Business News - WA

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss how a copper project could revitalise a Pilbara ghost town. Plus the latest on Nats' promise to give Royalties for Regions to Perth; Chevron's suite of leadership changes; and a proposal for social housing on Beaufort Street.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Copenhagen architecture firm leading timber design. Plus, Satterley Property Group, Strandline Resources in administration and fourth Woodside protestor fined.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss Perth Symphony Orchestra's push into the regions. Plus the Natioanls WA pledge $1 billion to regional housing; Exmouth's $400m deepwater port progresses; and Monadelphous books $400m in contracts.

Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss the biggest news stories of the week, including falling iron ore profits; Yindjibarndi-Fortescue dispute; Mitsui's Rhodes Ridge deal; lithium losses; interest rates; Morley Galleria; and Bechtel.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss the growth of Tattarang. Plus; Fortescue profits halved, IGO slumps on loss and state election coverage.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the improved outlook for Perth's office market. Plus Yindjibarndi reveals $1.8b damages claim; Ellison plays down design fault claims; and Woodside warns of flow-on from EPA delays.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss what a Trump presidency means for AUKUS. Plus the latest on the RBA's rates decision; BHP's industrial relations warnings; and Roger Cook's stamp duty commitment.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss a busy year ahead for a Pilbara youth project. Disgraced ex-Labor parliamentarian dies; Heritage laws see farmer fined for work on property; and WA Labor commit $210m for housing.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the volatility in markets caused by US president Donald Trump including gold, iron ore, and aluminium; a board battle at Global Lithium; Western Power issues; Morley Galleria; and a preview of the next magazine.

Sam Jones speaks to Isabel Vieira about the state's role in the global space industry. Plus: WA grain harvest; Civmec's results; and Freo apartments plan.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss business opportunities from maggots. Plus Ellison fulfils $3.8m penalty; Santos kicks off production at Halyard 2; and Busselton resort set for multi-million-dollar upgrade.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss the more than 120 breweries in Western Australia. Plus Nedlands set for an Aldi; ISPT's $40m Enex works nears completion; and Forrest's marine company in Federal Court.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss a WA foundation's free flights to support regional healthcare. Plus former Eagle and AFL butt heads in court; Trump says tariff exemption for Australia will have 'great consideration'; and Satterley plaza plan approved.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss Japanese investments in Western Australia. Plus Burrup activists avoid jailtime; PM to speak with Trump over tariffs; Cedar Woods revives $93.4m project; and Human Urban to move to old Red Sea nightclub.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss an industry push to address the proliferation of vacant buildings in Fremantle. Plus Tesla to open Collie remanufacturing facility; Controversy over Saracen Properties' resort; and $2.7b boost to WA revenue after Aussie dollar weakens.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the renewable energy sector including the updates on BP and WA wind farms; Fortescue's deal in the mining industry; House prices and office vacancy rates; the state election; and a preview of the South West publication.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss a looming Pilbara water crisis. Plus Meg O'Neill's warning over approvals; RAC Arena set for security upgrade; and Italian company snaps up WA renewables farms.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss recent moves in WA's corporate finance sector. Plus: Fortescue's Red Hawk bid update; Centuria office results; and Bunnings' half-year report.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the upcoming 2025 state election. Plus: Fortescue's Red Hawk bid; Premier on BP's project; and $9.7m Busselton housing.

Jack McGinn speaks to Isabel Vieira about studies proposed to ease the congestion squeeze in Rockingham. Plus: Super Pit expansion; Perth's house prices; and fast-tracked mining approvals.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss financial audits of WA universities. Plus: Chamber of Minerals and Energy releases its election wishlist; Tonkin Highway $1bn extension contract awarded; and Minderoo foundation cuts staff and costs.

Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss Fortescue's $254m Red Hawk Mining move; the Minderoo Foundation's staff and spending cut; Sirona Urban's future plans for student accommodation; the Pastoralist and Graziers Association entering voluntary administration; and the state government's $150m Kalgoorlie vanadium battery.

Jack McGinn and Ray Jordan discuss the state of play in the wine industry. Plus Mineral Resources' debt pile grows; Rockingham studies continue and major hotel deal settles.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss St John WA's innovative new strategy for healthcare delivery. Consumer Price Index data buoys rate cut hopes; WA launches defence industry strategy; and Developer snaps up 162-hectare Geraldton site.

