Business News - WA

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss hurdles plaguing the Indigenous tourism sector. Plus Perth Airport's hotel a step closer; WA's mining attractiveness plummets; and a Pilbara council set to loan a developer $56m.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss a push to bring fashion manufacturing back onshore. Plus Woodside take operating control of Bass Strait assets; Trilogy Funds moves into WA with Butler acquisition; and a Rio Tinto to upgrade Wickham Village.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the career of Chevron Australia boss Balaji Krishnamurthy. Plus: Erben's $230 million Perth City Link project for approval; Fertiliser imports hit a high; and Albanese to fulfil his cheaper medicine pledge.

Mark Beyer and Koby Cooke discuss French giant Egis and its quest to expand in Australia. Plus: Beazley steps down amid health concerns; Martin family's Bunker Bay chalets delayed; and AUSTRAC ends NAB enforceable undertaking.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss hydrogen projects axed; Nedlands council; Pilbara workers' camp; transmission infrastructure; cattle imports; Gina Rinehart's West Perth office; Northern Star; and Neil Turner.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about his sit-down with Perth Bears' chief executive Anthony De Ceglie. Plus: Fortescue scraps two projects; Northern Star results; and a South Hedland camp approved.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about the state of Mineral Resources, as part of the Resources feature. Plus: Nedlands commissioners appointed; Chevron's decommissioning bill; and a car wash sale.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how government initiatives have spurred developer interest in social housing project. Plus: Northern Star faces traditional owner opposition over Hemi; Carnarvon to become Strike Energy's biggest shareholder; and the Subiaco site of Piccolo Trattoria sells for $2.3 million.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss updates on the ownership of The Joondalup Resort. Plus: South32 ramp up Worsley; Newspoll shows Libs' popularity continues to slide; and Tootsie Buckeridge purchases $5.5 Gidgegannup retreat.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Premier Roger Cook's appearance at an architecture lunch. Plus: St John WA redundancies; BHP's iron ore and potash developments; and Boom Logistics chief executive to depart.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Rio Tinto's new boss; Mid West green iron; New Dunsborough hotel; Construction costs and more.

Tom Zaunmayr and Justin Fris discuss how WAIS chief executive Matt Fulton and the institute's board are instigating positive change. Plus: Alcoa bauxite expansion delayed; Moran to lead MBA WA; Perth drives national baby bounce.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss recent trends within WA's corporate finance sector. Plus: Rio exports recover from Pilbara floods; Iron ore miner pivots to gold; 'Trott 'excited' for global challenge; Magellen seeks $15m.

Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss why critical supply chain black spots are leaving some of Australia's most important industries vulnerable. Plus: Trott named Rio Tinto CEO; Newmont seeks critical tailings tick; Ley: China 'not respectful' to Australia; Approval for Palmer Wines' $50m resort.

Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss recent gains and challenges within WA’s public art sector.  Plus: Ley stokes GST fears after leaked advice; Albanese, miners pitch green steel to China; Synergy to repay $2.3m.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss pressures felt by WA's major performing arts companies. Plus: Forrest seeks Chinese green iron synergy; WSP wins $22m Westport work; WA harvest could near 20Mt.

Mark Pownall and Sam Jones take a look at the news of the week, including the latest rates decision, Mineral Resources, Nedlands council, Saracen's Gnarabup development and BHP's fair work decision.

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Blasta Brewing's push for manufacturing growth. Plus: Cook calls out cynics over energy goal; Perth suburb up 37pc in house price growth; Holcim aims to triple Carlisle output.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA’s commercial building sector has experienced a shake-up in the past 12 months. Plus: Woodside, Hyundai ink LNG collaboration, framework; Outgoing Boral CEO Vik Bansal to join Orica; Wallis Drilling supplies new drill rigs under BHP deal.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the shortage of staff accommodation facilities in regional WA. Plus: MinRes to review Ellison exit plan; Morton named Harry Perkins chair; RBA leaves rates unchanged.

Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss the recent edition of the Business News North West magazine. Plus: Three councillors resign from City of Nedlands; Opposition takes aim at Saffioti over ‘pet projects’; Federal department approves $118m Gnarabup resort.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn take an in-depth look at the recent state budget. Plus: WA Newspapers scraps Freo Herald print job; Rivervale site set to sell for $14m; Tawarri project delay, costs up.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss major moves at companies including IGO, MinRes, Fortescue; Chevron's job cuts; Eileen Bond; Social housing; VGW; and Bunnings in Karratha.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the life and career of veteran crime fighter John McKechnie. Plus: Claims of a modern-day WA gold rush; Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob's curtain call; and tributes flow for Eileen Bond.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the digital gap between classrooms throughout WA. Plus: Miners push for faster project approvals; West Perth site sold for $4m; BHP charters ammonia ships.