Pilbara Iron Ore Funds Hancock's Rare Earths and Lithium Expansion
Pilbara iron ore remains the cash engine behind Hancock Prospecting's expansion into rare earths, lithium, agriculture and offshore equities.
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Rio Tinto and Hancock invest $1.6 billion in Pilbara iron ore expansion
Rio Tinto and Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting have committed a combined US$1.6 billion to develop the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara, extending one of the region's most durable mining partnerships.
ASX 200 Gains 0.24% as Global Markets Rally Higher
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Perth investors and super balances.
Perth Telecom Operators Battle Outages, Rising Costs, Regulatory Changes
Perth operators confront outages, rising costs and shifting regulations that threaten service reliability through the rest of 2026.
Apple price rises signal emerging tech cost pressures for Perth consumers
Rising memory costs driven by AI demand are flowing through to consumer electronics, with Apple lifting prices on MacBooks and iPads.
Perth's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them
A plain-language guide to how Perth's residential property and rental market works, what shapes demand, and where the affordability pressures sit.
Perth Energy and Infrastructure Decisions Shape Local Business Conditions
Funding commitments, plant plans and an acquisition illustrate how Perth companies are directing capital into renewables, gas and distribution networks.
Ampol's cashless expansion tests WA's cash mandate as fuel giant expands without restrictions
Major fuel retailer's plan to triple cashless sites comes after securing a five-year exemption from national cash requirements, leaving Perth drivers with fewer payment options.
Perth Retail Growth Defies National Trends Amid Global Retail Shift
As international strategies pivot, Perth experiences a local boom in retail occupancy and evolving consumer preferences.
Perth first home buyers gain edge as investor tax changes bite
New tax rules are deterring property investors, reducing competition for owner-occupiers seeking to enter Perth's housing market.
Singapore Buyer Pays $26M for Perth's Historic Pensione Hotel
A Singapore property group's acquisition of the Pensione Hotel signals renewed investor confidence in Perth's hospitality market.
AI hiring tools raise concerns for Perth employers weighing efficiency against fairness
As Perth businesses consider AI recruitment screening, questions loom about whether the technology helps or harms the job-hunting experience.
Perth Tax Return Checklist: 4 Things to Sort Before Lodging
Perth workers and small business owners: verify these four key details before lodging your tax return to avoid ATO delays and penalties.
Perth Workforce Struggles With Skills Gaps Despite Government Training Push
Labour supply challenges and sector skills gaps undermine Perth South’s ability to meet workforce demands despite government training initiatives.
Perth Households Feel the Squeeze as Local Shares Slide and Oil Retreats
A softer session on the ASX and falling crude prices put the spotlight on what tightening global conditions mean for Perth mortgage holders and everyday cost of living.
Perth Households Watch Their Hip Pocket as Markets Send Mixed Signals
From mortgage buffers to the weekly shop, today's market moves carry real consequences for Perth families navigating a high cost-of-living environment.
Perth Household Budgets in Focus as Markets Send Mixed Signals
From mortgage stress to superannuation balances, today's global market moves have quiet but real consequences for Perth families watching every dollar.