Liv Declerck and Claire Tyrrell discuss how initiatives to make Copenhagen a greener place could be applied in Perth. Plus Fortescue's offer to snap up Red Hawk; East Perth school gets timeframe; and Albo's $325m for Kwinana Freeway.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss efforts to revamp and grow the UWA Waterpolo Club. Plus: Serious misconduct alleged at PGA; IGO, Tianqi down tools at troubled Kwinana plant; and Albanese's $626 million tradie bonus

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Trump presidency; Project setbacks for Santos and IGO; Port Hedland iron; Freight rail buyback; Hotel occupancy rates; Elders Wool Stores redevelopment; Escalante's latest investment.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss the relocation and expansion of Dress for Success WA. Plus State commits to buying back rail; Fortescue posts record Iron exports; and Rivers clothing stores to close.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the annual risks to WA feature. Plus Labor commits $350 to freeway upgrades if re-elected; WA leads the uptick in dwelling completions; and Whitby calls for Plibersek to make a call on North West Shelf.

Fini-backed Human submits $110m Wool Stores plan; Wesfarmers to shut down Catch; and WA Labor pledge $16m for Wildcats new home.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Capel's push to become an agribusiness precinct. Plus IGO prepares for substantial lithium refinery impairment; Gold Road Resources steps forward with Gilmour; and a $49m joint venture for a City Beach retirement village.

Subiaco Hospital development extension sought; Concerns over bottlenecks in key industrial precincts; and WA's grain king retakes his land. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume from January 20.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Carillon City development; Westfield Booragoon delay; Merredin farm sale; Tim Goyder's mining deal; a stalled tourism project; and the new WAPC chair.

Senior figures exit Tattarang; Strike Energy boss resigns; WA's employment statistics; and rainfall, approvals impact Rio Tinto.

WA's largest farmland aggregation sells; Egan selected for Thornlie, Woodside's $50m school and concert hall spend; and Swan Group win bus depot contract. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume from January 20.

Dick Smith's nuclear splurge; Forrest submits $400m Carillon plan; Scentre Group seeks extension; Cook promises more houses.

Civmec has pushed back the deadline of its deal for Luerssen Australia by six months; Julie Bishop takes on new adviser role and an Albany tourism development put on ice.

Woodside submit CCS plan for Browse; Albo starts Alkimos Aquatic construction; $24 million Wembley apartment plan lodged; and grassroots group chooses Fremantle independent to run against McGurk.

Iron ore and renewable project updates, Andrew Forrest named in legal row; Inflation; Housing; Interest rates and more.

New CCIWA chief executive announced; Ertech wins $30m Kalgoorlie contract; 99 stranded homes completed; Biodiesel carrier makes milestone voyage.

ExxonMobil files against Twiggy; ATSB heads to Rottnest crash; Minerva suddenly shuts Tammin Abattoir; Celsius amends $160 million apartment plan; and Regis posts record cash and bullion balance. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume from January 20.

Finbar group's $45 million Rivervale complex approved; Main roads to foot $900,000 bill for a sign; Dwelling approvals lift 18pc; and Rio's $166 million payment can't resolve dispute. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume January 20.

Welcome back to At Close of Business for the new year. In the first episode back we review the biggest headlines from the festive period. Contractors for $1.8bn hospital locked in; Perth house prices show signs of slowing; Fortescue reveals next Pilbara mine; WA renewables expand; and WA's population to continue to surge. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume January 20.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss WA's large format retail sector. Plus: Expected resource and energy export earnings drop; Flooding shuts Western Power office; and Wesfarmers to sell Coregas.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Bankwest's transition to the Commonwealth Bank banner. Plus Woodside and Chevron to asset swap; Nicola Forrest purchases historic Fremantle hotel; and Feds to fund low interest EV loans.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA dynasties. Plus; mid-year budget review; Rockingham infrastructure and Cockburn project.

Isabel Vieira and Mark Beyer discuss the sale of Georgiou Group. Plus: Electric smelter for green iron; payroll tax reform CCIWA's Christmas list; and Chevron inks 10-year Alcoa gas deal.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss a major funding boost for youth services. Plus; Defence spend creates jobs; $170 million Busselton project; ACCC fines Galati entities.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Aboriginal cultural heritage concerns. Plus Dutton finally costs nuclear; CBH profits tumble; and Thornton to run for Churchlands.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BGC, Perron Group, Mia Davies, North West Shelf extension, Worsley Alumina, population growth, the unemployment rate, and nuclear power.