Australia’s trade surplus has reached its highest level in six months, but economists are holding their breath ahead of Trump’s second term.

West Perth contractor CPC Engineering has secured two new contracts in the red-hot gold sector, bringing in $24 million worth of new work with AngloGold Ashanti and Capricorn Metals.

Major global companies are walking away from opportunities to build offshore wind farms near Bunbury as the federal government extends the period for applications for a second time.

The state government will invest a further $15 million in venture capital firms to stimulate cashflow into WA-based startup businesses.

Wesfarmers-owned Kmart Group has announced the resignation of managing director Ian Bailey after 19 years, with chief financial officer Aleksandra Spaseska to step up to the role.