Business News - WA

Ella Loneragan speaks to Jack McGinn about the State's charitable sector. Plus: Bombshell report into polluted sites; Brits green light Wheatbelt wind farm; State's surplus hits $4.2b.

Tom Zaunmayr and Justin Fris discuss a community at the coalface of the wind turbine debate. Plus: Rates reach 15-year high; State to support restart of Cardup brick kiln; and Crothers wins $48m new primary school contract.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrell and Isabel Vieira to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this edition they look at the Perth city council, biggest builders in WA, Satterley management changes, Equus ownership, Oxford Hotel, Innovaero, state funds Cliff Head and, of course, a brief word about the Dockers.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss the business aspects and benefits behind Saturday's AFL Grand Final between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions. Plus: Satterley appoints Ben Rosser, restructures; Higher interest rates needed, say top economists; Freo final to help revive country pub.

Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about health fund HIF and its focus on WA. Plus: Unemployment rate statistics; Indigenous pay gap report; and Satterley's Harvey Norman development.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about how WA's small business sector is navigating a series of challenges. Plus: City council sacks CEO Michelle Reynolds; ACCC blocks IAG-RAC deal, again; $130m Scarborough project approved.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Perth drone manufacturer Innovaero's ASX debut. Plus: Grand Final windfall revealed; Place Developments buys Oxford Hotel; and Busselton to get new water treatment plant.

Jack McGinn speaks to Ella Loneragan about a move to trademark the name of WA sport's biggest rivalry. Plus: Peet bidder Ingenia rejects updated bid; Indigenous company register shut down; Australia's economy to double as growth slows.

Gary Adshead and Nadia Budihardjo discuss some ideas that came out of a recent local government convention. Plus: Saffioti on GST; $240m BESS plan; and Fortescue's electric racing.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn, Ella Loneragan and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This edition looks at local government and state political issues, Perth Mint and the gold sector, the brick shortage, events, a Geraldton refinery plan and immigration restrictions.

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Sam Jones speaks to Ella Loneragan about why a collision course is looming over waste laws and long-term radioactive storage. Plus: Fuel crisis powers until 2027; 'Shocked'; Saffioti on brick shortage update; Emerald secures US$400m M&A war chest.

Justin Fris speaks to Mark Beyer about the arrival of Perth Glory Football Club's new CEO Ben Leaver. Plus: Unions reject latest BHP Hedland pay offer; Day one for sockless One Nation MP; Beazley says problems at city council are clear.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about why Indigenous business-based acquisitions are on the rise in WA. Plus: Cutifani leaves Woodside for Northern Star; House brick shortage biting; PolarBlue to exit WA for $1.5b Tasmanian facility.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Howard Park Wines' 40th anniversary. Plus: The Royal Hotel in administration; $40m to sheep industry; and Margaret River Open Studios in 13th year.

Mark Pownall is joined by Sam Jones, Tom Zaunmayr, Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This episode looks at the defence sector, Pilbara mining deals, gas reservations and Northern Star.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss strategic moves in Perth's retail spaces. Plus: WA producers could have 'zero' obligations under gas policy; Adminstrators launch Pilot Energy sale; and Old McGowan letter airs Alcoa concern.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why WA's retail property sector is benefiting from multiple factors. Plus: WA critical to AUKUS, says UK envoy; Austal USA receives $1.9b counter-takeover bid; Litis sells Queen Street asset.

Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about a long-term technology partnership that is considered to be key to Lotterywest's business. Plus: Rio strikes Ngarlawangga deal; Premier updates on defence bids; and WA providers respond to aged care funding decision.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why inflationary pressure has started to impact the gold sector. Plus: Cook backs Labor to deliver Karnup station; Ryan Stokes takes control of SCA; Ingenia rejects $2b takeover bid.

Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss UON's move from remote mine sites to regional public infrastructure. Plus: WA wealth management firms merge; New WA president at AIA; and Perth shopping centre's $6m upgrade.

Isabel Vieira speaks to Claire Tyrrell, Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss industry's calls for more expertise philanthropy. Plus: Beacon Minerals project manager sentenced for insider trading; Banks prepare for wave of mortgage issues; and Murdoch University to backpay $5m to staff.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the risks and rewards of private credit within the property sector. Plus: ASIC concludes MinRes, Ellison investigation; Liberal challenge after by-election; Liontown buys into Argentinian project.

