Business News - WA

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the severe driver shortage facing WAs trucking sector. Plus: Westview to progress Hatch steel mill; Scandal-plagued resort purchased; Gold miner says fuel won't stop halt production.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the planning industry. Plus PM stumps up $1bn in interest-free loans; UWA consider Karratha campus; and household confidence slips to Covid-10 levels.

Jack McGinn speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about Business News' recent most influential feature. Plus: Premier enacts emergency fuel powers; Billionaire buys The Guildford Hotel; Perenti appoints S32 exec to succeed Norwell.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about how port investment in WA can enable economic growth. Plus: Premier enacts emergency fuel powers; Billionaire buys The Guildford Hotel; Perenti appoints S32 exec to succeed Norwell.

Isabel Vieira and Mark Pownall discuss a restructure with WA’s biggest wine maker Fogarty Wine Group. Plus: Taco Bell gets lifeline; AGL commits to $490m expansion; and Fuel excise relief to be slow.

Gary Adshead speaks with Justin Fris about efforts being made to quell WA's $200 million illicit drug trade. Plus: Excise cut as new fuel plan enacted; New mayors at troubled councils; Freight train pitch for North West.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how a Joondalup cafe is serving more than coffee to the local community. Plus: Woodside, Chevron hit as cyclone rages; Huppatz named WA health chief; Fuel suppliers get transparency ultimatum.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss what property developers are doing to make their properties greener. Plus: New penalties for fuel price gouging; Sirona's $70m Fremantle project approved; and Perth Film Studios secure first major production.

Claire Tyrrell talks to Ella Loneragan about how land developers are taking steps to find a balance between high demand and constrained supply. Plus: Govt gives East Perth school final green light; Macmahon secures $440m mine revival pipeline; AMA WA chief resigns.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss shadow AI and how it has impacted professional services firms in WA. Plus: Energy Minister's plea; Business confidence falls; and BGC class action update.

Ella Loneragan talks to Isabel Vieira about Grace Forrest's push to end global modern slavery. Plus: WA leads nation in international visitor rise; Miners want AI-powered approvals; St Barbara hedges diesel risk.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Isabel Vieira on the accomplished women who were recognised in the week of International Women's Day. And the latest on fuel prices, Banjo Bond's assets and the Porteous' estate sale.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss fuel furor , mining moves, property purchases and other big stories of the week.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer reflect on the 60th anniversary of iron ore exports out of WA. Plus: ACCC probe fuel majors; Alleged Picton attacker given bail reprieve; City to fight Smith's Beach resort.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Business News' recent junior miners magazine feature. Plus: Premier in national cabinet meeting tomorrow; Craig picked for top BHP gig; Fini to buy Caves House.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss Business News' South West edition. Plus: RBA raises rates again; Rio Tinto, BHP commit $US500m for JV; and National Storage gets another development approved.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Perth Design Week has become an integral part of WA's arts calendar. Plus: US blue ammonia delay for Woodside; Lynas strikes rare earths supply with deal with the Pentagon; PCEC cost rose $507m in months.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss ideas from European cities to address the empty spaces in Perth and Fremantle. Plus: ACCC probes fuel retailers; Liquidators chase $261m scheme trail; and a study into Perth hotels.

Claire Tyrrell and Tom Zaunmayr discuss fuel prices, Satterley land deals, council amalgamations, and Business News' new special publication

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss hurdles faced by projects in the Canning Basin. Plus: Regional fuel now WA's cheapest; Jera sells Ichthys and Gorgon stakes; and Beazley indicated Nedlands amalgamation on cards.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Jack McGinn on Jera’s plan for Australian LNG amid global uncertainty in the oil and gas market. And the latest on WA's fuel availability, a $48.5m Dianella sale and Kwinana's container port authority.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how an innovative building practice could solve housing issues in the Pilbara. Plus: Reynolds, Commonwealth head to mediation; Regions struggle to fill fuel orders; and Littleproud resigns from Nationals leadership.

Justin Fris speaks with Mark Pownall about Ben Morton's role as chair of the Perth Bears. Plus: Rox secures $350m Youanmi finance; Santos, Beach back Cooper Basin upgrade; 440mW solar farm build begins.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about Perth podiatrist Paul Griffin and his sustainable footwear business. Plus: Chevron and Horizon deal; State govt's coal energy deadline; and Sculpture by the Sea returns to Cottesloe.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the Middle East conflict, local business acquisitions, new hotels, Perdaman's energy developments, Rio Tinto's desalination plant, and a St Georges Terrace brewery

Jack McGinn speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about the planned return of an historic WA mine. Plus: Bid to triple hydrogen facility passed; Exmouth hotel approved; and Screenwest's new chair.

