Business News - WA

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss prescribed burns and the impact on some industries in WA. Plus: Woodside, Alcoa in domestic gas deal; Water Corp considers $1.3b spend to replace plant; and $22m North Fremantle apartments plan.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr talk about the recent Indigenous Business publication. Plus: City of South Perth's latest drama; Chis Ellison's successor; and National Storage deals in WA

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell on the success of architecture practice Hames Sharley. Plus: Regis Resources' gold project progress; PLS Group's Pilgangoora expansion; and a new Northbridge tavern plan.

Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Ella Loneragan discuss the latest on Pauline Hanson; industrial war in the Pilbara; tax changes; Summit Homes; Brookfield selling Multiplex; and construction costs.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the state government's aim to boost the connection between VET and university pathways in higher education. Plus: Brookfield sells Multiplex for $US650 million; Resource explorers out of CGT exemption; WA government's Perth Park project scrutinised.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the Asian engagement feature in the recent Business News magazine. Plus: Inpex settles Ichthys strike; King backs BHP workers; and $1b Gingin battery plan approved.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss today's RBA rates call. Plus Victor Goh set to sell North Freo block; Tattarang chief to take helm of Western Force; and $28 million Willagee retirement village approved.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Ella Loneragan about the latest on Perth Symphony Orchestra. Plus: Rinehart's billion-dollar SpaceX boost; Milestone for Alkimos desalination plant; and a $15m Kimberley farm sale.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the latest on BHP workers' strike in Port Hedland. Plus: Woodside blocks Inpex's Browse bid; US Navy heads to Henderson; and $38m Vic Park hotel plan.

Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira to discuss Pauline Hanson, Paul Papalia, Port Hedland industrial action, the King's Honours List, Native title consultants, Indigenous business, our Power 500 and a magazine preview.

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss international consultancy Gerard Daniels and the Perth-based firm's 40 years of operation. Plus: Aboriginal businesses to capture more water works; Southern Cross cut up to 300 jobs; and Strike Energy near completion at South Erregulla.

Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about WA's present rollout of renewable energy projects. Plus: Papalia's political retirement raised again; IGO shares slide after fire at processing plant; Vic Park build clears planning hurdle.

Ella Loneragan and Jack McGinn discuss Holyoake and its chief executive Ben Smith. Plus: One of WA's oldest pubs to get makeover; State opposition would overturn uranium ban; and Georgiou Group selected for $67m Bentley project.

Gary Adshead speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the energy transition challenges faced by Amber-Jade Sanderson. Plus: 'Open mind on One Nation': Zempilas; Judge calls wharfie time in MinRes battle; Rinehart sells Dalkeith block for $9.4m.

Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera unpack some of WA's biggest corporate U-turns in the wake of Allbirds' AI pivot. Plus: Civmec's order book boost; PLS' plant opening and a Perth mansion sale.

Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan to discuss BHP's $160m investment; Northern Star; Browse; GenusPlus; the West Coast Eagles; federal tax changes; Ampol; Innovaero; property news; and the latest house prices.

Jack McGinn speaks to Ella Loneragan about the state's biggest Indigenous businesses and their growth. Plus: BHP's $160m boost to Port Hedland; WA's economic growth; and Education Minister dodges university merger talks.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Red Invest Capital Holdings' rapid growth. Plus: Chevron 'frustrated' by LNG rule changes; Alcoa bauxite mining exemption review; DXN deal could pave way for US$200m data centre sales.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss build to rent developments. Plus: BP to sell down 5pc of Browse, Fortescue cleared of creating Yindjibarndi fued; and $32 million affordable housing development plan submitted.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Isabel Vieira about why seven of WA's largest aged care providers are uniting to provide quality care and services. Plus: WA businesses angered by CGT changes; Broome roadhouse sells for $10m; Appeals pile on in iron ore battle.

Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones, and Claire Tyrrell to discuss leadership, emissions, tax concerns in the mining lobby; defence developments; start-up news; and major property deals.

Ella Loneragan and Isabel Vieira discuss the under-representation of female leaders in public companies. Plus: Shell chases Woodside, Paladin for decommissioning costs; State to prop up Bethesda's move into Mount Hospital; and Federal Govenrment sues 3M over PFAS.

Claire Tyrrell talks to Ella Loneragan about how architects are adapting work-wise amid ongoing challenges across the world. Plus: Premier lashes Deloitte report on WA's net-zero; Travel allowances fight ends with backflip; Rinehart backs McWilliam's Southern Cross bid.

Ella Loneragan runs through the latest on Cook's defence plan, a City of Perth backflip and Andrew Forrest's Cottesloe project.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about variables within Fortescue's pursuit of a real-zero agenda. Plus: Gaines to exit Fortescue; One Nation rise prompts discussions; Thomson Geer rebrands, launches spin-out firm.

