Business News - WA

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WAFarmers is laying the groundwork for a busy few years for our agricultural sector. Plus: Minister backs Hedland commission call; Lions Eye Institute in $14m upgrade; Qube buys Albany export facility.

Ella Loneragan and Justin Fris discuss why Megan Harrison wants to make sure no woman is denied access to an essential item in the workplace or sporting arena. Plus: $30bn Santos deal delayed again; Mine death at Rio's Simandou; PLS slides into the red, posts $196m loss.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss Darren Pateman's career with Finbar Group. Plus: Cashed up Regis mum on M&A; Tellus to expand waste facility; Carey reassures private sector on HAFF.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss project hopes; lithium partners' spat; Roy Hill; Kerry Stokes' views; broker buyouts; defence contracts; and WA tourism developments.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Cirque du Soleil’s continual pursuit of creativity. Plus: Northern Star reports dividend record, Hemi tax break; Vault to buy back shares, Tonkin to depart; Finbar profit dips 12pc.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why insolvency experts are seeing challenges spread to mining services. Plus: Hofmann gets US defence tick; Morley Galleria sets 2026 opening; Brown to oversee councils as inspector.

Jack McGinn and Elisha Newell discuss how sweeping reforms to competition law will reshape how Australian companies undertake M&As. Plus: Stokes' Pilbara alarm falls flat; Monadelphous, Macmahon, SRG report revenue rises; iiNet in cyber incident, 280,000 customers exposed.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss how several global companies have reshaped Western Australia's local mining technology sector. Plus: Hancock reignites Saudi exploration push; Pilbara iron plant backed by EPA; Panel to decide Hesperia's $500m battery plan.

Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss the recent scrapping of four major hydrogen plays. PlusRottnest Wadjemup redevelopment takes a step forward; Forrests' Fiveight plan for Cape Lodge revealed; Ampol to acquire 500 new stations in $1.1bn deal.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the lithium sector; El Caballo; Fremantle hotel plans; RBA's rate cut; Federal government fund's loss; Seven West Media results; and Revo Fitness boss Andrew Holder.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss the recent Business News wheatbelt magazine. Plus Covalent Lithium producers first product; $40 million Christ Church building approved; and ASIC to pay TerraCom staff $3.5 million.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how developers of multi-residential properties are overcoming challenges, in order to push on with projects. Plus: Endeavour triples dividend amid record profit; Govt awards $15m school work; CDC to build Perth's largest data centre.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why some WA companies are turning to part-time executives to manage risk and drive growth. Plus: BHP's Tim Day named CME WA president; Seven West profit plummets 62 per cent; Cook, Zempilas clash over hospital claims.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why the transformation of a Sydney power station into an arts and culture-based hub has the ability to be replicated in Perth. Plus: Santos extends $30bn due diligence window; MinRes, Livium strike JV deal; Marles coy on joint Henderson base.

Nadia Budihardjo and Victoria Laurie discuss challenges within Western Australia's arts sector. Plus: Subiaco hall to house 180 students; Fortescue secures $US2bn Chinese loan; NAI Harcourts acquires Darrell Crouch portfolio.

Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss Liontown; office vacancies; private business sales; Rich 100 activities; defence contracts; and a 2025 Diggers & Dealers wrap.

Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why financial restraints felt by soon-to-be newlyweds is affecting some of Perth’s bridal stores. Plus: Powell gifts $100m to Murdoch uni; Liontown taps investors for up to $286m; Community demand to drive pharmacy trial.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the flood gates opening in the gold sector. Plus Chalice chief surprised by critical minerals reserve; AHA WA blasts potential Easter Saturday public holiday; and Matthew Pavlich named Sydney Swans chief executive.

Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss recent moves by Wyloo and its push to be best-in-class. Plus Arafura calls for critical minerals stockpile price floor; Commonwealth gets 'sovereign' share in Austal; and former Thermomix Australia distributors sell North Perth property.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss how the US’ proposed pharmaceutical tariffs will impact Aussie companies. Plus: Diggers & Dealers; The Satterley property Group’s appeal hits a snag; and mining and green power butt heads in new research report.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss an uptick in Perth office listings. Plus: VGW shareholders back Escalante acquisition; APIL sells Joondalup Gate for $79.1m; and Bill Johnston appointed to Burswood Park board.

Mark Beyer, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss lithium woes and market reactions; major car retailer deal; Woodside Energy; house prices and inflation updates.

Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a push to increase WA's tourism offerings. Plus: UEM Sunrise moves closer to $450m Subiaco complex; Northern Star clears hurdles for $65m workers camp; and Tyson Sutton takes full control of Regent Motors.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss hurdles plaguing the Indigenous tourism sector. Plus Perth Airport's hotel a step closer; WA's mining attractiveness plummets; and a Pilbara council set to loan a developer $56m.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss a push to bring fashion manufacturing back onshore. Plus Woodside take operating control of Bass Strait assets; Trilogy Funds moves into WA with Butler acquisition; and a Rio Tinto to upgrade Wickham Village.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the career of Chevron Australia boss Balaji Krishnamurthy. Plus: Erben's $230 million Perth City Link project for approval; Fertiliser imports hit a high; and Albanese to fulfil his cheaper medicine pledge.

