Traditional owners in Western Australia have written to the Albanese government seeking to stop the progress of a contentious urea plant.

ISPT has bought the neighbourhood shopping centre for $35.75 million from the supermarket giant.

The state government will offer owners of vacant properties a $5,000 incentive to put their houses on the rental market, in a bid to unlock housing stock.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, political editor Gary Adshead and senior journalist Matt Mckenzie review the highlights from today's budget announcement.

Mark Beyer and Isabel Vieira discuss the top corporate finance moves made in the past year.

A stellar final leg from Ariarne Titmus ensured Australia set a new Olympic record in the women’s 4x200m freestyle relay on Friday morning at a buzzing Paris La Defense Arena.

Chinese state-owned companies are “exploiting” Indonesia, US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy says, amid a call for WA’s battery metals miners to lead decarbonisation efforts.

Labor turns screws on mergers Competition regulator Gina Cass-Gottlieb will get the power to block serial acquisitions and those that entrench the market power of big companies, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rejected a ‘‘presumptive ban’’ on mergers. The Fin

Listed contractor Perenti has won $185 million worth of work from Roy Hill, Focus Minerals and Rox Resources through its underground mining and drilling divisions.

Flooding has closed Western Power’s Wellington Street office indefinitely, displacing workers as the utility prepares for a peak period across the state’s main electricity grid.

West Perth-based Anson Resources has received commitments to raise $50 million as it works towards making a final investment decision for its flagship project in Utah.

The new SilverKris Lounge and additional daily flights add to Singapore Airline’s relationship with WA.

Chalmers’ tune disputed Leading economists have dismissed Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ downbeat assessment of the global economy, citing recent upgrades in growth and warning that it should not be used to justify inflation-boosting spending. The Fin Court orders X to remove terror video

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is one of several government agencies approving big loans for resources projects.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss IR changes, Tattarang leadership, AusBiotech, environmental services, biggest exporters, Andrew Hastie and the purpose of a listed company.

A 1,460 square metre building in Kalgoorlie formerly owned by HBF Health has been sold to a not-for-profit organisation for $3 million.

The city’s office occupancy rates have improved, while national vacancy rates are at their highest in close to three decades.

The Town of Port Hedland will defend legal action instigated by Decmil over an alleged contractual breach tied to a $19 million project that was backed by the state government.

The local bourse has climbed for its third consecutive session to finish half a per cent higher after more gains on Wall Street overnight.

Jeff Leach has sold a Murray Street Mall retail complex to Banjo Bond, in the largest retail transaction in the CBD this year.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks to Jordan Murray about his recent conversation with opposition leader Shane Love.

Australia's agriculture minister has criticised the opposition calling for borders with Indonesia to close, saying it is causing industry insecurity.

Shares in copper explorer MOD Resources closed higher on promising drill results at the company’s T3 copper operation in Botswana.

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On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the City of Perth and the state government's differing views for a public swimming pool in East Perth.