Business News - Wa

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why insolvency experts are seeing challenges spread to mining services. Plus: Hofmann gets US defence tick; Morley Galleria sets 2026 opening; Brown to oversee councils as inspector.

Jack McGinn and Elisha Newell discuss how sweeping reforms to competition law will reshape how Australian companies undertake M&As. Plus: Stokes' Pilbara alarm falls flat; Monadelphous, Macmahon, SRG report revenue rises; iiNet in cyber incident, 280,000 customers exposed.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss how several global companies have reshaped Western Australia's local mining technology sector. Plus: Hancock reignites Saudi exploration push; Pilbara iron plant backed by EPA; Panel to decide Hesperia's $500m battery plan.

Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss the recent scrapping of four major hydrogen plays. PlusRottnest Wadjemup redevelopment takes a step forward; Forrests' Fiveight plan for Cape Lodge revealed; Ampol to acquire 500 new stations in $1.1bn deal.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the lithium sector; El Caballo; Fremantle hotel plans; RBA's rate cut; Federal government fund's loss; Seven West Media results; and Revo Fitness boss Andrew Holder.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss the recent Business News wheatbelt magazine. Plus Covalent Lithium producers first product; $40 million Christ Church building approved; and ASIC to pay TerraCom staff $3.5 million.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how developers of multi-residential properties are overcoming challenges, in order to push on with projects. Plus: Endeavour triples dividend amid record profit; Govt awards $15m school work; CDC to build Perth's largest data centre.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why some WA companies are turning to part-time executives to manage risk and drive growth. Plus: BHP's Tim Day named CME WA president; Seven West profit plummets 62 per cent; Cook, Zempilas clash over hospital claims.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why the transformation of a Sydney power station into an arts and culture-based hub has the ability to be replicated in Perth. Plus: Santos extends $30bn due diligence window; MinRes, Livium strike JV deal; Marles coy on joint Henderson base.

Nadia Budihardjo and Victoria Laurie discuss challenges within Western Australia's arts sector. Plus: Subiaco hall to house 180 students; Fortescue secures $US2bn Chinese loan; NAI Harcourts acquires Darrell Crouch portfolio.

Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss Liontown; office vacancies; private business sales; Rich 100 activities; defence contracts; and a 2025 Diggers & Dealers wrap.

Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why financial restraints felt by soon-to-be newlyweds is affecting some of Perth’s bridal stores. Plus: Powell gifts $100m to Murdoch uni; Liontown taps investors for up to $286m; Community demand to drive pharmacy trial.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the flood gates opening in the gold sector. Plus Chalice chief surprised by critical minerals reserve; AHA WA blasts potential Easter Saturday public holiday; and Matthew Pavlich named Sydney Swans chief executive.

Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss recent moves by Wyloo and its push to be best-in-class. Plus Arafura calls for critical minerals stockpile price floor; Commonwealth gets 'sovereign' share in Austal; and former Thermomix Australia distributors sell North Perth property.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss how the US’ proposed pharmaceutical tariffs will impact Aussie companies. Plus: Diggers & Dealers; The Satterley property Group’s appeal hits a snag; and mining and green power butt heads in new research report.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss an uptick in Perth office listings. Plus: VGW shareholders back Escalante acquisition; APIL sells Joondalup Gate for $79.1m; and Bill Johnston appointed to Burswood Park board.

Mark Beyer, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss lithium woes and market reactions; major car retailer deal; Woodside Energy; house prices and inflation updates.

Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a push to increase WA's tourism offerings. Plus: UEM Sunrise moves closer to $450m Subiaco complex; Northern Star clears hurdles for $65m workers camp; and Tyson Sutton takes full control of Regent Motors.

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.