Business News - WA

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.

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.