Business News - WA

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the Smiths Beach project's history and recent update. Plus: IGO chair to retire; Devlyn books $23m contract; Port Hedland loses two more pub projects.

Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Pilbara mining projects; Smiths Beach; Social housing; WA's energy market; two big IPOs; and CCIWA boss leaving.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss Rio Tinto's $3.1bn Western Range iron ore mine and a commodity pricing agency's bold change to its reporting metrics. Plus: State govt buys Frasers Suites for $105m; Mineral Resources opens Onslow Iron’s glitzy Pilbara FIFO camp; Woolworths to build $28m supermarket in East Victoria Park.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss the growth trajectory of Indigenous businesses in WA. Plus: EPA backs Rio Tinto’s West Angelas mine expansion; Develop raises $180m, holds on to Woodlawn; Rinehart no Lynas deal broker: Lacaze.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss key components behind Wallis Drilling's success. Plus: Rio Tinto, Hancock pour $2.5bn into Hope Downs 2 in Pilbara; Barrack Street building sold for $5m; Virgin Australia, Greatland Resources complete ASX listings.

Koby Cooke and Justin Fris discuss Graham Reid's appointment as chief executive of Hockey WA. Plus: Premier Roger Cook firm on WA’s GST deal; Japan in search of gas supply diversity; Farmers Across Borders convoy to bring WA hay to drought-hit SA farmers.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrell discuss the life and career of retiring Peet chief executive Brendan Gore. Plus; Saffioti backs state's ability to ride iron ore price bumps; Canci family secures approval for Henderson development; and Strike Energy walks away from Perth Basin gas permits.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the WA news week that was, including the state budget; Power 500; Joe Longo's comments on leadership; Perth property deals; Zenith Energy; and Bill Beament.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Orthocell's medical education push. Plus; State budget details; IKEA buys site; $200m timber tower approved.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss how the Minderoo Foundation is redefining the future of philanthropy. Plus: Chalmers: Tax reforms necessary; Social housing in Inglewood approved; Benang wins ATCO contract.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss female workforce participation rates in the construction industry. Plus: Baker gets Synergy CEO nod; English college collapses citing visa settings; Approval for $95m South Perth build.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the generational transition of wealth in WA. Plus: Saffioti defends event cost transparency; UWA clears hurdle for India campus; GenusPlus to build Merredin big battery.

Ava Rawlings and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why some post-uni legal training is taking the next step. Plus: Green light for $400m solar, battery build; Woodside's NWS consultation extended; Lithuania appoints Hasluck as WA consul.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall record their last podcast together, discussing K+S Pilbara salt project; renewable project rules; major appointments; VGW; property agency moves; Aukus review; public holiday talks; and a preview of the next magazine.

Koby Cooke and Jack McGinn discuss Nine Perth's 60th anniversary. Plus: Pilbara salt project axed; State to bolster environmental regulators; Road upgrades in $113m budget share.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss why WA’s ability to decarbonise hinges on the development of power transmission networks. Plus: Rinehart re-brands Roy Hill, Atlas Iron; Regional WA's only international flight axed; Historic Goldfields Pipeline in major upgrade.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss the establishment and business fundamentals of the newly-created Perth Bears rugby league team. Plus: Austal suitor claims key approval; Tomkinson appointed WA's new agent general; Corruption watchdog boss retires.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss a heated debate on the future of the Pilbara as a mining hub. Plus WA public holiday debate comes up; Fox Fridays Brewing finds buyer; and $1.35 billion rail project opens.

Kathy Skantzos and Claire Tyrrell discuss why a planning consultancy is undergoing a structural shift. Plus: Rio leaders cut ribbon on $US2bn mine; BHP to demolish Esplanade Hotel wing; Albanese weighs US beef imports.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Laurence Escalante's VGW; Roger Cook's business summit; South Perth apartments; ferries on the river; the Burswood racetrack; e-scooters in the city; and a new music venue in Northbridge.

Claire Tyrrell and Kathy Skantzos discuss why Western Australia's screen industry is shooting for growth. Plus: Ammonia project eyes Woodside carbon deal; Perron to build $19m Toyota centre; E-scooter hire suspended after fatal crash; Netball WA posts $173k surplus.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss why a port project in Broome could transform the north-west’s trade engagement with Asia. Plus: Grange pulls out of $350m timber tower; Green light for $10m Busselton build; WA govt in new tech agreement.

Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss why some experts are calling for a long-term vision in WA's future legislative framework. Plus: Freeway widening gets $230m budget tick; Perth home values up in May; Mine constraints clip Sino profits.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss property investment within WA's childcare sector. Plus: State confirms heritage review plan; Satterley takes out WA business award; Cook taps Warner for ombudsman role; Cost of WACA project rises by $12.5m.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Woodside's North West Shelf project and the recent approval; Saracen's $118m Gnarabup resort; Aboriginal cultural heritage laws; a review of Alcoa's expansion plans; Healthscope in receivership; and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss the Castelli family's success. Plus: Alcoa's contentious proposals open to the public; TAFE fees boost in budget; Forrest weighs in on Cott toilets talk.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA architects are adapting to fluctuations within the property market. Plus: Woodside's NWS extension approved; Big changes to shadow ministry; Carey declares Women and Babies Hospital saga over; Council votes on Stokes' laneway access.

