Business News - WA

Mark Pownall talks to Elisha Newell about how Wesbeam has overcome significant challenges. Plus: Woodside profit falls as CEO wait continues; Merger execution behind Howard's SWM-SCA exit; Monadelphous ups guidance on 1H results.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss Genus' power up. Plus: Austal delivers bumper result despite US mistake; Legislation to stop alleged offenders driving; Murdoch chancellor appointed South Perth monitor.

Claire Tyrrell talks to Nadia Budihardjo about why Perth's student accomodation sector shares some similarities with Adelaide. Plus: MinRes banks 'strongest' half-year result; Austal awarded $4b defence contract; Department office move scrapped.

Sam Jones, Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Claire Tyrrell discuss the dim sum scandal; a $900k government severance package; ECU Mount Lawley's future and other major news of the week.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state government's demersal fishing ban. Plus: Rio Tinto sound warning on emissions targets; PLS revive mothballed lithium plant; and Singaporean developer revives Scarborough plan.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about positives for landlords within Perth's office market. Plus: Alcoa to pay $55m enforceable undertaking; City policy limits councillor's email; SGH lobs increased $15b bid for Bluescope Steel.

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Sam Jones about why a Gnowangerup family's investment in export infrastructure is getting attention. Plus: Red metal tops iron ore at BHP; Mt Lawley campus set for development; Brownes strong despite 'limbo' from stalled sale.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about Jacquie Chan's past decade in Perth's restaurant business. Plus: EPA backs new Hancock mine; Woolworths hits snag in Scarborough build; Genesis swoops in $639m Magnetic deal.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss updates to major south west property developments. Plus: Accused Picton killer's 'unreasonable' claim; Ley out, Taylor in for Libs; Broadacre farms hit bumper crop record.

Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Isabel Vieira discuss Albemarle's Kemerton shut down;, Liberal Party leadership shake up, WA's IPO landscape and major property deals.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss recent moves from the Perth Mint. Plus Sussan Ley's position on the line; Albermarle mothball Kemerton; and Former Joondalup Mayor to oversee Nedlands.

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Nadia Budihardjo about how new players within the state's brewery sector are finding unique ways to build a viable business. Plus: Evolution posts bumper profit, dividend payout; Multiplex likely to build West Karrinyup; Ashes, weak ads hit SWM's result.

Jayde Andrews and Ella Loneragan discuss Smith Sculptors and their works around the Perth CBD. Smiths Beach resort approved; PLS Group sign offtake with Chinese manufacturer; and Committee for Perth appoints new chair.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about the Bass family becoming a significant player in several key fishing sectors. Plus: Bhagwan Marine flags $130m deal; CBH's harvest records; and $9m Jolimont site sale.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about Subiaco architecture firm MJA Studio. Plus: Rio Tinto, Glencore axe merger; WA govt creates Productivity Commission; and a $200m Henderson hub proposal.

Sam Jones, Sean Cowan and Claire Tyrrell discuss RBA's rates decision; Bronwyn Barnes; Laurence Escalante; defence sites for sale; and major property news of the week.

Gary Adshead and Justin Fris discuss a plan to advance the conservative playbook. Plus; Australia Day incident declared an act of terror; State to inject $230m into schools; and Bunnings wins landmark facial recognition appeal.

Isabel Vieira and Elisha Newell discuss Business News' recent corporate finance feature. Plus: CBD skyscraper to become hotel; East Freo, Karrakatta defence sites for sale; Perdaman progresses Pilbara power project.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss warnings over the use of drones in cyber incidents. Plus: RBA pulls the trigger on rates; DevelopWise gets greenlight for apartments; and Qantas to divest Jetstar Japan.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Alan Duncan's push for solidifying the future of a Bentley-based research centre. Plus: Hancock donates near $900k to Advance; Qoria moot US takeover; Imdex swoops in $30m tech deal.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about Midland Brick's work in the community. And the latest on the fuel tax credits debate, Nine's big deals and a St George's Terrace sale.

Mark Pownall, Nadia Budihardjo, and Claire Tyrrell discuss the surging gold price; lithium stocks; a failed $30b merger; major property deals; and a preview of the upcoming Business News magazine.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the growing trend of developers including co-living dwellings in their projects. Plus: P&N, Southern call off merger; Retail centre in $53m sale; and Galati Group plans new store.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss Aaron Morey's new role as chief executive of the CME. Plus: Chinese shareholder targets Northern Minerals chair; Woodside hits record as CEO call looms; Greatland's revenue climbs despite sales dip.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Westview Group, and its plans to build a major steel mill. Plus AQWA set for $13m expansion; European Lithium enters titanium; and Bunnings site sold for $19.5m.