Claire Tyrrell speaks with Ella Loneragan about the next chapter for Co3 Contemporary Dance. Plus: Gina Rinehart's Arafura boost; Kilbane's shock exit and Galleria's revamp.

Mark Pownall is joined by Tom Zaunmayr, Ella Loneragan and Sam Jones to discuss fracking in the Kimberley, the City of Perth's dramas, a failed solar project, MinRes' lithium revival, Victor Goh's legal dramas, the OBH development pushed out again, Sorrento Beach project, data centres, and startups hit by the budget.

Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Emyria, a Perth-based company put in a strong position after a recent US executive decision. Plus: City of Perth hires law firm to investigate suspended CEO; the latest unemployment rates; and Madeleine King slaps down One Nation gas policy.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the recent Business News lawyers feature. Plus: Perth Council's 'simply unbelievable' move; Senior WA CFMEU orgnaiser banned from site; and Westbridge Funds Management acquires two propertiers to pass $1bn.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss leadership changes at architectural firm TRCB. Plus: $320 million OBH redevelopment seeks extension; Supreme Court foreshadows contempt charge against Goh-linked company; and MinRes to restart Bald Hill lithium production.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a new initiative intending to attract more international performing artists to WA. Plus: Genus makes $400m QLD gas buy; Green light for $38m affordable housing; Treasurer hits NTU with another divestment mandate.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the state of major projects in South Perth, as development times ramp up. Plus: MinRes' Chris Ellison ups wealth to $2 billion; Perth Park racetrack project progresses; and Kailis Group flags Sorrento restaurants.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Ella Loneragan, Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn to discuss the Federal budget, a huge native title win, Exmouth tourism project, a big CBD sale, industrial land, live export, and more.

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the recent court judgment on Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation's action against Fortescue and the state government. Plus: P&N Bank in new merger plan; Boffins Books to close after 37 years; and Forrest family's Ningaloo resort approved.

Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the growth of mining's value over the past decade. Plus: WA Treasurer responds to federal budget; New laws to boost building commissioner's powers; and $79.4 million CBD tower sale.

Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss MLG Oz founder Murray Leahy's board transition. Plus: Fortescue ordered to pay $150m to Yindjibarndi people; Canvas provider says hacked data now safe; Primewest founder to purchase $4m Injidup surf shack.

Elisha Newell talks to Nadia Budihardjo about Mark Norwell's tenure at Perenti. Plus: Poynton, Stokes out at Strike; Busselton tourism assets at play; Rita Saffioti says she has moved on.

Jack McGinn speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the history of Albany's port. Plus: Saffioti's post-budget event; Realside's $48 million deal and Synergy's board review.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss The McKell Institutes' foray into WA. Plus: Budget brings fuel handout; Decision due on Fortescue and Yindjibarndi; $335 million solar farm approved.

Ella Loneragan talks to Nadia Budihardjo about Business News' recent distilleries feature. Plus: New funding pool for housing; Scope Systems in cyber incident; Bluescope puts NeoSmelt to EPA.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the growth of Perth's large format retail sector. Plus: Cash rate rebounds to pandemic levels; Wesfarmers, Built Living enter JV; and Hancock reveals $850m gas plant.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA diving-turned-robotics company Dredge Robotics. Plus: State moves toend no-grounds evictions; $40m Bunnings for Dalyellup; and Red Gully flag Gingin battery system.

Claire Tyrrell speaks with Ella Loneragan about a charity preparing to open WA's first school for traumatised youth. Plus: Perth's home values; Woodside's new boss; and Sirona's $508m project.

Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss the big events of the week in WA business and politics, spanning gas tax speculation, renewable energy, lithium's contradictions, Perth house prices, and more.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Wall Street executive's move to buy an iconic Fremantle site. Plus: City of Perth complaints pile-up; WA's rents continue to rocket; and a warning on Australia's green iron ambitions.

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent business of sport feature. Plus: Prime minister needs a 'dance partner'; Diesel divides goldies in Q3; Panel approves $22m Woolies build.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how some gold producers are using nickel infrastructure. Plus: Cook floats 'seven cities' plan; Gas giants rally against proposed tax; and Singaporean trust buys Hedland property.

Mark Pownall, Jack McGinn, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss Woodside's AGM, BHP-China impasse ending, exploration costs reprieve, Fortescue's green power play and more.

Jack McGinn speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a recent court ruling and what that means for freedom of information requests. And the latest on the gas tax parliamentary inquiry, Fortescue's $950m green energy project and Artrage's leadership change.

Mark Beyer speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about rare commercial success for medical researchers in WA from royalties over locally produced drugs. Plus: Update on fuel security; Woodside AGM; and Hancock's $200m donation to veterans.