Business News - WA

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the unique life of events guru, David Green. Plus: Traditional Owners put forward Koolan Island tourist plan; Indoor cricket centre sold for $3.2 million; Labor unveils new candidate for Forrest federal electorate.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week that was, including the federal budget and the upcoming election; Resource unions, Goldfields push for Gold Road; Basil Zempilas' new role; Mark Beyer's trip to Alabama; and this edition's special features.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss Subiaco-based developer Hesperia and its future plans. Plus: Union push to gain coverage at Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo mine goes up a notch; Centuria Group purchases two Canning Vale-based warehouses for $38.6 million; Plans for the world's biggest green iron project.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why land developers are embracing inland areas and different housing types in order to meet demand. Plus: Further delays to extending the life of the North West Shelf gas project off WA’s coast have been pinned on the looming federal election; Harbour Guidance decides to place Jeanswest in voluntary administration; Bankwest culls 130 roles.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss reasons why the Bullwinkel electorate will be one to watch at the upcoming federal election. Plus: Basil Zempilas elected leader of the WA Liberal Party; Approval for $25 million IGA shopping centre in South Hedland; Gold Road CEO speaks following $3.3bn bid by JV partner Gold Fields.

Justin Fris and Business News senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana’s industrial strip. Plus: Gold Road Resources board rejects $3.3bn offer from Gold Fields; Brazilian agribusiness giant Minerva Foods still silent on abattoir closures; Road trains back on Mineral Resources’ multi-billion-dollar private haul route.

Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the week's news, including Basil Zempilas' likely leadership of the WA Liberal Party; Cook's new cabinet picks, Roberts & Co's Victorian administration and Ramelius Resources' Spartan play.

Koby Cooke and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WA's iron ore industry is defying tough global headwinds. Plus: Iron giant Rio Tinto has upped the stakes in the bidding war; Down-to-the-wire seat for The WA Liberal and National parties; Shire of Broome appoints contractor for second stage of foreshore re-development project.

Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss the state of play in the uranium sector. Plus; Mettam steps down, Zempilas to put it hand up for Liberal Party WA leadership; funds for hydrogen project and iron ore moves.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss the emergence of WA juniors mining throughout Latin America. Plus: Austal chair shares his thoughts on Hanwha interest; Nedlands mayor unable to overturn approval of Dalkeith medical centre; MinRes temporarily halts trucking on private haul road.

Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss Griffin Marine and its opportunity to capitalise on growth in defence sector spending. Plus: WA premier Roger Cook reveals his new ministry; Senator Penny Wong doubles down on importance of South-East Asia; and proposed $190m South Perth apartment project plans scrapped.

Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss a new equities-focused financial advisory firm. Plus; Ramelius Resources bid for Spartan; Woodside Energy deal and Rio Tinto's Pilbara expansion.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss US President Donald Trump and tariffs; a wrap up on the state election; big news from Austal and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

Isabel Viera and Liv Declerck discuss disability services provider Rocky Bay. Plus the latest on WA's GST deal; State election results; and Ascot Racecourse's $64 million redevelopment.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the seat of Curtin ahead of the looming federal election. Plus; activist shareholders at Woodside Energy; Electoral Commission contract questioned and Sculpture by the Sea returns for 2026.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss local responses to the new aged care bill. Plus Albo won't impose retaliatory tariffs; Nationals call for corruption investigation into donations; and Elizabeth Gaines says a third AFL team for WA would not be a priority.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Danish town planner's blunt assessment of Perth planning principles. Plus Japanese LNG giant's warning over Australian regulation; Roger Cook's race track set to go ahead; and $200m biorefinery plan scrapped.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state election results. Plus: Business groups urge post-election move on red tape; WAEC investigation to begin; and contract awarded for rail network system.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss Donald Trump and tariffs; the falling stock market; a state election preview; a contractors' dispute; Micromine's $1.3bn sale; sheep stations; and WA's next big mining projects.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Sam Jones about Red Dog's vet Rick Fenny, who has built one of WA’s most eclectic large family businesses. Plus: The last week for 2025 state election; Wesfarmers; and a Wembley building sale.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss state political leaders' views on public transport. Plus Rio Tinto to invest $2.8bn to extend Brockman; Stockland's $142 million plan approved; and tropical cyclone puts no dampener on WA iron exports in January figures.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the state of play in WA's oil and gas industry. Plus; Mineral Resources' credit rating downgraded; three Perth mayors against Burswood racetrack and a Dutton government would overhaul FIRB.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss this week's state election. Plus Cook commits further $60 million for renewables; Belingbak acquired Exmouth resort; and Premier urges Feds to work with state on North West Shelf.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss mining in the South West including a mine expansion and an update on Alcoa; a mineral sands miner in administration; a protest against Satterley's Perth Hills project; BP; and a preview of next magazine.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the WA Liberal Party's pick for Cottesloe. Plus the latest on the record-breaking $1.3bn Perth tech company sale; Perth's future residential plans; Lindsay Australia's push into WA; and WA hotels lead the nation in occupancy.