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The wait is almost over for Perth fashion lovers with one of Australia’s most talked-about labels set to open the doors of its first WA store.

WA NewsHighly anticipated fashion label to open first WA store

The wait is almost over for Perth fashion lovers with one of Australia’s most talked-about labels set to open the doors of its first WA store.

Caitlin Vinci

Forrestania is building a regional processing hub strategy in Western Australia, with the Taipan open pit (pictured), operated by MEGA, set to provide the first ore under a new agreement.

Forrestania doubles down with second 2Mt WA gold ore deal

Forrestania Resources has inked a key deal to purchase up to 2 million tonnes of ore from MEGA Resources for its WA gold processing hubs, underpinning its restart readiness and regional consolidation strategy.

Murray Ward

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Bran Black, the CEO of the Business Council of Australia, said higher corporate tax rates and more rigid industrial relations policies were to blame for falling productivity.

BusinessPremiumThe productivity crisis putting workers’ pay at risk of cuts

The lobby group for Australia’s most prominent corporate executives warns workers will continue seeing their pay lag behind inflation unless major change occurs.

Stephen Johnson

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BREAKINGPremiumPauline Hanson calls Indigenous Australians ‘most primitive race’

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has branded Indigenous Australians “the most primitive race on Earth” in a newly surfaced interview.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Nathan Schmidt

Hundreds of jobs at the Whyalla steelworks in South Australia are expected to be axed on Monday. NewsWire / Tim Joy

BUSINESSPremiumHundreds of jobs to be axed at steelworks

Hundreds of jobs related to an ageing part of a major steelworks that’s in an “exceptionally precarious position” are set to be axed on Monday.

Blair Jackson

The Australian share market has started the week's trading in positive territory. (Paul Braven/AAP PHOTOS)

BusinessPremiumAustralian shares lift as traders move past grim week

The local bourse is cautiously advancing after a major sell-off last week, although miners remain under pressure as metal prices continue to cool.

Adrian Black

PLC Resources has started follow-up RC drilling at its Rochefort gold prospect in Western Australia’s Murchison region.

Geological smoke leads PLC Resources to bigger WA gold target

PLC Resources has started follow-up drilling at Rochefort in WA’s Murchison, chasing a geological trail northwest and deeper after maiden drilling may have clipped the edge of a bigger gold system.

Penny Taylor

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The Red October Village had been reactivated to cater for mining at Devon Pit.

MiningPremiumWA gold miner brings in administrators

A Laverton gold miner has appointed administrators to two subsidiaries following a fight with a contractor. 

Matt Mckenzie

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BUSINESSPremiumHow you can save $400 at Coles

Supermarket giant Coles has unveiled a major change to its rewards scheme, offering up to $400 in value just before Christmas.

Cameron Micallef

Supply concerns are returning to the spotlight, with investors watching for the next opportunities in oil.

The EconomistHow an oil-supply crisis could bring about investment boom

THE ECONOMIST: A Gulf-war windfall has boosted balance-sheets and enriched shareholders.

The US will repeal ?laws curbing ?emissions of carbon dioxide, mercury and other air pollutants. (AP PHOTO)

BusinessPremiumUS to repeal carbon standard for gas, coal power plants

The US body responsible for protecting the environment is preparing to ‌repeal carbon pollution standards for coal-and-gas-fired power plants.

Staff Writers

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UPDATEDPremiumPauline’s migration plan would ‘kill the Australian economy’

Major business and farmers groups have called out One Nation’s latest migration plan, which a cabinet minister says would “kill the economy”.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Mark Carney is moving to forge a closer relationship between Canada and the European Union. (AP PHOTO)

BusinessPremiumCarney says Canada seeks 'unique alliance' with the EU

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will begin discussions about establishing "a unique alliance" with the European Union.

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Nikkei futures were down two per cent in early trade. (EPA PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumShares slip in Asia as oil climbs, rate hikes loom

Asian markets have dipped as concerns continue about oil supply as prices ‌spike and investors brace for possible interest rate hikes in the US and Japan.

Wayne Cole

Mark Cutifani’s career has spanned both mining and energy, most notably as chief executive of gold miner Anglo American.

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Who’s next in line for Woodside chair after Cutifani’s exit?

Ben Wyatt’s chair prospects enhanced as former Anglo American board Mark Cutifani quits Woodside Energy for gold miner’s board amid disclosure concerns.

Sean Smith and Daniel Newell

Retreating oil prices and strong consumer price data led Wall Street to finish Friday higher. (EPA PHOTO)

MarketsPremiumS&P 500 up, strong inflation data firms rate-hike bets

Strong consumer price data reinforced expectations the Fed will raise interest rates to fight inflation, as oil prices fell and Wall Street ended higher.

Noel Randewich

Chairman Home Builders Action Group Jason Janssen, on a building site with Maxi bricks, that are now in short supply.

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Builders put on rations as shortage expands to maxi bricks

The State’s chronic housing crisis has been dealt a massive blow as WA’s only major brick manufacturer puts builders on tight brick rations amid a major shortage.

Kim Macdonald

Many Australians have already adopted solar panels, home-battery systems and electric cars. (Simon Dallinger/AAP PHOTOS)

EnergyPremiumElectric switch could save households $5000 a year

More than 30 organisations will urge the federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Of the 2077 shoppers asked about their saving habits, 42 per cent said they were buying only the fruit and vegetables they could afford rather than what they would prefer to eat.

Your MoneyPremiumGrocery squeeze forcing shoppers to lie at the check-out

One in five supermarket shoppers say they are eating less fresh fruit and vegetables to save money, as rising household costs change what Australians put in their shopping trolleys.

Ryan Johnson

A new report has shed light on how the various generations expect in live in retirement, with only a small percentage of millennials convinced they’ll own their own home as they head into their golden years.

Your MoneyPremiumBoomers v millennials: How their retirement plans stack up

A new report has shed light on how the various generations expect to live in retirement, with only a small percentage of millennials convinced they’ll own their own home as they head into their golden years.

Nick Bruining

Getting close to retirement and still paying off the mortgage? This hack allows you to use some of you super to help clear the debt while also making sure you can top up your nest egg.

Your MoneyPremiumSuper smart hack to clear your mortgage before you retire

Getting close to retirement and still paying off the mortgage? This hack allows you to use some of you super to help clear the debt while also making sure you can top up your nest egg.

Nick Bruining

Perth-founded technology consultancy Diversus has celebrated 20 years in business. Pictured are co-founders Dien Tang and Claude De Lucia.

BusinessPremiumAI bill shock as business burns $500k in a month

A Perth tech consultancy says a client blew a $500,000 AI budget in a month as businesses start asking whether the productivity gains justify the mounting cost.

Ryan Johnson

Many people try to answer the question ‘Can I afford to retire?’ before they’ve worked out what retirement is actually going to look like. Numbers work better with a plan.

DEBTMANPremiumRetirement starts with a vision, not a super balance

DEBTMAN: Many people try to answer the question, “Can I afford to retire?” before they’ve worked out what retirement is actually going to look like. Numbers work better with a plan.

Bruce Brammall

Worried about your share portfolio, the money you may make and the tax you’ll have to pay under new capital gains rules from next year? There are a few things to consider before you offload the lot.

Bruining Q+APremiumHow to know if you should sell shares before CGT changes

Q+A: Worried about your share portfolio, the money you may make and the tax you’ll have to pay under new capital gains rules from next year? There are a few things to consider before you offload the lot.

Nick Bruining