirds complete and on track for first production in 2026 but will cost $750 million more than...

23.07.2024 20

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Jack Mcginn

Feds accelerate WA-built Army fleet

The federal government has accelerated a plan to deliver 18 medium landing craft for the Army’s new littoral fleet, to be built by Austal at the...

23.07.2024 3

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Jack Mcginn

Woodside’s Scarborough bill rises

Woodside Energy's Scarborough project is now two-thirds complete and on track for first production in 2026 but will cost $750 million more than...

23.07.2024 2

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Jack Mcginn

Seismic out in gas permit grant

Gas exploration permits off the Western Australian coast have been granted to Chevron, Inpex, Melbana Energy and Woodside Energy, as part of long-...

23.07.2024 1

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Jack Mcginn

Van Dyk named as Singleton successor

Austin Engineering has announced David Singleton’s successor, appointing non-executive director Sybrandt Van Dyk as managing director and chief...

23.07.2024 10

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Justin Fris

Spartan shines as gold resource climbs

Spartan Resources shares soared 20 per cent off a new mineral resource at its Dalgaranga gold project, weeks after Ramelius Resources unveiled a...

23.07.2024 2

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Jack Mcginn

Hyatt curveball in thriving market

Hotel operators mull the impact of the Hyatt’s sudden closure as well as their refurbishment programs.

23.07.2024 3

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Claire Tyrrell

Revo Claremont gets $1.1m makeover

A strong bond between two proud sport and fitness organisations in the western suburbs now has an added layer of polish.

23.07.2024 1

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Justin Fris

Lynas revenue falls on low prices

Stubbornly low prices continue to weigh on Lynas Rare Earths’ revenue and production, while it assesses acid supply options following the BHP...

23.07.2024 2

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Isabel Vieira

Fleeton to leave Perth council

City of Perth councillor and Perth Racing director Brent Fleeton will head overseas, triggering an extraordinary election to fill his local...

23.07.2024 1

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Nadia Budihardjo

Arafura locks in debt package

Arafura Rare Earths is inching closer to making a final investment decision on its Northern Territory project after securing its remaining debt...

23.07.2024 1

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Isabel Vieira

Qoria delivers record revenue growth

Perth-founded edtech startup Qoria has posted strong growth in its quarterly financials, including a record $10 million growth in revenue from its...

23.07.2024 2

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Sam Jones

Navy to lure redundant miners

The Australian Navy will offer jobs to retrenched miners and builders in a bid to meet its substantial staffing requirements under the defense...

23.07.2024 2

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Tom Zaunmayr

Crown Perth CEO in new role

Crown Perth will undergo a global search for a new chief executive after David Tsai was appointed in a national role with the resort and...

23.07.2024 1

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Nadia Budihardjo

Potash project achieves first production

Private company SO4 has delivered rare good news for the potash sector by announcing successful production at its Lake Way project, which it bought...

23.07.2024 2

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Mark Beyer

Alliance secures loan for nickel project

Perth-based Alliance Nickel has posted positive news in a challenging market for its namesake metal, securing a $4 million loan facility to...

23.07.2024 3

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Isabel Vieira

Questions raised over state EBAs

The latest reports about the CFMEU have sparked calls from the state’s construction industry body for authorities to examine the negotiation...

23.07.2024 2

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Claire Tyrrell

BGC confirms sale move

The Buckeridge Group of Companies has relaunched its sales process, putting its cement division on the market.

23.07.2024 2

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Claire Tyrrell

No doubting regions relevance

OPINION: The bush is reconnecting with the corporate sector after a long period of neglect.

23.07.2024 2

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Mark Pownall

At Close of Business podcast July 23 2024

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss moves in Perth's hotel sector.

23.07.2024 2

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Sam Jones

Tech fuels shares turnaround amid muted Biden response

The ASX200 has snapped a three-day losing streak led by tech stocks, while the Australian dollar closed lower for a seventh consecutive day.

23.07.2024 1

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Sam Jones

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