Business News - WA

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.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Perth's new city architect's mission to communicate the value of design. Plus; more strike action at BHP's Port Hedland operation; Fortescue's iron ore spoils and WA on track for another record crop.

Mark Pownall is joined by Business News reporters to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this edition they discuss oil refining, desalination, Northern Star, strike actions, data centres, Golden Sedayu, and the latest in Greg Poland's defamation action.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the fact only a handful of the 100 projects submitted through the state's market-led proposal pathway have succeeded. Plus: Gingin become the latest shire to have a monitor appointed; $350 million agribusiness precinct plan floated; and Perth developer eyes Exmouth Marina play.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how stalled projects and a shortage of accommodation is testing WA's tourism ambitions. Plus: Rio buoyant on copper riches; MinRes beats iron ore, lithium targets; Fence height capped at Goyders' $17m house.

Jack McGinn an d Sam Jones discuss calls by a WA skilled migration expert. Plus: Stax liquidators estimate $24m liabilites; New oil refinery would still import crude; and Regis Age Care submit $50m Shenton Park plan.

Sam Jones speaks with Jack McGinn about a decision for no full investigation into Qantas' recent data breach. Plus: Yindjibarndi to buy $1.1b desal plant; Delay for $22m Tsunami site project; Pilbara Ports award $37m road contract.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss a Pilbara council's use of a futurist and AI to develop its future plan. Plus: State moves forward with overriding concils on planning; New Perth Glory chief appointed; and $55 million abbattoir expansion approved.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This week, the discussion includes Pauline Hanson, Labor's industrial court, uranium, Andrew Forrest's tungsten move, Wesfarmers, St Martins redevelopment, Vivien Yap, Greg Poland, Woodside and Aspermont.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Mark Beyer about DevelopmentWA's residential land developments in the Pilbara. Plus: Woodside's Browse revisit; Lancelin's erosion fight in Perth; and AQWA's $13m extension.

Sam Jones speaks with Isabel Vieira about Business News' recent resources feature. Plus: One Nation energy policies in premier's sights; Panel approves $240m St Martins revamp; Wesfarmers, SQM approve $1.4b Mt Holland lithium expansion.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the revamp of multiple heritage properties in Fremantle. Plus: Pauline didn't know about candidate's drug history; Indigenous airline launched; and Nedlands finds new chief.

Mark Beyer speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about why ASX-listed contractors have undertaken a flurry of acquisitions over the past year. Plus: Forrest buys $190m stake in tungsten producer; Fenix gains new mine approval; Lilleyman, Norwell join Zenith Energy board.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about the McGovern Foundation, a charity established by former West Coast Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern and his dad Andrew. Plus: Fortescue confident on green power plan; Union strikes at BHP Port Hedland hub; and Lester Group in $50m industrial sell-off.

This week Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Jack McGinn, Isabel Vieira, Sam Jones and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics - including Vault Minerals, transition challenges, lithium and rare earths, Betts and Stax, IR disputes, Bill Gates' interest in NW data centres, Gloucester Park and more.

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the mining companies leading the renewables push in the Goldfields. Plus: Woodside claim more people involved in gas stunt; Hesperia's Kewdale logistics hub approved; and BHP workers strike at Port Hedland.

Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss the bi-annual corporate finance feature. Plus; Diesel prices hit Rio's costs; Zempilas confirms One Nations preferences; and Albanese to lead Australia's AI response.

Gary Adshead and Sam Jones discuss leaked government documents revealing how much taxpayer money has been spent on attracting major events to WA. Plus: Chalmers freezes China-linked shareholders' rights; Perth council back $240 million development; and Pilbara unions confirm strike will happen after negotiation failure.

Gary Adshead and Sam Jones discuss the recent moves in Premier Roger Cook's cabinet. Plus: Regis out of Vault race; Ministry reshuffle; and Gloucester Park plan update.

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn talk about Forrestania Resources and its growth over the past year. Plus: Premier reveals new cabinet ministry; National food distributor in cyber attack; and Peet confirms Ingenia discussions.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Sam Jones and Claire Tyrrell to discuss the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including a cabinet reshuffle and a byelection, uni mergers, Pilbara IR, Telstra's outage, cyber attacks, building stats, Cultural Centre blowout, Vic Park, Vasse and Yallingup.

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the growth of Kalgoorlie company Topdrill. Plus: WA Labor reveals by-election candidate; Delays and cost blowouts for Perth Cultural Centre; and Woodside revives civil action against activists.

Mark Beyer speaks to Sam Jones about the growth of in-house construction divisions. Plus: BHP workers to strike at Port Hedland; Cockatoo Island Mining in administration; and Sevens Group buys Victoria Park land.

Mark Beyer and Sam Jones discuss a partnership between Wesfarmers and Built. Plus: $1 billion solar farm and battery approved; Wayfinder's $11.5m expansion green lit; and Brightwater take Ramsay's Attadale hospital.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the impact of workforce migration agreements on regional WA. Plus: Papalia's exit from politics; Genesis' $5.6b Vault Minerals offer; and college founder's house buy.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Old Court House's 190th anniversary and the potential for heritage buildings to be reused. Plus: BHP workers endorse agreement; Tony Buti visits SA ahead of potential merger call; and Main Roads buy Naval Base lot.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including events funding, Colin Barnett's memoir, Alcoa's buying Worsley, the Eagles IP game, Bill Beament, onshore gas, the Chellingworth site, houses prices and much much more.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the $81m Kwinana wastewater plant. Plus Hancock revives helipad plans; Tourism WA managing director leaves; and Northern Star announces new leaders.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about her feature diving into the speculation surrounding a WA university merger. Plus: Alcoa in $8b South32 deal; Lamont's to open in Nedlands; and WA's arts event spend revealed.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss angst among wine producers with impending container-for-change amendments. Plus: Leaked documents reveal state government's sport spend; Panel approves amendments to Mount Hawthorn project; and Euroz Hartleys shakes hands with Bank of Montreal.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a new office building project aiming to bring arts organisations into the city. Plus: EPA's decision on Rinehart's gas plant; RPH's construction costs; and Westbridge's $10m Busselton buy.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the rehabilitation efforts at Thevenard Island, and how it fits into a $60 billion decommissioning pipeline. Plus: BHP appoints ex-nickel boss for North American division; West Coast Eagles in a trademark bid; and a Claremont property deal.

Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell to talk WA business and politics, including the latest on the state Liberal party, bird flu impact, Water Corp's Shenton Park plans, Rio Tinto's CBD move, apartments at Hillarys, Satterley's annual results and much more.

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo talk about Indigenous art centres across the state. Plus: Nedlands MP quits Liberal Party WA; MinRes mothballs garnet mine; and Primewest co-founder-linked company buys warehouse.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the state's largest philanthropic foundations. Plus: Hancock's new Ben Roberts-Smith property; Tasmea's $75m acquisition; and a $240m Hillarys apartment plan moves forward.

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.