Business News - WA

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.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why a new type of artificial intelligence is generating a buzz in the global tech sector. Plus: Regis made to wait on Plibersek decision review; IGO strained by 'underperforming' Kwinana refinery; Cedar Woods lifts profit guidance; CPI falls within RBA target range.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss lessons Australia could learn from the US shipbuilding industry. Plus MinRes eyes new chair and directors; Colin Barnett sounds off on strategic minerals reserve; and Woodside Energy make a $27 billion decision.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss why some property leaders are calling for a reduction in red tape, in relation to development of Perth CBD-based assets. Plus: Perseus hits go on $820m goldmine; US-China trade war presents challenges, Lynas says; WA in economic hat-trick: CommSec.

Koby Cooke and Isabel Viera discuss movements within the gold sector. Plus: Sheep export ban draws protestors as candidate moot; Lean Chalice keeps spending low; Byford childcare sold for $5.5m.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss trends and revenue streams for sporting businesses in Western Australia. Plus: Another MinRes director resigns; Dutton pledges $21bn defence spending boost; Paladin production up 17pc at Langer Heinrich.

Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss Federal Labor's election pledge to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle income earners. Plus: Brownes Dairy put up for sale; 'No Easter egg' for Perth Basin gas JV; Borshoff laments 'broken' uranium market.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss business success stories within WA's North West. Plus: Australia 'not ready' for IR reform: Taylor; Perth's rental vacancy returning to normal; Woodside inks Uniper LNG deal; Hancock lodges $250m office plan.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week's news, including the Federal election campaign; Mineral Resources' resignations; VGW's regulatory scrap; and Hancock's $250m office plan.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's honey industry. Plus: Cyclonic impact weighs on Rio; Two MinRes directors resign; EPA recommends Gorgon panel overhaul.

Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss a new community movement to address WA's escalating poverty problem. Plus MinRes' latest mine won't be assessed by EPA; Scentre Group get approval for $38m apartment plan; and Trump hints pharma and semiconductor tariffs are coming.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss insights into the urban planning of Copenhagen in Denmark.  Plus: Gold Road to wave through $5bn De Grey deal; Bellevue raises $156m, scraps 5yr plan; Chevron generates $8bn WA profit; Medical centre sold for $3m.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss former NT chief minister Michael Gunner's new role with KPMG.  Plus: Dutton takes aim at at red tape; Boost for WA's rare earth sector; Griffin staff paid to stay the course.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss tariffs and what it means for the markets, Andrew Forrest, an update on the Federal election, Infinite Green Energy and more.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss gender diversity in ASX boardrooms. Plus Dutton's unveils two new investment funds; Fremantle approves Wool Stores redevelopment; and Twiggy highlights threats facing the Pilbara.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss WA's most influential people.  Plus: Global Lithium to revise Canmax supply deal; Construction courses in $58m boost; Biotech underwriter fails to deliver; SafeStyle buys into Leedy.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss the issues affecting Perth's developers and industrial market. Plus: Saffioti on a Metronet defensive; Federal Labor pledges Erindale-Reid funding; InterGrain to build $38m HQ.

Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss how the Malka Foundation is extending the boundaries of enterprising education. Plus: Woodside strikes $9.3bn Louisiana deal; Cushman & Wakefield reveals WA restructure; Lotterywest grants $420k for NFP leaders.

Koby Cooke and Sam Jones discuss the health industry's lagging cyber resilience.  Plus: New faces in WA shadow cabinet; Hulett caught out in citizenship palaver; RIA awards $27m contract.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs' impact on global markets; the federal election campaign; another residential builder going bust; Newmont; Perth's house prices; Mineral Resources and Chris Ellison; public sector reforms; and Malcolm McCusker.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US. Plus: Coalition pitches boost for junior miners; Fallout from US tariffs; Woodside's US project in review.

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent trends and news within WA's ports and transport sectors. Plus: Malcolm McCusker to lead probe into the handling of the 2025 state election; Applications for gold prospecting licences on the rise in WA; Aspen Group enters agreement to acquire Australind-based asset.

Koby Cooke and Nadia Budihardjo discuss former Fortescue executive Linda O'Farrell's career pivot. Plus: Gold giant shapes WA power market; Aspen Group's $12 million Ravenswood purchase; Gold price climbs above $5000/oz overnight; Brownes Dairy's parent company records profit and revenue increases.