Business News - WA

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why a new type of artificial intelligence is generating a buzz in the global tech sector. Plus: Regis made to wait on Plibersek decision review; IGO strained by 'underperforming' Kwinana refinery; Cedar Woods lifts profit guidance; CPI falls within RBA target range.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss lessons Australia could learn from the US shipbuilding industry. Plus MinRes eyes new chair and directors; Colin Barnett sounds off on strategic minerals reserve; and Woodside Energy make a $27 billion decision.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss why some property leaders are calling for a reduction in red tape, in relation to development of Perth CBD-based assets. Plus: Perseus hits go on $820m goldmine; US-China trade war presents challenges, Lynas says; WA in economic hat-trick: CommSec.

Koby Cooke and Isabel Viera discuss movements within the gold sector. Plus: Sheep export ban draws protestors as candidate moot; Lean Chalice keeps spending low; Byford childcare sold for $5.5m.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss trends and revenue streams for sporting businesses in Western Australia. Plus: Another MinRes director resigns; Dutton pledges $21bn defence spending boost; Paladin production up 17pc at Langer Heinrich.

Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss Federal Labor’s election pledge to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle income earners. Plus: Brownes Dairy put up for sale; 'No Easter egg' for Perth Basin gas JV; Borshoff laments 'broken' uranium market.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss business success stories within WA's North West. Plus: Australia 'not ready' for IR reform: Taylor; Perth's rental vacancy returning to normal; Woodside inks Uniper LNG deal; Hancock lodges $250m office plan.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week's news, including the Federal election campaign; Mineral Resources' resignations; VGW's regulatory scrap; and Hancock's $250m office plan.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's honey industry. Plus: Cyclonic impact weighs on Rio; Two MinRes directors resign; EPA recommends Gorgon panel overhaul.

Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss a new community movement to address WA’s escalating poverty problem. Plus MinRes' latest mine won't be assessed by EPA; Scentre Group get approval for $38m apartment plan; and Trump hints pharma and semiconductor tariffs are coming.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss insights into the urban planning of Copenhagen in Denmark. Plus: Gold Road to wave through $5bn De Grey deal; Bellevue raises $156m, scraps 5yr plan; Chevron generates $8bn WA profit; Medical centre sold for $3m.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss former NT chief minister Michael Gunner’s new role with KPMG. Plus: Dutton takes aim at at red tape; Boost for WA's rare earth sector; Griffin staff paid to stay the course.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss tariffs and what it means for the markets, Andrew Forrest, an update on the Federal election, Infinite Green Energy and more.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss gender diversity in ASX boardrooms. Plus Dutton's unveils two new investment funds; Fremantle approves Wool Stores redevelopment; and Twiggy highlights threats facing the Pilbara.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss WA’s most influential people. Plus: Global Lithium to revise Canmax supply deal; Construction courses in $58m boost; Biotech underwriter fails to deliver; SafeStyle buys into Leedy.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss the issues affecting Perth’s developers and industrial market. Plus: Saffioti on a Metronet defensive; Federal Labor pledges Erindale-Reid funding; InterGrain to build $38m HQ.

Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss how the Malka Foundation is extending the boundaries of enterprising education. Plus: Woodside strikes $9.3bn Louisiana deal; Cushman & Wakefield reveals WA restructure; Lotterywest grants $420k for NFP leaders.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs’ impact on global markets; the federal election campaign; another residential builder going bust; Newmont; Perth’s house prices; Mineral Resources and Chris Ellison; public sector reforms; and Malcolm McCusker.

Koby Cooke and Sam Jones discuss the health industry’s lagging cyber resilience. Plus: New faces in WA shadow cabinet; Hulett caught out in citizenship palaver; RIA awards $27m contract.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US. Plus: Coalition pitches boost for junior miners; Fallout from US tariffs; Woodside's US project in review.

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent trends and news within WA's ports and transport sectors. Plus: Malcolm McCusker to lead probe into the handling of the 2025 state election; Applications for gold prospecting licences on the rise in WA; Aspen Group enters agreement to acquire Australind-based asset.

Koby Cooke and Nadia Budihardjo discuss former Fortescue executive Linda O'Farrell's career pivot. Plus: Gold giant shapes WA power market; Aspen Group's $12 million Ravenswood purchase; Gold price climbs above $5000/oz overnight; Brownes Dairy's parent company records profit and revenue increases.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss a Perth film studio's foray into virtual reality documentary making. Plus Albanese $200 million to St John Midland; Perth sports calendar gets a boost; and Sandra Brewer named new shadow treasurer.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week that was, including the federal budget and the upcoming election; Resource unions, Goldfields push for Gold Road; Basil Zempilas' new role; Mark Beyer's trip to Alabama; and this edition's special features.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the unique life of events guru, David Green. Plus: Traditional Owners put forward Koolan Island tourist plan; Indoor cricket centre sold for $3.2 million; Labor unveils new candidate for Forrest federal electorate.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss Subiaco-based developer Hesperia and its future plans. Plus: Union push to gain coverage at Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo mine goes up a notch; Centuria Group purchases two Canning Vale-based warehouses for $38.6 million; Plans for the world's biggest green iron project.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why land developers are embracing inland areas and different housing types in order to meet demand. Plus: Further delays to extending the life of the North West Shelf gas project off WA’s coast have been pinned on the looming federal election; Harbour Guidance decides to place Jeanswest in voluntary administration; Bankwest culls 130 roles.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss reasons why the Bullwinkel electorate will be one to watch at the upcoming federal election. Plus: Basil Zempilas elected leader of the WA Liberal Party; Approval for $25 million IGA shopping centre in South Hedland; Gold Road CEO speaks following $3.3bn bid by JV partner Gold Fields.

