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Sky’s the limit for new farm pioneers

WA’s first commercial-scale vertical farm prepares to grow near Mandurah, while a new facility is helping people turn ideas into businesses.

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ASIO warns big tech on encryption Federal intelligence and law enforcement chiefs have criticised defiant social media giants for inflaming social division and have demanded access to encrypted systems that allow terrorists, violent extremists and child abusers to operate with impunity. The Fin

Collier Homes to be wound up

Historic Perth building company Collier Homes has closed up shop after more than 60 years in business, with liquidators from McGrathNicol appointed to wind up its remaining operations.

Chalice updates resource estimate

Exploration company Chalice Mining has announced an updated mineral resource estimate for its Gonneville nickel-copper-platinum project, located 70km north-east of Perth.

Australian shares rise again even as gold slips

The ASX200 finished up 0.45 per cent, although goldminers, coalminers and uranium developers all ended well into the red.

Thousands of WA teachers strike for better pay

The State School Teachers' Union of WA estimated more than 11,000 of its members walked off the job today, to demand higher pay from the state government.

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At Close of Business podcast April 23 2024

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the state of WA's signage sector.

Court dismisses Caratti’s appeal

Property mogul Allen Caratti has failed to overthrow a WA Supreme Court decision that included an order to pay $1.5 million to an investor.

Tony Cunningham dies aged 55

Local stockbroker and investment banker Tony Cunningham has died aged 55.

‘Populism’ thwarts uranium and nuclear debate

The boss of Australia’s newest uranium miner says populist political leaders are not interested in casting a fair eye over nuclear energy’s potential as part of the nation’s future energy mix.