Sam Jones speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about US president Donald Trump's recent comments that caused a stir in the cybersecurity community. Plus: Tim Picton's memorial service; Esperance port; and City Beach project changes.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the news of the week, including the City of Perth; property developments; the gold price; Pilbara water; and more.

Gary Adshead and Sam Jones discuss dysfunction in the Perth City council. Plus: Singaporean hotel group's CBD towers approved; Torre to spend six year behind bars; and Perth Mint struggling to fulfil silver demand.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about how Michael Barnes will lead WA's GST defence campaign. Plus: State to extend Griffin Coal subsidies; Rio wraps up 2025 with ore record; Rare earth prices offset Lynas' output decline.

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Tony Galati's apple ambitions. Plus BHP share dip after cost blowout; Victor Goh's hotel given a hurry up; ADC plan pivot for Perth Girls School.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Henderson-based company, First Graphene. Plus: Keysbrook mineral sands mine expansion tick; Perth house prices pass $1m; Tate Wine founder's asset sale.

Claire Tyrrell speaks with Ella Loneragan on the global expansion of Culture Counts. And the latest on Fortescue's Pilbara wind farm, CBA and Bankwest, and Blackburne's Ocean View plans.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the City of Perth monitor; hospital projects; the Forrests' ventures; WA's fishing ban; the Carcione family; Cargill's $500m plant; and more.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss employee wellness company Sonder. Plus BHP and Rio look to work together; Woodside inks extra LNG export deal; and Multiplex appointed for St John of God Subiaco upgrade.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how the Wandel family's independent grain export business is thinking big. Plus: SKS Group flags $45m Crawley build; 'Monitor' to oversee fractious city council; Contractors named for hospital projects.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss transport orientated design. Cook forced to defend inaction on vapes; US ag giant plans $500m Kwinana plant; and $21m committed to Swanbourne children's hospice.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss how Michael Breckler is delivering on a strategic shift for retail outlet Betts. Plus: Ban spurs demand for Kiwi snapper; Prime Minister targets hate speech, guns; Forrests scale back Exmouth resort.

The latest on Rio Tinto and Glencore merger talks; BP's green energy move; and Kwinana emerging as a hydrogen research hub. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume on January 12.

Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss the SWM and Southern Cross merger; SGH's Bluescope bid; Rio, Glencore talks; Hancock's moves in gas; gold prices; fishing bans; international events; and the latest in property this week.

The latest on the Bondi attack royal commission; Perth Mint's December results; and Locus' Hillarys project. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume on January 12.

The latest on Hancock's $850m move for gas assets; Greatland, Regis coffers near $1bn; Seven West-Southern Cross deal finalised. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume from January 12.

Sam Jones has the latest on the campaign to overturn federal electoral funding laws; Arena's Wildcats acquisition; and Erben's $10m property buy. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume from January 12.

Welcome back to At Close of Business for the first time in 2026. Plus: Beef businesses brace for tariff impact; Perth leads national house price growth; Sculpture by the Sea secures state government funding after axing. The interview component within the At Close of Business podcast will resume from January 12.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the challenges industrial operators face at the outer fringes of WA's main electric network. Plus: Contract for electric ferries awarded; AEMO projects gas supply to deplete; and RM Capital fined.

Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss Woodside boss Meg O'Neill's move to BP, the biggest mining deals. commercial property transactions and agricultural deals of 2025.

Tom Zaunmayr and Ella Loneragan discuss WA's grains industry. Plus State Government tips $435m into housing; Meg O'Neill resigns; and new CCIWA economist named.

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss WA family business dynasties. Plus: Westgold to divest Mt Henry for $64m; Cambridge revokes developer policy; Perth industrial vacancy remains lowest in nation.

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss some prominent multigenerational family businesses in Perth. Plus the latest on Linda Reynold's bankruptcy case, Rio Tinto's Rhodes Ridge project and a Bayswater warehouse sale.

Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why the Koolyanobbing mine is living up to its 1947 billing as holding an almost inexhaustible deposit. Plus: CBH posts $5.8bn revenue, profit jump; Fortescue makes $152m copper play; Sirona reveals plans to bring more student beds to Perth.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss West Tech Fest. Plus Hanwha's bid to double ownership approved; Reynolds bankrupts Higgins; and Lifeline chief will depart after a decade.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss energy asset developments, Hanwha's FIRB approval, Tronox's rare earths win, law firm split, and more.