Business News - WA

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss warnings over the use of drones in cyber incidents. Plus: RBA pulls the trigger on rates; DevelopWise gets greenlight for apartments; and Qantas to divest Jetstar Japan.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Alan Duncan's push for solidifying the future of a Bentley-based research centre. Plus: Hancock donates near $900k to Advance; Qoria moot US takeover; Imdex swoops in $30m tech deal.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about Midland Brick's work in the community. And the latest on the fuel tax credits debate, Nine's big deals and a St George's Terrace sale.

Mark Pownall, Nadia Budihardjo, and Claire Tyrrell discuss the surging gold price; lithium stocks; a failed $30b merger; major property deals; and a preview of the upcoming Business News magazine.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the growing trend of developers including co-living dwellings in their projects. Plus: P&N, Southern call off merger; Retail centre in $53m sale; and Galati Group plans new store.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss Aaron Morey's new role as chief executive of the CME. Plus: Chinese shareholder targets Northern Minerals chair; Woodside hits record as CEO call looms; Greatland's revenue climbs despite sales dip.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Westview Group, and its plans to build a major steel mill. Plus AQWA set for $13m expansion; European Lithium enters titanium; and Bunnings site sold for $19.5m.

Sam Jones speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about US president Donald Trump's recent comments that caused a stir in the cybersecurity community. Plus: Tim Picton's memorial service; Esperance port; and City Beach project changes.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the news of the week, including the City of Perth; property developments; the gold price; Pilbara water; and more.

Gary Adshead and Sam Jones discuss dysfunction in the Perth City council. Plus: Singaporean hotel group's CBD towers approved; Torre to spend six year behind bars; and Perth Mint struggling to fulfil silver demand.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about how Michael Barnes will lead WA's GST defence campaign. Plus: State to extend Griffin Coal subsidies; Rio wraps up 2025 with ore record; Rare earth prices offset Lynas' output decline.

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Tony Galati's apple ambitions. Plus BHP share dip after cost blowout; Victor Goh's hotel given a hurry up; ADC plan pivot for Perth Girls School.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Henderson-based company, First Graphene. Plus: Keysbrook mineral sands mine expansion tick; Perth house prices pass $1m; Tate Wine founder's asset sale.

Claire Tyrrell speaks with Ella Loneragan on the global expansion of Culture Counts. And the latest on Fortescue's Pilbara wind farm, CBA and Bankwest, and Blackburne's Ocean View plans.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the City of Perth monitor; hospital projects; the Forrests' ventures; WA's fishing ban; the Carcione family; Cargill's $500m plant; and more.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss employee wellness company Sonder. Plus BHP and Rio look to work together; Woodside inks extra LNG export deal; and Multiplex appointed for St John of God Subiaco upgrade.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how the Wandel family's independent grain export business is thinking big. Plus: SKS Group flags $45m Crawley build; 'Monitor' to oversee fractious city council; Contractors named for hospital projects.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss transport orientated design. Cook forced to defend inaction on vapes; US ag giant plans $500m Kwinana plant; and $21m committed to Swanbourne children's hospice.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss how Michael Breckler is delivering on a strategic shift for retail outlet Betts. Plus: Ban spurs demand for Kiwi snapper; Prime Minister targets hate speech, guns; Forrests scale back Exmouth resort.

The latest on Rio Tinto and Glencore merger talks; BP's green energy move; and Kwinana emerging as a hydrogen research hub. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume on January 12.

Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss the SWM and Southern Cross merger; SGH’s Bluescope bid; Rio, Glencore talks; Hancock’s moves in gas; gold prices; fishing bans; international events; and the latest in property this week.

The latest on the Bondi attack royal commission; Perth Mint's December results; and Locus' Hillarys project. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume on January 12.

The latest on Hancock's $850m move for gas assets; Greatland, Regis coffers near $1bn; Seven West-Southern Cross deal finalised. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume from January 12.

Sam Jones has the latest on the campaign to overturn federal electoral funding laws; Arena's Wildcats acquisition; and Erben's $10m property buy. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume from January 12.

Welcome back to At Close of Business for the first time in 2026. Plus: Beef businesses brace for tariff impact; Perth leads national house price growth; Sculpture by the Sea secures state government funding after axing. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume from January 12.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the challenges industrial operators face at the outer fringes of WA's main electric network. Plus: Contract for electric ferries awarded; AEMO projects gas supply to deplete; and RM Capital fined.

Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss Woodside boss Meg O'Neill's move to BP, the biggest mining deals. commercial property transactions and agricultural deals of 2025.

Tom Zaunmayr and Ella Loneragan discuss WA's grains industry. Plus State Government tips $435m into housing; Meg O'Neill resigns; and new CCIWA economist named.

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss WA family business dynasties. Plus: Westgold to divest Mt Henry for $64m; Cambridge revokes developer policy; Perth industrial vacancy remains lowest in nation.

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss some prominent multigenerational family businesses in Perth. Plus the latest on Linda Reynold's bankruptcy case, Rio Tinto's Rhodes Ridge project and a Bayswater warehouse sale.

Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why the Koolyanobbing mine is living up to its 1947 billing as holding an almost inexhaustible deposit. Plus: CBH posts $5.8bn revenue, profit jump; Fortescue makes $152m copper play; Sirona reveals plans to bring more student beds to Perth.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss West Tech Fest. Plus Hanwha's bid to double ownership approved; Reynolds bankrupts Higgins; and Lifeline chief will depart after a decade.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss energy asset developments, Hanwha's FIRB approval, Tronox's rare earths win, law firm split, and more.

Ella Loneragan and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA artist Peter Farmer and his 30-year legacy that has gone global. Plus the latest on the ACCC's investigation into IAG's, the WAPC's ferry terminal meeting and Running With Thieves' new venture.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss how a new wave of mining bonuses and equity vesting has reshaped WA's executive pay ladder. Plus: Tronox poised for $900m critical minerals financing; Perth council scraps culture review; St Barbara to sell 60pc of Simberi.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about the changes Perth needs to see to reach its full potential. Plus the latest on Synergy's $4.5m solar and wind farm, the RBA's cash rate and The Raft's move to South Perth.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how the second generation of a famous WA performing family is working to ensure its cultural contribution continues. Plus: Acid leak at first Pilbara iron ore mine; Chalice halves Gonneville development costs; Itochu joins Pilbara ammonia plan.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Spud Shed's move into milk; fishing rights; major business deals; Gina Rinehart's helicopter pad; NDIS dramas and more.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss the rapid growth of Site Sentry. Plus; Chevron's $3bn Gorgon call; Rio Tinto, BHP trail EV haul trucks and CSBP contracts Lake Way potash.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss the career of top lawyer Denis McLeod. Plus; WA resources sector sales, jobs; $1bn Perth Airport contract and Fremantle Timezone's sale.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss how WA’s biggest firms are fuelling growth within the state’s tech sector. Plus: Rinehart-backed Vulcan secures $3.9bn financing haul; Perth backs axing workplace review; Master Builders appoints new WA president.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss 40 years of Crown Perth. Plus the latest on the new Fremantle freight link; Swings & Roundabouts comes to Fremantle, and $1`00m battery clears planning hurdle.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the rise of the self storage sector in Perth. Plus the latest on Gina Rinehart's West Perth helipad, the Spud King's milk venture and Perth's property prices.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss local charity short back and sidewalks. Plus Watt says EPBC reform won't drive higher bills; Element Zero pilot plant switched on; and M Construction fined over workplace death.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the EPBC Act; Fortescue v Element Zero case; Tony Galati's apple push and Perth Park.

Isabel Viera speaks with Ella Loneragan about the impact of federal aged care changes on the state's providers. Plus the latest on Fabric Property Group's Mosman Park development, Tony Galati's apple plans and the federal government's re-written Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act with Ella Loneragan.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss ambitious wind turbine plans, and challenges, in Western Australia. Plus; Fortescue, Element Zero case update; Lynas Rare Earth's AGM and inflation rate hits a high.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss recent activity in Perth's apartment sector. Plus: Nicheliving directors get extension; Woodside strikes Timor-Leste deal; and Cedar Woods' Subiaco project progresses.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about the return of an annual event, hosted by the state's biggest yabby exporter. Plus: Alcoa shelves bauxite plans; Raids amid Nicheliving probe; and premier defends Burswood project.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about SLR Consulting's growth after acquiring Element. Plus: Genesis Minerals' Tower Hill update; Marco flags appeals; SKS Group's West Perth project.