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Bazzo fails to set aside court orders

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Allen Caratti’s partner Tina Bazzo has failed in her bid to overturn court orders over legal actions liquidators have brought against her.

Aussie shares edge lower to finish wild earning season

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The Australian share market has edged modestly lower to round out the most volatile earning season in recent memory.

At Close of Business podcast August 29 2025

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Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why players within the rare earths sector are seeking stability.

Former top doctor buys $22.75m home

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Tim Goyder has sold his Mosman Park house for a record price.

Pentanet shares soar on first-ever positive EBITDA

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Shares in Perth-headquartered Pentanet are soaring after the telecommunications firm swung to its first positive EBITDA for a full-year.

Cambridge sued over City Beach decision

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The Town of Cambridge is embroiled in a legal dispute over a City Beach site earmarked for a $200 million project to be developed by Blackburne.

Opinion: Tough road for listed operators

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Not all startups succeed after an ASX listing, but a few are thriving.

PM faces tough crowd, urges respectful energy debate

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The prime minister has hit back at hecklers during a sometimes tense discussion about renewable energy in the regions, while announcing more funds for farmers.

Glory continues commitment to regional WA, announces pre-season tour against Melbourne Victory

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Perth Glory will play a series of pre-season matches in the state's south for a third consecutive season.

Opinion: Scots’ bespoke plans drive growth

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OPINION: Differing regional realities help shape coordinated growth strategies and ensure local buy-in.

Mark My Words August 29 2025

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Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Rio Tinto boss Simon Trott's first week; MinRes; Troubled councils; Reynolds v Higgins; Chaney and Wesfarmers; and major annual results.

Cannington veterans’ facility breaks ground after delay

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RAAFA was hoping to begin construction on the $10 million Cannington facility eight months prior.

Unions to escalate CBH Kwinana port strike

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Striking workers at CBH Group’s Kwinana terminal will begin rolling stoppages next week in their bid to overhaul pay and conditions at the state’s largest grain export hub.

Civmec profit slides 34pc, leaders optimistic

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Dual-listed Civmec recorded a 34 per cent net profit drop to $42.5 million last financial year, but insists the future is bright with a record order book worth $1.25 billion.

At Close of Business podcast August 28 2025

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Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how four regional WA maltsters are doing their bit to reduce the reliance on global agribusinesses for WA craft brewers.

Peakstone’s South Perth project costs near $300m, faces delay

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A 36-storey apartment project in South Perth is the latest development troubled by delay and costs blowout with the estimated value rising to nearly $300 million.

Uptick for Aussie shares despite international lull

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The Australian share market has finished the day in the green following volatile company reporting results in an otherwise lull session as investors await overseas catalysts.

Qantas orders 20 new airbus aircrafts

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Qantas has ordered an additional 20 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with lie-flat business seats on its narrowbody aircraft for the first time.

Qantas orders 20 new Airbus aircraft

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Qantas has ordered an additional 20 Airbus A321XLR aircraft with lie-flat business seats on its narrowbody aircraft for the first time.

Pilbara power plant to get $150m upgrade to service Hemi, renewables

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A gas-fired plant in the Pilbara will get a $150 million upgrade to power Northern Star’s $1.3b Hemi gold project and back the rollout of renewable energy

IWG expands flexible workspaces to Fremantle

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A global flexible workspace giant has expanded its reach to a Silverleaf property in Fremantle, citing increased demand in Western Australia.

Opinion: Most of all, banks want a stable system

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OPINION: Changes to US laws have spurred interest in stablecoins, but not everyone’s happy about it.

Opinion: Poll problems a numbers game

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OPINION: Questions remain about the 2025 state election despite findings of an inquiry headed by former governor Malcolm McCusker.

WAMMCO fined $785,000 over Katanning abattoir death

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Katanning’s sheep processing co-operative has been fined $785,000 for the death in 2022 of a foreign abattoir worker.

MinRes slides to heavy $900m loss, points to weak prices

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Mineral Resources has slid to an $896 million loss for the full year, driven by sizeable impairments against its mothballed Bald Hill mine and weak lithium and iron ore prices.

Freo car yard to be $55m apartment and hotel

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A 3,464-square metre card yard in Fremantle has been earmarked for a $55 million, six-storey co-living and hotel development.

