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• Govt moves spark development options

  04-08-2026 06:19 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Surplus government land in the western suburbs is attracting developers' attention.
  
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• Perth business claims $250k loss over Metronet works disruption

  07-08-2026 10:16 via abc.net.au
  
  A Perth business owner says years of railway construction work have cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  
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• Mundella, Margaret River Dairy Company set to be sold

  07-08-2026 09:55 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A sale is imminent for collapsed agribusinesses Mundella Foods and Margaret River Dairy Company after the director's attempt to rescue the South West dairy producers was thwarted.
  
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• Bears unveil home jersey at packed function

  07-08-2026 09:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Simultaneously across both coasts of Australia on Friday afternoon, a key remaining branding mystery surrounding the Perth Bears was revealed.
  
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• Aussie shares lose steam to close record-breaking week

  07-08-2026 09:25 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Australia's share market has taken a breather after multiple records, with equities in a holding pattern until the next major catalyst emerges.
  
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• ACCC launches inquiry into food labelling claims after Four Corners investigation

  07-08-2026 09:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into allegations of misleading consumer conduct after a major Four Corners investigation examining food fraud.
  
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• ACCC launches inquiry into claims of food labelling after Four Corners investigation

  07-08-2026 09:23 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia's consumer watchdog has launched an inquiry into allegations of misleading consumer conduct after a major Four Corners investigation examining food fraud.
  
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• At Close of Business podcast August 7 2026

  07-08-2026 09:11 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Jack McGinn and Nadia Budjhardjo discuss gold miner Regis Resources' plans after a thwarted merger with Vault.
  
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• Regional housing projects get $75m in government grants

  07-08-2026 09:02 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Nearly $75 million has been dished out by the state and federal government to support construction of more than 900 homes in regional WA.
  
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• No egos as disciplined Regis targets value

  07-08-2026 08:35 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Fresh off a thwarted merger with Vault Minerals, Regis Resources is planning for a future with almost $1.2 billion in the bank.
  
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• A home is where opportunity begins

  07-08-2026 08:31 via businessnews.com.au
  
  OPINION: West Australians understand the value of a home. Not simply as a roof over our heads, but as the place where families gather. Yet somewhere along the way, we've lost this message.
  
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• Bhagwan Marine denies fault for alleged $2.6m damage to Monadelphous

  07-08-2026 08:20 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Major vessel operator Bhagwan Marine claims other factors, instead of the paint it allegedly recommended, could have caused the estimated $2.6 million damage to a Monadelphous subsidiary's barge.
  
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• Organ transport, workplace safety and EV charging among Innovator of the Year finalists

  07-08-2026 08:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The state's premier innovation showcase has named 23 local companies as finalists for the 2026 WA Innovator of the Year awards, marking two decades since the program's inception.
  
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• Opinion: It’s just not cricket, miners up stumps

  07-08-2026 07:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  OPINION: Companies are uprooting themselves from WA in search of opportunities in places where they are more welcome.
  
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• Federal data centre power play sparks constitutional tussle

  07-08-2026 07:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  A Commonwealth mandate to power data centres with renewable energy has sparked debate about the nation's constitution.
  
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• Review: Milestone release for Penfolds

  07-08-2026 07:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  REVIEW: Grange has established itself as Australia's most recognisable and famous wine.
  
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• TV personality Ian Fairweather remembered as 'talented, brilliant man'

  07-08-2026 06:36 via abc.net.au
  
  Tributes are flowing for 86-year-old Ian Fairweather who achieved renown through his work on shows such as as Here's Humphrey. 
   
  
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• Woodside to divest Calypso stake

  07-08-2026 05:30 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Woodside Energy has taken yet another step toward simplifying its portfolio, agreeing to sell its stake in the early-stage deepwater Calypso natural gas project to BP.
  
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• MinRes in rates test case

  07-08-2026 05:23 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Onslow iron ore exporter Mineral Resources is locked in a rates row with the Shire of Ashburton over improvements to land held under Mining Act agreements.
  
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• Commonwealth's PFAS case against 3M 'daunting', judge says

  07-08-2026 05:20 via abc.net.au
  
  A $2 billion lawsuit for defence base contamination against the US chemical manufacturer is heard in court for the first time.
  
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• Brightwater secures funding for WA-first dementia projects

  07-08-2026 05:09 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Aged care and disability support provider Brightwater Care Group has received a Lotterywest grant of almost $1 million for two WA-first projects to improve the lives of those experiencing dementia.
  
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• Mark My Words August 7 2026

  07-08-2026 04:38 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Isabel Vieira, Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including the byelection campaign, the under-treasurer's move, Glencore, Amanda Lacaze, investment banking, Mid West business and Diggers & Dealers.
  
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• Man says he was 'very scared' during alleged Alan Jones bedroom assault

  07-08-2026 04:22 via abc.net.au
  
  A man accusing Alan Jones of historical indecent assault has told a court he followed the broadcaster's alleged direction to have a shower and come out in a robe because he did not want to disappoint Mr Jones.
  
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• Man says he didn't want to disappoint Alan Jones after alleged robe request

  07-08-2026 04:22 via abc.net.au
  
  A man accusing Alan Jones of historical indecent assault has told a court he followed the broadcaster's alleged direction to have a shower and come out in a robe because he did not want to disappoint Mr Jones.
  
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• Perth drone firm Innovaero eye $158m IPO

  07-08-2026 03:22 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Perth drone company Innovaero is accelerating plans for its IPO, with brokers pricing the raise at $40 million at five cents per share, giving the business an expected market capitalisation of $158 million.
  
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• The Post newspaper expands to north coast suburbs

  07-08-2026 03:00 via businessnews.com.au
  
  Post Newspapers has expanded its coverage from western suburbs to the north coast, after an investment in its own printing press led to more opportunities.
  
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• Perth tech CEO makes US move

  07-08-2026 02:41 via businessnews.com.au
  
  The founder of software firm Track'em has relocated to Dallas to ramp up growth after winning work with engineering, procurement and construction contractors in the US and Middle East.
  
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• Wall St dips as investors monitor Iran talks, earnings

  07-08-2026 01:43 via businessnews.com.au
  
  US stocks have finished the trading session lower, pausing after a strong start to the week, as investors digested the latest round of corporate earnings and looked for signs of ‌progress toward a peace deal between the US and Iran.
  
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• Cafe owner battles high sponsorship costs as government vows to cut migration

  07-08-2026 00:05 via abc.net.au
  
  A Taiwanese barista's employer is trying to secure a visa for her to stay in Australia, but the cost may put it out of reach.
  
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• Queensland Audit Office criticises Townsville council rail yard project

  06-08-2026 23:44 via abc.net.au
  
  The audit office finds governance and reporting weaknesses in a council-owned company, which was created without approval from the Queensland treasurer.
  
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