Isabel Vieira speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn, Sam Jones and Jayde Andrews about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.
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A Pilbara shire will have to stump up $158,000 to repay Mineral Resources rates levied on a fly-in, fly-out camp which the state government ruled un-rateable.
Chevron’s legal counsel has pushed against Mardudunera woman Raelene Cooper’s bid for a time extension in a Federal Court dispute, with the oil and gas giant projecting a significant financial loss if the case drags on.
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has secured the services of promising backs Joji Nasova and Maika Tuitubou, with both players extending their contracts through to the 2028 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. Nasova and Tuitubou made their Super Rugby Pacific debuts in 2026 after taking different pathways into the Drua setup and will continue their development with the franchise. Nasova, who transitioned from international sevens, made five appearances for the Drua in his debut season after making his Super Rugby debut against the Hurricanes in Lautoka. The Ba flyer also brings international experience, having already represented the Flying…
Wainibuka Secondary School is using sport as a key driver to attract more students and create opportunities beyond the classroom. The school’s principal Maciu Koroitamana says they are gradually expanding their sports programme beyond rugby and athletics to include netball and volleyball, while strengthening training and support for each team. “When I came into the school, we decentralized the organisation of sports instead of just a sports committee so that we can also cater for the other sports. So, before when it used to be only rugby, we did not excel and then athletics and from last year we wanted…
Malaga-based Arbortech is gearing up for rapid growth in North America after attracting an unprecedented response to the launch of a new range of power tools.
The prime minister has confirmed Australia’s refugee intake will remain at current levels, despite reports it would be cut by one-third.
The technology-heavy Nasdaq has outperformed peers at the close of trade after chip maker Nvidia’s bumper revenue forecast reaffirmed the strength of the AI boom and fuelled gains in technology stocks.
Stationery vendors are adapting to a changing market driven by tech and cost-of-living pressures.
The Alpha and Omega Christian Centre at Naikaele Village in Tailevu has received close to $10,000 in government assistance for renovation works. The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts provided $9,852.90 through its Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme during the 2025–2026 financial year. The funding was used to replace the church’s old and damaged roofing and rafters, which had caused several leakages over the years. Commissioning the newly renovated church, Minister Charan Jeath Singh said the improvements will provide a safer and more secure place of worship for the congregation and the wider community. He says the church is more…