Ella Loneragan talks to Nadia Budihardjo about why WA home care providers are working hard to adjust to market changes. Plus: State to co-fund Rio desal plant; Vale Dennis Cometti; Genus makes $55m rail acquisition.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the future of WAAPA in the new ECU campus. Plus; Osborne Park Hospital starts works; monitor appointed to trouble-plagued council; and MinRes claims Pilbara Ports is acting 'improperly'.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones talk about an education panel that highlighted support for students in early schooling years. Plus: Fortescue's Pilbara wind farm; Perdaman buys Amanda Energy; and WA's GST fight.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Sussan Ley's exit, Wittenoom legal case, Fortescue's wind farms Laurence Escalante, and apartments in Mount Hawthorn.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a new research methodology at UWA. Plus: Nine new charges for Escalante; Moonies $750m windfarm approved; and construction starts on $163m hockey centre.

Elisha Newell talks to Mark Pownall about WA's biggest and most profitable private businesses. Plus: Fortescue profit up on ore record; Kaine urges US aid for critical minerals; Fenix profit records as mines ramp up.

Mark Pownall talks to Elisha Newell about how Wesbeam has overcome significant challenges. Plus: Woodside profit falls as CEO wait continues; Merger execution behind Howard's SWM-SCA exit; Monadelphous ups guidance on 1H results.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss Genus' power up. Plus: Austal delivers bumper result despite US mistake; Legislation to stop alleged offenders driving; Murdoch chancellor appointed South Perth monitor.

Claire Tyrrell talks to Nadia Budihardjo about why Perth's student accomodation sector shares some similarities with Adelaide. Plus: MinRes banks 'strongest' half-year result; Austal awarded $4b defence contract; Department office move scrapped.

Sam Jones, Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Claire Tyrrell discuss the dim sum scandal; a $900k government severance package; ECU Mount Lawley's future and other major news of the week.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state government's demersal fishing ban. Plus: Rio Tinto sound warning on emissions targets; PLS revive mothballed lithium plant; and Singaporean developer revives Scarborough plan.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about positives for landlords within Perth's office market. Plus: Alcoa to pay $55m enforceable undertaking; City policy limits councillor's email; SGH lobs increased $15b bid for Bluescope Steel.

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Sam Jones about why a Gnowangerup family's investment in export infrastructure is getting attention. Plus: Red metal tops iron ore at BHP; Mt Lawley campus set for development; Brownes strong despite 'limbo' from stalled sale.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about Jacquie Chan's past decade in Perth's restaurant business. Plus: EPA backs new Hancock mine; Woolworths hits snag in Scarborough build; Genesis swoops in $639m Magnetic deal.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss updates to major south west property developments. Plus: Accused Picton killer's 'unreasonable' claim; Ley out, Taylor in for Libs; Broadacre farms hit bumper crop record.

Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Isabel Vieira discuss Albemarle's Kemerton shut down;, Liberal Party leadership shake up, WA's IPO landscape and major property deals.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss recent moves from the Perth Mint. Plus Sussan Ley's position on the line; Albermarle mothball Kemerton; and Former Joondalup Mayor to oversee Nedlands.

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Nadia Budihardjo about how new players within the state's brewery sector are finding unique ways to build a viable business. Plus: Evolution posts bumper profit, dividend payout; Multiplex likely to build West Karrinyup; Ashes, weak ads hit SWM's result.

Jayde Andrews and Ella Loneragan discuss Smith Sculptors and their works around the Perth CBD. Smiths Beach resort approved; PLS Group sign offtake with Chinese manufacturer; and Committee for Perth appoints new chair.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about the Bass family becoming a significant player in several key fishing sectors. Plus: Bhagwan Marine flags $130m deal; CBH's harvest records; and $9m Jolimont site sale.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about Subiaco architecture firm MJA Studio. Plus: Rio Tinto, Glencore axe merger; WA govt creates Productivity Commission; and a $200m Henderson hub proposal.

Sam Jones, Sean Cowan and Claire Tyrrell discuss RBA’s rates decision; Bronwyn Barnes; Laurence Escalante; defence sites for sale; and major property news of the week.

Gary Adshead and Justin Fris discuss a plan to advance the conservative playbook. Plus; Australia Day incident declared an act of terror; State to inject $230m into schools; and Bunnings wins landmark facial recognition appeal.

Isabel Vieira and Elisha Newell discuss Business News' recent corporate finance feature. Plus: CBD skyscraper to become hotel; East Freo, Karrakatta defence sites for sale; Perdaman progresses Pilbara power project.