Business News - WA

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how the wedding industry presently navigating through an inflationary cost-of-living environment. Plus: Larvotto rejects $723m US takeover; MinRes nets $200m from haul road deal; Perron profit up 81pc.

Isabel Vieira speaks to Elisha Newell about Perth streetwear brand StreetX breaking into the US market. Plus: Mount Gibson Iron shuts mine; Feds approve Waddi Wind Farm; and $60m Busselton water plant begins construction.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss critical minerals win from Trump deal; Perdaman's $3bn plan; Nicheliving; Brownes dairy; Koolan Island mine; Climate 200 donors; and MSWA's expansion.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about sustainability trends in the state's wine industry. Plus: Woodside sells Louisiana LNG stakes; Ex-Nedlands CEO's dispute; and Brownes buy out UK plant partner.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss how premium labels and new export markets offer hope as WA's wine sector feels the squeeze. Plus: Woodside gives Browse update, welcomes NWS call; Foundation Housing's $70m Como project approved; Govt seeks private help for housing hub.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the recent acquisition of a Kimberley airport. Plus Alcoa and Arafura benefit from Trump meeting; Webuild breaks ground on new hospital; and BHP remains bullish on iron ore demand

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the leadership transition in BGC as the company shifts its focus to Midland Brick. Plus: WA govt faces Wittenoom legal action; MinRes board update; Grain harvest likely to break records.

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss Synergy's overpayment blunder; water woes in the Pilbara; the future of Wittenoom; Mark McGowan and Aukus; super changes; BGC and Fortescue.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss The Property Congress 2025. Plus: Chevron pays PRRT, tax outlay falls; Hourigan calls on property industry to 'wake up'; Unemployment climbs, highest since 2021.

Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss recent moves and the future outlook for WA's data centre industry.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the architects behind ECU's city campus. Plus: Rio Tinto loads first ore at Simandou; Lennon trims Peet stake; Regis to build $24m facility.

Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how an annual report shows the work done behind the scenes to revive the high school curriculum.  Plus: Legal challenges to Woodside extension; Coolgardie shire gets reprieve; Giant sheep station up for grabs.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how former journalist Tamara BinAmat has built a marketing and communications agency with national reach from her home town of Karratha. Plus: Synergy in $40m overpayment blunder; Buyer of $15m Peppy Grove mansion revealed; Viva boosts lubricants supply chain.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss gold prices; Lynas; Liontown; Rio Tinto's $1.1bn expansion; Hancock's $250m business hub; MinRes moves; Therapy Focus; and the latest with Subi.

Koby Cooke and Justin Fris discuss why state sporting associations and clubs are recruiting seasoned business professionals to lead them. Plus: Ford halves Liontown lithium order; Develop reshapes $329m Pilbara mine plan; RAC vote on incorporation.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss why the race is on to turn Henderson into a specialised defence precinct. Plus: Green light for Hancock's $250m project; Hexion wins $90m Perdaman contract; EU to double steel tariffs.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how pastoral station stays fit within WA's tourism sector. Plus: Rio Tinto to grow West Angelas; Decision looms for Hancock's $250m office; Govt backs Austal with $100m Alabama loan.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how Subiaco has got its mojo back. Plus: HIA calls on feds to step up; Public to comment on $107m ferry plan; Predictive, Robex in $2.4b merger.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how a Perth urban planning expert is examining ways to accommodate a rapidly expanding population over the long term. Plus: Alcock hits back at low deposit home loan critics; Stan Perron donates $221m to PCH; Telstra handed $18m fine.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss BHP's dealings; Trump link to Cockatoo Island; Alcoa Kwinana's closure; Perth Airport expansion; Seven West merger, WA meat processors; and Port Coogee tavern plan.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss how Brian Carew-Hopkins' creativity has enabled him to reach a global platform in support of artists. Plus: State govt invests $55m in new ag research facility; WA tourism results a mixed bag; Libs will keep nuclear on the table.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why WA charities are turning to technology to increase operational efficiencies. Plus: Cost blowouts end Austal US Navy deal; Merger makes new agribusiness force; Brighton Village sold for $25.3m.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why concerns are emerging about a lack of succession literacy ahead of a looming transfer of intergenerational wealth. Plus: SWM, SCA to merge: Stokes to step down; CPB books East Perth school work; No rate cut from RBA.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss marketer-turned-social-media influencer Kym Illman's career. Plus: Trump flags 100 per cent tariff on pharma; Coogee marina in 700-patron pub plan; Prendiville Group buys waterfront site.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the biggest homebuilders in WA; the Optus outage; a Busselton retail centre; revamps in Perth CBD; renewable energy projects; and the sale of Australia's largest pastoral station.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss how Enel X's role as a commercial-scale energy asset aggregator will help keep the lights on in the South West Interconnected System again this summer. Plus: Woodside to explore Perth hydrogen supply chain; Green light for $170m Busselton centre; Liontown Resources posts $193m full-year loss.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss how evolving generation methods and growing energy demand in remote locations have boosted a handful of WA businesses. Plus: State finds extra $500m for health; H-U to build $50m Murdoch car park; Perth Bears announce inaugural commercial partnership.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss lessons Australia can take from Canada's policy on international students. Plus: MinRes chair insists RDG deal conflict-free; CCC probes WA health agency; White takes flight with Archer.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Optus' recent outage. Plus: P&N, Great Southern Bank in $30bn merger talks; Satterley sells 108ha Olbury site; Hockings reappointed PYC MD.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Caroline de Mori's business mindset has helped her gardens flourish. Plus: Perth Mint back in the black; EPA tick for $350m Geraldton port project; WA harvest flirts with record.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss that while stakeholders are working to activate vacant CBD spaces with art, some hurdles are limiting potential. Plus: Sanderson unveils SWIS transmission blueprint; German offtake deal for green iron project; Davies eyes Woodside in new DomGas gig.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why economic conditions are paving the way for the retail property sector to be an ideal asset class for investors. Plus: Turbine firm gets govt cash hit; Fed govt boosts St Bart's facility by $30m; Browse carbon plan open for comment.

Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera discuss why a pair of Japanese giants have backed the potential development of a nickel deposit near Kalgoorlie. Plus: Woodside touts US political praise for LNG project; Panel approves $700m solar, battery build; Fortescue rejects Thalanyji station bid.

Isabel Viera and Elisha Newell discuss the 1000th Business News magazine print edition. Plus: Paywise acquires Easi for $40m; CCIWA denounces public holiday changes; Pacific CEO Cullen calls time.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss recent initiatives in the early childhood education sector. Plus: North West Shelf extension; Ammonia project gets Pilbara Port site; and Kimberley Marine Support Base opens.

Mark Pownall and Elisha Newell discuss the big news of the week including Iluka mothballing key operations; Pilbara renewables; BGC Cement sale; new CME chief; GST deal defence; data centres; South Perth luxury project; Zorzi Builders troubles; and Freo's developments.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss why Vikas Rambal believes industrial might is where Australia's long-term prosperity lies. Plus: Slater to head REIWA; Fortescue Zero chief steps down; Strike shareholders approve Carnarvon's major stake.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the WA's Wealthiest feature. Plus: Iluka to mothball mineral sands mine; Mitsui, Itochu acquire stakes in BHP's new iron ore deposit; Maddington's $415m data centre approved.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why Perth's role in the legal landscape is a continued focus for A&O Shearman. Plus: Alcoa backs Equus gas project; BHP in $110m Samarco shareholder settlement; Worker dies at Bassendean business.

Coming up on the podcast, Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the growth of land-lease communities in WA. Plus WA businessmen band together for GST; State's planning body reveals details of $142m projects; Cook cites China's growth as WA's goal.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the first year of Alcoa of Australia boss Elsabe Muller. MinRes won't comment on suspected changes; Marco guilty of defrauding investors; and local government candidates confirmed.

Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the news of the week including; Kwinana port dramas; major developments at Austal; ACCC concerns over RAC Insurance; Indigenous contracting worth $3bn; and the Hedland council gets sacked.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Perth's flexible workspace sector is primed for growth. Plus: Crestlink buys Cockatoo Island project; Property experts criticise govt agencies; State tightens Chevron turtle panel rules.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss how creativity and culture can sometimes come at a cost. Plus: Gerry Harvey backs Cott project; Automic sold for $725m; Indigenous business hits $3bn.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss WA's planned exit from coal power comes with many challenges and significant costs. Plus: NRW makes $200m acquisition; MinRes takes control of RDG; Port Hedland council fired, commissioners appointed.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA music festival organisers are adapting their business models in response to economic challenges. Plus: Austal founder Rothwell resigns; Coles plans $28m shopping centre; CBH locks union out of Kwinana.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why players within the rare earths sector are seeking stability. Plus: Austal profit rockets, Hanwha call looms; Unions to escalate CBH port strike; Govt carrot for $4bn power spend.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Rio Tinto boss Simon Trott's first week; Mineral Resources; Local governments in trouble; Reynolds v Higgins judgment; Michael Chaney and Wesfarmers; and major companies' annual results.

Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how four regional WA maltsters are doing their bit to reduce the reliance on global agribusinesses for WA craft brewers. Plus: MinRes slides to heavy $900m loss; Lynas raises +$800m, flags US uncertainty; Wesfarmers lifts profit, plans capital return.

Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Western Australia's ice cream industry. Plus: Trott makes sweeping leadership changes; EMCO wins $43m Rockingham SHS contract; Freight plan to strengthen supply chain.

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.