Justin Fris and Business News senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana’s industrial strip. Plus: Gold Road Resources board rejects $3.3bn offer from Gold Fields; Brazilian agribusiness giant Minerva Foods still silent on abattoir closures; Road trains back on Mineral Resources’ multi-billion-dollar private haul route.

Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the week's news, including Basil Zempilas' likely leadership of the WA Liberal Party; Cook's new cabinet picks, Roberts & Co's Victorian administration and Ramelius Resources' Spartan play.

Koby Cooke and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WA's iron ore industry is defying tough global headwinds. Plus: Iron giant Rio Tinto has upped the stakes in the bidding war; Down-to-the-wire seat for The WA Liberal and National parties; Shire of Broome appoints contractor for second stage of foreshore re-development project.

Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss the state of play in the uranium sector. Plus; Mettam steps down, Zempilas to put it hand up for Liberal Party WA leadership; funds for hydrogen project and iron ore moves.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss the emergence of WA juniors mining throughout Latin America. Plus: Austal chair shares his thoughts on Hanwha interest; Nedlands mayor unable to overturn approval of Dalkeith medical centre; MinRes temporarily halts trucking on private haul road.

Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss Griffin Marine and its opportunity to capitalise on growth in defence sector spending. Plus: WA premier Roger Cook reveals his new ministry; Senator Penny Wong doubles down on importance of South-East Asia; and proposed $190m South Perth apartment project plans scrapped.

Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss a new equities-focused financial advisory firm. Plus; Ramelius Resources bid for Spartan; Woodside Energy deal and Rio Tinto's Pilbara expansion.

Isabel Viera and Liv Declerck discuss disability services provider Rocky Bay. Plus the latest on WA's GST deal; State election results; and Ascot Racecourse's $64 million redevelopment.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss US President Donald Trump and tariffs; a wrap up on the state election; big news from Austal and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the seat of Curtin ahead of the looming federal election. Plus; activist shareholders at Woodside Energy; Electoral Commission contract questioned and Sculpture by the Sea returns for 2026.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss local responses to the new aged care bill. Plus Albo won't impose retaliatory tariffs; Nationals call for corruption investigation into donations; and Elizabeth Gaines says a third AFL team for WA would not be a priority.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Danish town planner's blunt assessment of Perth planning principles. Plus Japanese LNG giant's warning over Australian regulation; Roger Cook's race track set to go ahead; and $200m biorefinery plan scrapped.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state election results. Plus: Business groups urge post-election move on red tape; WAEC investigation to begin; and contract awarded for rail network system.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Sam Jones about Red Dog's vet Rick Fenny, who has built one of WA’s most eclectic large family businesses. Plus: The last week for 2025 state election; Wesfarmers; and a Wembley building sale.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss Donald Trump and tariffs; the falling stock market; a state election preview; a contractors' dispute; Micromine's $1.3bn sale; sheep stations; and WA's next big mining projects.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss state political leaders' views on public transport. Plus Rio Tinto to invest $2.8bn to extend Brockman; Stockland's $142 million plan approved; and tropical cyclone puts no dampener on WA iron exports in January figures.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the state of play in WA's oil and gas industry. Plus; Mineral Resources' credit rating downgraded; three Perth mayors against Burswood racetrack and a Dutton government would overhaul FIRB.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss this week's state election. Plus Cook commits further $60 million for renewables; Belingbak acquired Exmouth resort; and Premier urges Feds to work with state on North West Shelf.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss mining in the South West including a mine expansion and an update on Alcoa; a mineral sands miner in administration; a protest against Satterley's Perth Hills project; BP; and a preview of next magazine.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the WA Liberal Party's pick for Cottesloe. Plus the latest on the record-breaking $1.3bn Perth tech company sale; Perth's future residential plans; Lindsay Australia's push into WA; and WA hotels lead the nation in occupancy.

Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the market of IPOs. Plus: Water Corp distances from Alcoa decision; BP Australia; and WA's capital expenditure.

Mark Beyer and Sam Jones discuss some of WA's largest private companies, including Hancock, Tattarang and Laurence Escalante's VGW Holdings. Plus the latest on WA Labor's plan for an electric bus fleet; Rio's 10 per cent emission reduction in the Pilbara; and Kelsian Group divests three bus depots for $20.3 million.