Business News - WA

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.

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.