Kathy Skantzos and Elisha Newell discuss why a seismic program aims to unlock the next generation of natural resources in WA. Plus: Pacific minister sounds NWS alarm; Crown Perth appoints chair, chief executive; Erceg, Litis flag $34m village.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss workplace safety laws. Plus; Genesis Minerals buy, MLG Oz contract win and student accommodation plan.

Sam Jones speaks to Ava Rawlings about the update on federal politics. Plus: North West Shelf legal action; Austal board appointment; and a $70m South Perth project.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss interest rates; the Carillon City redevelopment; leadership changes at Fortescue, Rio and Mineral Resources; projects in the Pilbara; and updates on WA Rich list.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a new barristers chambers in the Perth CBD. Plus: Rio Tinto CEO to exit; Coalition renegotiations; and $20m South Perth project.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about the obstructions to justice in the state's legal landscape. Plus: Forrest's iron ore warning; $400m Narrogin battery; and Beerfarm's $13m capital raising.

Koby Cooke and Kathy Skantzos discuss why WA’s creative sector is calling for more government support. Plus: Nationals split from Coalition; Fiveight's Carillon City plan approved; Rio to invest $1.4bn in Chilean JV.

Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss Graham Hardie’s hospitality and entertainment empire. Plus: Bundey appointed MinRes chair-elect; Perenti wins $500m Agnew extension; EPA to assess Greenbushes expansion; $20m Inglewood plan submitted.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Kathy Skantzos about shifts in Perth’s property agencies. Plus: Fortescue plans wind farm; Motor Trades Association blasts RAC deal; and Inspired Homes in liquidation.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the IAG's $1.4bn takeover of RAC WA; the Women's and Babies hospital; CEO moves; apartment approvals; Burswood precinct updates; industrial estates; and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

Kathy Skantzos and Claire Tyrrell discuss environmental offsets within the property sector. Plus: Cook presses Albo over Woodside call; Westfield Booragoon $792m upgrade delay granted; De Ceglie to be Perth Bears boss.

Nadia Budihardjo and Elisha Newell discuss why WA distillers are feeling the hangover of the spirits excise tax. Plus: Aramco eyes Woodside LNG stake; Approval for $80m Sorrento build; Green light for $49m City Beach project.

Elisha Newell and Mark Beyer discuss the state of renewable energy projects throughout Western Australia. Plus: Ley to lead Liberals; Bennett details Rayney case; Multimillion-dollar industrial estates up for sale.

Kathy Skantzos and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why two US trade experts are optimistic about WA’s emerging defence precinct. Plus: Aly moves to cabinet in reshuffle; Final WA seat called after seven days; Kerr announces plans to depart South32.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss why a prominent industry lobby is calling for legislated coordination of WA's strategic industrial areas. Plus: Convention centre future in draft scheme; Nationals stalwart confirms retirement; Mazda flags $23m showroom.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the recent federal election; the Woodside AGM; 40u40 awards; apartment projects; private business deals; takeovers in the gold sector; Clive Palmer; and the rugby league.

Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the children’s paediatric hospice proposal in Swanbourne. Plus: Campaign against Woodside director falls short; SKS to build $100m Cockburn towers; Stand aside! Perth Bears confirmed for 2027 season.

Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss gold projects presently in the pipeline throughout WA. Plus: Cook waters down net zero legislation plan; Green light for $60m Nedlands housing; Premier confirms Perth's return to NRL.

Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss Saturday's federal election. Plus: Northern Star's $65m camp in limbo; Accor to manage Busselton resort; Chalice sees iron upside at Gonneville.

Claire Tyrrell discuss companies using alternative construction methods and their role in solving the housing crisis. Plus the latest on WA's federal election results; Gold Fields to acquire Gold Road Resources; and Neoen's wind farm valued at $450m.

Claire Tyrrell and Kathy Skantzos discuss Kimberley icon Sam Lovell's commitment to WA's cultural tourism. Plus: Gold Road in halt amid M&A rumours; Woolworths flags $25m project; AGL seeks to triple Kwinana output.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the upcoming federal election; City of Perth; Colin Barnett; property developments; Woodside; the auditor-general; Mineral Resources; wind farms; a preview of the next Business News magazine; and more.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss key issues within Western Australia's resources sector. Plus: Albany iron ore mine still on the cards; Sirona's $120m South Perth plan approved; Perth home values continue to climb; Former Forrest lawyer launches Chord Advisory.