Business News - WA

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.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent agribusiness feature. Plus: Iluka's Eneabba spend nears $1b; No figure on hospital beds spend; BHP,CMRG impasse ends.

Elisha Newell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about ATOM Group, a business described as the Bunnings of the mining industry. Plus: Government fees waived for lithium producers; Ritz Carlton half stake sold for $88 million; and Karratha camp in $45m deal.

Mark Pownall speaks to Ella Loneragan about the recently-completed Perth Film Studios. Plus: Mid West energy project to cost $1b; $900 a day council 'monitor' extended; Cyclone, war dent Qube's profit.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about the new Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA president Digby Stretch. Also: Ruah gets $11m boost; ACCC to assess IAG, RAC merger; and Priddis buys Albany farm.

Mark Pownall, Nadia Budihardjo, Claire Tyrrell and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the Hancock-Wright judgement, major property deals, the fuel crisis and agribusiness woes.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the Wright and Hancock judgement. Plus: Cook thinks fuel restrictions are around the corner; Genesis adds $200m to coffers; and WAFarmers warning over Elders' retreat from WA.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about how an Aboriginal art organisation's work has been showcased globally. Plus: Hancock to pay iron ore royalties; $250m to underwrite new apartment builds; Duratec Ertech wins $281m HMAS Stirling works.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the recent North West edition of Business News magazine. Plus: State purchases four million litres of fuel for reserve; Norup + Wilson founder's August apartments approved; and Qantas put Sydney to Busselton on hold.

Gary Adshead speaks to Justin Fris about the Sandcastles Children's Hospice. Plus: 'Cover of war' claim on $1.5b; Nicola Forrest swoops on Freo Trades Hall; Abattoir owner to exit WA.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell about what goes into making Perth a 24-hour city. And the latest on Chris Ellison's Mosman Park mansion, claims of a Synergy data breach and Monadelphous' new contracts.

Mark Pownall, Sam Jones and Gary Adshead discuss the news of the week, including fuel movements; BHP industrial action; El Caballo Blanco's future; ECU's $72m purchase and more.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the 50 most powerful people in the state's North West. Plus: Feds ink deal with Ampol and Viva to secure supply; Home completions slip once again; and Main roads secure two Naval Base properties.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about how port investment plays a role in enabling economic growth in WA. Plus: Revealed: The Burk Fuel results that sparked a govt probe; Goldies shine on $1b coffers, firm fuel supply; Ten BP fuel carriers due to this month.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the severe driver shortage facing WAs trucking sector. Plus: Westview to progress Hatch steel mill; Scandal-plagued resort purchased; Gold miner says fuel won't stop halt production.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the planning industry. Plus PM stumps up $1bn in interest-free loans; UWA consider Karratha campus; and household confidence slips to Covid-10 levels.

Jack McGinn speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about Business News' recent most influential feature. Plus: Premier enacts emergency fuel powers; Billionaire buys The Guildford Hotel; Perenti appoints S32 exec to succeed Norwell.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about how port investment in WA can enable economic growth. Plus: Premier enacts emergency fuel powers; Billionaire buys The Guildford Hotel; Perenti appoints S32 exec to succeed Norwell.

Isabel Vieira and Mark Pownall discuss a restructure with WA's biggest wine maker Fogarty Wine Group. Plus: Taco Bell gets lifeline; AGL commits to $490m expansion; and Fuel excise relief to be slow.

Gary Adshead speaks with Justin Fris about efforts being made to quell WA's $200 million illicit drug trade. Plus: Excise cut as new fuel plan enacted; New mayors at troubled councils; Freight train pitch for North West.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how a Joondalup cafe is serving more than coffee to the local community. Plus: Woodside, Chevron hit as cyclone rages; Huppatz named WA health chief; Fuel suppliers get transparency ultimatum.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss what property developers are doing to make their properties greener. Plus: New penalties for fuel price gouging; Sirona's $70m Fremantle project approved; and Perth Film Studios secure first major production.

Claire Tyrrell talks to Ella Loneragan about how land developers are taking steps to find a balance between high demand and constrained supply. Plus: Govt gives East Perth school final green light; Macmahon secures $440m mine revival pipeline; AMA WA chief resigns.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss shadow AI and how it has impacted professional services firms in WA. Plus: Energy Minister's plea; Business confidence falls; and BGC class action update.

Ella Loneragan talks to Isabel Vieira about Grace Forrest's push to end global modern slavery. Plus: WA leads nation in international visitor rise; Miners want AI-powered approvals; St Barbara hedges diesel risk.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Isabel Vieira on the accomplished women who were recognised in the week of International Women's Day. And the latest on fuel prices, Banjo Bond's assets and the Porteous' estate sale.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss fuel furor , mining moves, property purchases and other big stories of the week.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer reflect on the 60th anniversary of iron ore exports out of WA. Plus: ACCC probe fuel majors; Alleged Picton attacker given bail reprieve; City to fight Smith's Beach resort.