Business News - WA

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a survey on the future issues of Perth. Plus: Perth office in $75 million sale; Virgin and Qatar partnership ACCC approved; and Woolies eye $28m East Vic Park centre.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Georgiou Group and other family businesses; issues facing Rio Tinto, Alcoa; assistance for the lithium industry; the ongoing saga between Santos and EDO; legal reforms out of Canberra including Nature Positive; Liberal party leadership; and Perth's ferry service.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a shifting trend in office fit outs, in favour of green spaces. Plus; Rio scale back iron projects for EPA approval; Johnston slams state of politics in final speech; and BGC start "green cement" projects.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state's largest employers. Plus: Lithium lifeline from the state; Rockingham housing plan; and Fortescue inks US$400m for Chinese electric machinery.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss the 30th anniversary of Regional Arts WA. Plus: Liberals WA leadership; New WAPC chair; and Hesperia's Hazelmere project.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the business ventures of former Eagle Phil Matera. Plus production tax credits legislation introduced; More ferries for Perth; and EPA to examine wind and solar hub.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a niche Perth pilates studio's chance to make it in the US. Plus Singaporean directors take ownership of National Jet Express; Centurion student accommodation proposed; and new candidate enters Cottesloe race.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources; Richard Goyder at Perron; Mark McGowan at Frontier; Pilbara's water supply; sovereign risk in Africa; wind farms in the state's South West; retail trade; and a preview of the next magazine.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss a WA-invented brick laying robot's US trial. Plus Ellison says tax scandal has been 'dark cloud' in his life; Buru cuts 40 per cent of its workforce; stands hands two carbon capture projects $26 million.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges and opportunities facing first movers in the state’s hydrogen sector. Plus the latest on attempts to overturn Plibersek decision; Rio Tinto staff still experiencing unacceptable behaviour; and Claremont medical facility takes a step forward.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the ongoing sale of Castelli Estate. Plus MinRes appoints specialist legal counsel; Candid Mark Arena opens up; Goyder named to Perron role.

Nadia Budihardjo and Isabel Vieira discuss retail trading hours. Plus CME backs payroll tax reforms; Elders makes $475m bid for Delta; and Fortescue Zero appoints new chief executive.

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state of some of Perth’s most prominent retail strips. Plus: BHP Nickel West boss' new role; Regent Motors sales; and WA housing outlook.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the latest on Westport; Perth Airport; the Women and Babies' hospital; Mineral Resources and Chris Ellison; interest rates; Resolute Mining; and a preview of the North-West publication.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about derelict properties in Perth. Plus: Unemployment rate; Federal Minister's comments on Trump; and South West workers village.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the past year of WA's professional services sector. Plus; Wage growth slows; UEM $450m high rise approved; and State government takes a step forward for hockey.

Liv Declerck speaks to Isabel Vieira about Prospero Productions, Western Australia's biggest screen production company. Plus: A $70m fertiliser warehouse plan; Women's and Babies hospital contract; and Herbert Smith Freehills merger.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss major changes within Leederville-based real estate agency Realmark. Plus Union movement says miners "hyper-aggressive"; CCC critical of work hours campaigning; and $273m committed for Westport.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss Perth's worryingly low tree canopy rate. Plus more pressure on MinRes; Ascot hotel approved; and Vulcan produces first European lithium hydroxide.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources; the US election; Packer & Co; M&A deals from BGC, Hancock, Centurion; Spudshed results; an update on Regis' dispute; and a preview of the next magazine.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss Capricorn’s unique and orderly approach to a transfer of power. Plus administrators called into Nicheliving consturction division; Rio presses ahead with local green iron production; and WeLink knocked back by Development Assessment Panel.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss the future of WA's waste-to-energy sector. Plus Forrest says Trump will 'follow the money'; UK eyes WA's hydrogen market; and cost-of-living drives bumper Spudshed profit.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the lessons WA could learn from the revamp of a London power station. Plus RBA rates on hold; Inpex flags Elizabeth Quay move; and Goodline hit by ransomware.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss proposed amendments to federal cybersecurity laws. Plus Ellison to depart MinRes; Nation's largest sheep station up for sale; and McGowan appointed to Australia-China role.