Bartlett denies Coolgardie trip at centre of alleged $1m gold giveaway

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FMR Investments boss Peter Bartlett told the court he was in Kalgoorlie on the day he allegedly gave estranged lieutenant Patrick Keogh the go-ahead to process a waste pile at the company's mill.

Rinehart’s rare earths portfolio triples to $2.69bn amid Western supply push

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The value of Gina Rinehart’s rare earths portfolio has more than tripled to about $2.69 billion on a share price rally since the sector was upended and governments intervened to break China's stronghold.

GenusPlus rides energy infrastructure boom

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Contractor GenusPlus has reported a record annual profit and flagged further strong growth in the current financial year after winning more work on energy projects.

At Close of Business podcast August 27 2025

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Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Western Australia's ice cream industry.

Perth CBD notches $50m in recent property sales

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The Public Transport Authority has purchased a Striling Street property for $30 million while Shafto Lane’s owners are expanding their footprint in a $19 million deal.

Aussie shares rebound after inflation data causes drop

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The Australian share market has moderated and finished the day in the green on the back of strong company reporting data after a drop led by unexpected domestic inflation.

Approval for Hesperia’s $500m Collie battery and solar farm

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Hesperia has cleared a planning hurdle to build its renewable energy project in Collie after a panel greenlit the $500 million plan.

Cashies operating profit up 20pc

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Cash Converters International has returned increases in operating and statutory net profits in FY25.

Opinion: Up the slippery slope to enlightenment

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OPINION: OpenAI’s latest GPT iteration could be targeting the high-volume, low-cost AI market segment.

Pilbara FIFO camp occupancy boosts Fleetwood’s bottom line

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Strong demand for temporary workforce accommodation in the Pilbara has driven a huge profit and dividend boost for Fleetwood Australia.

US tariff exemption a big deal to shoppers, businesses

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Low-value imports are losing their duty-free status in the United States this week as part of President Donald Trump's agenda for making the nation less dependent on foreign goods.

EMCO wins $43m Rockingham Senior High School contract

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A contractor has been selected for the Rockingham Senior High School upgrades after the McGowan government committed $60 million to the works in the 2023-24 state budget.

National freight plan to tackle supply chain disruptions

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The federal government will bolster the national freight strategy to better manage supply chain disruptions and guide infrastructure investment.

AFG profit jumps to $35m as lending market grows

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Shares in Australian Finance Group have doubled in value this year as the Perth company benefits from the increased market share held by brokers in a growing housing loan market.

Dessert becomes big business at city foodie haunts

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Perth’s ice-cream scene is booming courtesy of a new crop of artisans and the resurgence of some old favourites.

Indian agtech moves into Peel food precinct

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Four Indian agritech startups will move into the Food Innovation Precinct south of Perth to implement pilot projects in Western Australia.

Big profit fall at Woolworths leaves investors wanting

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Australia's largest supermarket group has cut its dividend by 21 per cent after its profit fell by 17 per cent to $1.4 billion in 2024/25.

Domino's posts $3.7m loss, Cowin flags reducing costs for company to become 'leaner, more efficient business'

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Domino’s executive chair Jack Cowin says the company is laser-focused on fundamentals, amid a group-wide operational reset.

A late push sends Wall Street near its records

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Wall Street capped a choppy day of trading overnight with slight gains for stocks.

At Close of Business podcast August 26 2025

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Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WAFarmers is laying the groundwork for a busy few years for our agricultural sector.

Australian shares slump as Trump fires Fed governor

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The Australian share market has dipped as US President Donald Trump once again returned to the global stage with a move critics say threatens the independence of America's central bank.

MinRes willing to forgive $160m debt to acquire Ellison’s brother's RDG

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Mineral Resources is prepared to forgive $160 million of debt as part of a deal to acquire the companies and assets of Chris Ellison's brother’s collapsed Resource Development Group.

WA shire faces suspension amid show cause notice

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Another Western Australian council is under fire after the state government sent a suspension warning to the Shire of Coolgardie in the Goldfields-Esperance region.

West African posts $215m half-year profit

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West African Resources has announced a half-year profit of $217 million, as it aims to end CY25 with increased production.