Sam Jones and Gary Adshead discuss the task ahead for Small Business Development Corporation commissioner Saj Abdoolakhan. Plus: Hancock hub to take Strike's gas; Bruce Rock to expand factory; and Ex-Eagle denies duty in liquidated company.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the trends in paper-based and digital wedding invitations amid increased costs and a rise of AI design software. Plus: MinRes' rates reimbursements; $700m Kwinana Freeway contract; and Oceania's St Georges Terrace asset revamp.

Isabel Vieira speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn, Sam Jones and Jayde Andrews about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

Isabel Vieira speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn, Sam Jones and Jayde Andrews about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

Isabel Vieira and Sam Jones discuss a spate of lithium mine restarts and expansions. Plus; Mineral Resources targeting overseas growth; Ocean Beach Hotel developments and shipbuilder Austal's major hiring spree.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Business News' recent power and energy feature. Plus: Lynas profit surges on record prices; Sale of Rottnest ferry service scrapped; Forrest's $10.5m Cottesloe housing plan approved.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Parkerville Children and Youth Care's new Grove School. Plus: Zempilas blames Forrest's stalled Carillon for lack of CBD vibrancy; Woodside scraps renewables target; and Sanderson reveals more Western Power accusations.

Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why experts have flagged subsea cables as one of Australia's biggest vulnerabilities. Plus: PM insists 'no change to GST deal'; Brownes dairy back on the market; 'Defence to growth': PLS returns to the black.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrell, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira about news and politics of the week

Ella Loneragan and Jack McGinn discuss the Royal Australian Air Force Association of WA and its near-100-year history. Plus: Multiplex wins national gong for ECU campus; ADC sells $16.8m office building; and Origin confirm bank details taken in hack.

Jack McGinn and Ella Loneragan discuss the balancing act that's key to advocacy work. Plus: Drama in WA parliament as MP suspended; Jurys in $55m Pingrup farm sale; and Medallion gets cash to push to production.

Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent communications and cyber feature. Plus: Hancock's $850m Belisama gas project approved; Green light for $28m Cockburn shopping centre; WA Health slammed over $1b payments.

Justin Fris speaks to Sam Jones about how WA may miss out on benefits from the federal government's recent uranium export deal with India. Plus: Liberal leaders to talk GST; Unions lambast latest BHP offer to end strikes; BCI to build sulphate pilot plant.

Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about how data breaches can cause issues for organisations. Plus: Secret Harbour by-election begins; Develop awards $275m processing plant contract; WA Kaolin tumbles into administration.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a company looking to branch out into building nuclear-capable professional emergency response teams. Plus: Productivity Commission's GST findings; Equus and Alcoa's deal; and two $11m Cottesloe home sales.

Mark Pownall is joined by Isabel Vieira, Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this edition, they discuss Northern Star, Michael Fotios, South West dairies, Laurence Escalante, Post Newspapers, Hesperia, Lend Lease and Shenton Quarter.

Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss new developments at the Blue Room Theatre. Plus: Northern Star board addition; Pentagon's top policy official praises WA; and $94m West Leederville apartments approved.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state of the apartment market in Perth. Plus: Strike threat at South32's Worsley; Lancelin rock wall plan; and Hesperia buys Woolworths centre for $268 million.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the succession plan at interior design firm MKDC. Plus: RBA holds cash rate; Hanwha launches $1.7 billion Austal USA bid; and Stokes' SGH reveals $993 million investment.

City of Perth update reveals some councillors resist change; BHP, unions back to bargaining table and Lendlease sells half stake in Lakeside Joondalup to Cbus Property in a $1.3 billion deal. Plus, Gary Adshead and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a wide ranging interview with Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss gold miner Regis Resources' plans after a thwarted merger with Vault. Plus: MinRes in SAT stoush with Shire; Post Newspapers expand coverage; and Woodside to sell off Calypso stake.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Isabel Vieira, Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including the byelection campaign, the under-treasurer's move, Glencore, Amanda Lacaze, investment banking, Mid West business and Diggers & Dealers.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the recent developments in the state's gold sector. Plus: Broome strike action escalates; Migration law changes; and Satterley buys Busselton project.

Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent insolvencies in the retail sector. Plus: WA under treasurer exits; Westgold's $22m investment; and $70m Woodlands centre approved.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about developers' appetite for government land in the western suburbs. Plus: BHP, unions dispute continues; Hawaiian appoints new CEO; and $80m Costco plan approved.

Isabel Vieira speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about the next generation of family leadership at historic Perth jewellery house Linneys. Plus: Premier questioned about Secret Harbour; Joe Hockey opens Diggers & Dealers; and $16.6m South Perth development.