The ASX200 has dropped 1.2 per cent to finish the week down 2.8 per cent, its second-worst weekly performance of 2024.

The state government has poured in more funding towards Collie’s transition from coal-powered to green energy, as workers reportedly received bonuses over the upcoming station closures.

OPINION: US tariffs on its neighbours could create opportunities for Australian produce amid likely market distruption.

OPINION: Chris Ellison’s mea culpa may not protect him from future criticism or prosecution, but it seems investors still have faith in Mineral Resources.

Early work is underway on a $660 million Department of Defence infrastructure program at Exmouth’s Learmonth airbase, with ATCO subcontracted to build an initial worker’s camp.