Mark Beyer and Koby Cooke discuss French giant Egis and its quest to expand in Australia. Plus: Beazley steps down amid health concerns; Martin family's Bunker Bay chalets delayed; and AUSTRAC ends NAB enforceable undertaking.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss hydrogen projects axed; Nedlands council; Pilbara workers' camp; transmission infrastructure; cattle imports; Gina Rinehart's West Perth office; Northern Star; and Neil Turner.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about his sit-down with Perth Bears' chief executive Anthony De Ceglie. Plus: Fortescue scraps two projects; Northern Star results; and a South Hedland camp approved.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about the state of Mineral Resources, as part of the Resources feature. Plus: Nedlands commissioners appointed; Chevron's decommissioning bill; and a car wash sale.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how government initiatives have spurred developer interest in social housing project. Plus: Northern Star faces traditional owner opposition over Hemi; Carnarvon to become Strike Energy's biggest shareholder; and the Subiaco site of Piccolo Trattoria sells for $2.3 million.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss updates on the ownership of The Joondalup Resort. Plus: South32 ramp up Worsley; Newspoll shows Libs' popularity continues to slide; and Tootsie Buckeridge purchases $5.5 Gidgegannup retreat.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Premier Roger Cook's appearance at an architecture lunch. Plus: St John WA redundancies; BHP's iron ore and potash developments; and Boom Logistics chief executive to depart.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Rio Tinto's new boss; Mid West green iron; New Dunsborough hotel; Construction costs and more.

Tom Zaunmayr and Justin Fris discuss how WAIS chief executive Matt Fulton and the institute's board are instigating positive change. Plus: Alcoa bauxite expansion delayed; Moran to lead MBA WA; Perth drives national baby bounce.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss recent trends within WA's corporate finance sector. Plus: Rio exports recover from Pilbara floods; Iron ore miner pivots to gold; 'Trott 'excited' for global challenge; Magellen seeks $15m.

Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss why critical supply chain black spots are leaving some of Australia's most important industries vulnerable. Plus: Trott named Rio Tinto CEO; Newmont seeks critical tailings tick; Ley: China 'not respectful' to Australia; Approval for Palmer Wines' $50m resort.

Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss recent gains and challenges within WA’s public art sector. Plus: Ley stokes GST fears after leaked advice; Albanese, miners pitch green steel to China; Synergy to repay $2.3m.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss pressures felt by WA's major performing arts companies. Plus: Forrest seeks Chinese green iron synergy; WSP wins $22m Westport work; WA harvest could near 20Mt.

Mark Pownall and Sam Jones take a look at the news of the week, including the latest rates decision, Mineral Resources, Nedlands council, Saracen's Gnarabup development and BHP's fair work decision.

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Blasta Brewing's push for manufacturing growth. Plus: Cook calls out cynics over energy goal; Perth suburb up 37pc in house price growth; Holcim aims to triple Carlisle output.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA’s commercial building sector has experienced a shake-up in the past 12 months. Plus: Woodside, Hyundai ink LNG collaboration, framework; Outgoing Boral CEO Vik Bansal to join Orica; Wallis Drilling supplies new drill rigs under BHP deal.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the shortage of staff accommodation facilities in regional WA. Plus: MinRes to review Ellison exit plan; Morton named Harry Perkins chair; RBA leaves rates unchanged.

Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss the recent edition of the Business News North West magazine. Plus: Three councillors resign from City of Nedlands; Opposition takes aim at Saffioti over ‘pet projects’; Federal department approves $118m Gnarabup resort.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn take an in-depth look at the recent state budget. Plus: WA Newspapers scraps Freo Herald print job; Rivervale site set to sell for $14m; Tawarri project delay, costs up.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss major moves at companies including IGO, MinRes, Fortescue; Chevron's job cuts; Eileen Bond; Social housing; VGW; and Bunnings in Karratha.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the life and career of veteran crime fighter John McKechnie. Plus: Claims of a modern-day WA gold rush; Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob's curtain call; and tributes flow for Eileen Bond.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the digital gap between classrooms throughout WA. Plus: Miners push for faster project approvals; West Perth site sold for $4m; BHP charters ammonia ships.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss the role and responsibilities of the Pilbara regiment. Plus: Security services book regional work; MinRes chair starts, Broughton in at Fortescue; Australia 'behind the eight ball' in net-zero push.

Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss why WA's not-for-profit sector is buckling under pressure of increased demand for services. Plus: VGW’s $190m June dividend in bid details; Brightstar eyes Menzies, Laverton production, Aurumin merger; Genus scores SA battery, WA grid work.