Business News - WA

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the upcoming federal election; City of Perth; Colin Barnett; property developments; Woodside; the auditor-general; Mineral Resources; wind farms; a preview of the next Business News magazine; and more.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss key issues within Western Australia's resources sector. Plus: Albany iron ore mine still on the cards; Sirona's $120m South Perth plan approved; Perth home values continue to climb; Former Forrest lawyer launches Chord Advisory.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why a new type of artificial intelligence is generating a buzz in the global tech sector. Plus: Regis made to wait on Plibersek decision review; IGO strained by 'underperforming' Kwinana refinery; Cedar Woods lifts profit guidance; CPI falls within RBA target range.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss lessons Australia could learn from the US shipbuilding industry. Plus MinRes eyes new chair and directors; Colin Barnett sounds off on strategic minerals reserve; and Woodside Energy make a $27 billion decision.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss why some property leaders are calling for a reduction in red tape, in relation to development of Perth CBD-based assets. Plus: Perseus hits go on $820m goldmine; US-China trade war presents challenges, Lynas says; WA in economic hat-trick: CommSec.

Koby Cooke and Isabel Viera discuss movements within the gold sector. Plus: Sheep export ban draws protestors as candidate moot; Lean Chalice keeps spending low; Byford childcare sold for $5.5m.

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss trends and revenue streams for sporting businesses in Western Australia. Plus: Another MinRes director resigns; Dutton pledges $21bn defence spending boost; Paladin production up 17pc at Langer Heinrich.

Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss Federal Labor’s election pledge to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle income earners. Plus: Brownes Dairy put up for sale; 'No Easter egg' for Perth Basin gas JV; Borshoff laments 'broken' uranium market.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss business success stories within WA's North West. Plus: Australia 'not ready' for IR reform: Taylor; Perth's rental vacancy returning to normal; Woodside inks Uniper LNG deal; Hancock lodges $250m office plan.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week's news, including the Federal election campaign; Mineral Resources' resignations; VGW's regulatory scrap; and Hancock's $250m office plan.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's honey industry. Plus: Cyclonic impact weighs on Rio; Two MinRes directors resign; EPA recommends Gorgon panel overhaul.

Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss a new community movement to address WA’s escalating poverty problem. Plus MinRes' latest mine won't be assessed by EPA; Scentre Group get approval for $38m apartment plan; and Trump hints pharma and semiconductor tariffs are coming.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss insights into the urban planning of Copenhagen in Denmark.  Plus: Gold Road to wave through $5bn De Grey deal; Bellevue raises $156m, scraps 5yr plan; Chevron generates $8bn WA profit; Medical centre sold for $3m.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss former NT chief minister Michael Gunner’s new role with KPMG.  Plus: Dutton takes aim at at red tape; Boost for WA's rare earth sector; Griffin staff paid to stay the course.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss tariffs and what it means for the markets, Andrew Forrest, an update on the Federal election, Infinite Green Energy and more.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss gender diversity in ASX boardrooms. Plus Dutton's unveils two new investment funds; Fremantle approves Wool Stores redevelopment; and Twiggy highlights threats facing the Pilbara.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss WA’s most influential people.  Plus: Global Lithium to revise Canmax supply deal; Construction courses in $58m boost; Biotech underwriter fails to deliver; SafeStyle buys into Leedy.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss the issues affecting Perth’s developers and industrial market. Plus: Saffioti on a Metronet defensive; Federal Labor pledges Erindale-Reid funding; InterGrain to build $38m HQ.

Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss how the Malka Foundation is extending the boundaries of enterprising education. Plus: Woodside strikes $9.3bn Louisiana deal; Cushman & Wakefield reveals WA restructure; Lotterywest grants $420k for NFP leaders.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs’ impact on global markets; the federal election campaign; another residential builder going bust; Newmont; Perth’s house prices; Mineral Resources and Chris Ellison; public sector reforms; and Malcolm McCusker.

Koby Cooke and Sam Jones discuss the health industry’s lagging cyber resilience.  Plus: New faces in WA shadow cabinet; Hulett caught out in citizenship palaver; RIA awards $27m contract.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US. Plus: Coalition pitches boost for junior miners; Fallout from US tariffs; Woodside's US project in review.

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent trends and news within WA's ports and transport sectors. Plus: Malcolm McCusker to lead probe into the handling of the 2025 state election; Applications for gold prospecting licences on the rise in WA; Aspen Group enters agreement to acquire Australind-based asset.

Koby Cooke and Nadia Budihardjo discuss former Fortescue executive Linda O'Farrell's career pivot. Plus: Gold giant shapes WA power market; Aspen Group's $12 million Ravenswood purchase; Gold price climbs above $5000/oz overnight; Brownes Dairy's parent company records profit and revenue increases.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss a Perth film studio's foray into virtual reality documentary making. Plus Albanese $200 million to St John Midland; Perth sports calendar gets a boost; and Sandra Brewer named new shadow treasurer.