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the significant investment in Collie. Plus Canadian company buys BHP's Kalgoorlie power supply; Bunbury farmer's market sale price revealed; John Howard takes aim at Albanese.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Gina Rinehart and Chris Ellison's gas deal; profits of private companies including Hancock and Wright Prospecting; an update on the lithium industry; Perth house prices; ABN Group; East Rockingham waste-to-energy plant; Perth Airport; and working from home rules.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss small business restructuring in WA. Plus Optus come in ACCC firing line; MinRes pauses Mt Marion expansion; and Dwelling approvals hit fresh highs.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's biggest exporters. Plus all the latest on WA's renewables uptick, Perth Airport's new hotel; and Clive Palmer resumes his war of words with WA.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss one of WA's most controversial local government councils. Plus the latest on BHP's return to work orders, Quigley's efforts to stop Clive Palmer; and Waste to energy plant goes into administration.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell dicuss industrial rents in WA. Plus Mineral Resources intends to release findings from Ellison tax scandal; Equinox Hamersley project dealt another blow; and Minderoo donates $30 million to ECU's CBD campus.

Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss the 70 year anniversary of private health insurer HIF. Plus, Major MinRes shareholder sells; Perth office vacancies fall; and Orthocell looks to the US market.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources; tender reforms; a report on Perth's future; Perron Group results; Angela Bennett; WorkSafe; and a preview of the next magazine.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss an interstate healthcare merger which could have major implications for WA. Plus Ryan Stokes signals support for struggling Seven West Media; Higher costs dampen Fortescue's results; BP Australia's plan for Kwinana biofuel plant takes a step forward.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell dicuss WA's residential building sector. Plus Pluto Train 1 upgrades approved; Ruah Centre named after Angela Bennett; and Mining veterans join Viburnum's private equity fund.

Jack McGinn speaks to Sam Jones about a mining haulage business that started at a Queensland banana farm. Plus: Perron Group financials; NRW Holdings' $1.6bn contract; and Yuri project delay.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about GeoMoby's invention to improve underground mining operations. Plus: Woodside in hydrogen deal; WA's NRL push; and a new name for BGC Construction.

Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss how veterans support services are navigating a complex environment. Plus: BP delays start date on Pilbara hub, solar farm deal and the latest on Fortescue's relocation.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Henderson defence hub; Nigel Satterley; Minderoo Foundation; labour force data; and state government changes.

Mark Beyer and Isabel Vieira discuss how just one major resources project has been sanctioned in WA this year. Plus, a damning report into Nine Entertainment, BHP results and Andrew and Nicola Forrest step down as co-chairs of Minderoo.

Sam Jones and Mark Pownall discuss the state of WA's fund management sector. Plus all the latest on the $127 million Henderson investment; Michelle Roberts steps down after 30 years; and CoreLogic data casts doubt on Federal building target.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss Colliers’ somewhat surprising acquisition of Pritchard Francis. Plus all the latest on CCC's blasts leak of WA Labor inquiry; Feds top-up live export support; and Takeovers Panel rules against blocking Rio Tinto move.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA's often under-reported limestone industry. Plus all the latest on WA's 550 defence homes; BP's interest in $5bn desal plant; Decmil awarded $123m road works contract.

Isabel Vieira and Justin Fris discuss the business side of WA's Netball scene. Plus all the latest on Nicheliving's bailout; Federal Court reveals reasons behind Fortescue decision; and REIWA appoints new president.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Rio Tinto and Arcadium Lithium, Hancock Prospecting's proposal, Nicheliving's ban, plans for the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and more.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Andrew Hagger and Stephen Daly's new venture. Plus; deal talks around Nicheliving's unfinished homes, Fortescue executive on decarbonisation dollars and a multi-million-dollar school upgrade.

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss how a few key government decisions could shape the future of the Henderson shipyard precinct. Plus all the latest on Rio's US$6.7bn Arcadium deal; State's commitment to exhibitions centre renewal; and Woodside completes $1.3bn acquisition of the Driftwood LNG development.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss the evolution of WA’s screen industry. Plus all the latest on Liontown's lessons from competitors; Stockland's $30m project green lit; and Hancock cuts Mulga Downs mine footprint.

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss trends in WA's construction industry following a few tough years. Plus all the latest on Rottnest workers accommodation plans; Rio's Arcadium acquisition; and Metronet's Morley-Ellenbrook line finally gets a date.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss an ambitious plan to improve Australia's bequest rate. Plus all the latest on a $360 million Cottesloe development; John Carey's hostilities with Basil Zempilas; and Fremantle's historic Forthergill's building sold.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss house prices, the energy market, Kerry Stokes' private business, goldmining leader Simon Lee and the outlook for the sheep meat industry.