Perth-founded tech company Nearmap has implemented big staff cuts shortly after global investor Thomas Bravo completed a $1 billion takeover.
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Rob Newman leaves Nearmap
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"Monitor" will oversee fractious city council
Former Kwinana mayor Carol Adams will be monitoring the City of Perth after issues arose in 2025.
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Contractors named for two major hospital projects
Lendlease Construction, Built and Spanish company Sacyr Construction have been selected as preferred partners to build two major new hospital buildings in Perth.
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BlueScope taps surplus cash for special dividend
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Monadelphous wins $300m Rio contract
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Wandels eye bulk grain exports after mine closure cuts Esperance container trade
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K-pop supergroup BTS reveal Australian tour dates
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Lychee growers’ creative desserts and drinks offset a dismal harvest
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Live: Trump unleashes again on 'that jerk' Powell, ASX opens higher
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Live: Trump unleashes again on 'that jerk' Powell, ASX falls back
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'Why would anyone turn this thing on?' CB radio slurs target Indian truckies
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Indian truckies fed up with racist tirades over their CB radios
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Perth cheapest for public school, index shows
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Michele Bullock joins global central bankers' support of US Fed chief facing Trump probe
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International bank chiefs throw support behind Jerome Powell
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Bullock joins global bankers' defence of US Fed chief facing Trump probe
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