Business News - WA

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.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the revamp of Perth Concert Hall. Plus; Woodside clears major hurdle; Rio Tinto trials renewable fuel and Nicheliving revelations.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the year's highs and lows of WA's wealthiest names. Plus Mia Davies' heart set on becoming deputy PM; BGC Australia's largest asset sale; and $31m apartments for Nedlands approved.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zuanmayr discuss investments in alternative assets. Plus RBA holds rates steady; ATO take aim at Perth Glory; and South32 impacted by Mozambique unrest.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a Burekup-based cricket bat and equipment manufacturer. Plus Goiran returns to shadow cabinet; Tivan gets major status; and Roshana flag $21m aged care facility.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Perth company Carabiner Architects. Plus Iluka Resources secures $400m; Albanese hands $1.5m to Sculptures by the Sea; and WA agribusinesses confident in Chinese market.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss several major mining deals, Frontier Energy and Mark McGowan, Perth house prices, the startup sector and the winners of the WA Business Awards.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss e-waste recycling in the state. Plus: Nicheliving update; BHP gas station expansion; and Nedlands building sells.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the trends observed in the executive remuneration special feature. Plus Australia's growth slows; Frontier sheds light on McGowan; and Commbank's cash fee delayed after outcry.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about abattoirs in Western Australia. Plus: McGowan backflips on Frontier; Sculpture by the Sea axed; and Fremantle's pod hotel.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss one of the largest projects in the Noongar Place Names initiative. Plus; Fini looks to redevelop Claremont mansion; State commits $86m for FDV; Former State MP named as federal Nationals candidate.

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a survey on the future issues of Perth. Plus: Perth office in $75 million sale; Virgin and Qatar partnership ACCC approved; and Woolies eye $28m East Vic Park centre.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Georgiou Group and other family businesses; issues facing Rio Tinto, Alcoa; assistance for the lithium industry; the ongoing saga between Santos and EDO; legal reforms out of Canberra including Nature Positive; Liberal party leadership; and Perth's ferry service.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a shifting trend in office fit outs, in favour of green spaces. Plus; Rio scale back iron projects for EPA approval; Johnston slams state of politics in final speech; and BGC start "green cement" projects.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state's largest employers. Plus: Lithium lifeline from the state; Rockingham housing plan; and Fortescue inks US$400m for Chinese electric machinery.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss the 30th anniversary of Regional Arts WA. Plus: Liberals WA leadership; New WAPC chair; and Hesperia's Hazelmere project.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the business ventures of former Eagle Phil Matera. Plus production tax credits legislation introduced; More ferries for Perth; and EPA to examine wind and solar hub.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a niche Perth pilates studio's chance to make it in the US. Plus Singaporean directors take ownership of National Jet Express; Centurion student accommodation proposed; and new candidate enters Cottesloe race.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources; Richard Goyder at Perron; Mark McGowan at Frontier; Pilbara's water supply; sovereign risk in Africa; wind farms in the state's South West; retail trade; and a preview of the next magazine.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss a WA-invented brick laying robot's US trial. Plus Ellison says tax scandal has been 'dark cloud' in his life; Buru cuts 40 per cent of its workforce; stands hands two carbon capture projects $26 million.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges and opportunities facing first movers in the state’s hydrogen sector. Plus the latest on attempts to overturn Plibersek decision; Rio Tinto staff still experiencing unacceptable behaviour; and Claremont medical facility takes a step forward.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the ongoing sale of Castelli Estate. Plus MinRes appoints specialist legal counsel; Candid Mark Arena opens up; Goyder named to Perron role.

Nadia Budihardjo and Isabel Vieira discuss retail trading hours. Plus CME backs payroll tax reforms; Elders makes $475m bid for Delta; and Fortescue Zero appoints new chief executive.

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state of some of Perth’s most prominent retail strips. Plus: BHP Nickel West boss' new role; Regent Motors sales; and WA housing outlook.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the latest on Westport; Perth Airport; the Women and Babies' hospital; Mineral Resources and Chris Ellison; interest rates; Resolute Mining; and a preview of the North-West publication.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about derelict properties in Perth. Plus: Unemployment rate; Federal Minister's comments on Trump; and South West workers village.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the past year of WA's professional services sector. Plus; Wage growth slows; UEM $450m high rise approved; and State government takes a step forward for hockey.

Liv Declerck speaks to Isabel Vieira about Prospero Productions, Western Australia's biggest screen production company. Plus: A $70m fertiliser warehouse plan; Women's and Babies hospital contract; and Herbert Smith Freehills merger.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss major changes within Leederville-based real estate agency Realmark. Plus Union movement says miners "hyper-aggressive"; CCC critical of work hours campaigning; and $273m committed for Westport.