Business News - Wa

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.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss the role and responsibilities of the Pilbara regiment. Plus: Security services book regional work; MinRes chair starts, Broughton in at Fortescue; Australia 'behind the eight ball' in net-zero push.

Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss why WA's not-for-profit sector is buckling under pressure of increased demand for services. Plus: VGW’s $190m June dividend in bid details; Brightstar eyes Menzies, Laverton production, Aurumin merger; Genus scores SA battery, WA grid work.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the Smiths Beach project's history and recent update. Plus: IGO chair to retire; Devlyn books $23m contract; Port Hedland loses two more pub projects.

Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Pilbara mining projects; Smiths Beach; Social housing; WA's energy market; two big IPOs; and CCIWA boss leaving.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss Rio Tinto's $3.1bn Western Range iron ore mine and a commodity pricing agency's bold change to its reporting metrics. Plus: State govt buys Frasers Suites for $105m; Mineral Resources opens Onslow Iron’s glitzy Pilbara FIFO camp; Woolworths to build $28m supermarket in East Victoria Park.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss the growth trajectory of Indigenous businesses in WA. Plus: EPA backs Rio Tinto’s West Angelas mine expansion; Develop raises $180m, holds on to Woodlawn; Rinehart no Lynas deal broker: Lacaze.

Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss key components behind Wallis Drilling's success. Plus: Rio Tinto, Hancock pour $2.5bn into Hope Downs 2 in Pilbara; Barrack Street building sold for $5m; Virgin Australia, Greatland Resources complete ASX listings.

Koby Cooke and Justin Fris discuss Graham Reid's appointment as chief executive of Hockey WA. Plus: Premier Roger Cook firm on WA’s GST deal; Japan in search of gas supply diversity; Farmers Across Borders convoy to bring WA hay to drought-hit SA farmers.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrell discuss the life and career of retiring Peet chief executive Brendan Gore. Plus; Saffioti backs state's ability to ride iron ore price bumps; Canci family secures approval for Henderson development; and Strike Energy walks away from Perth Basin gas permits.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the WA news week that was, including the state budget; Power 500; Joe Longo's comments on leadership; Perth property deals; Zenith Energy; and Bill Beament.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Orthocell's medical education push. Plus; State budget details; IKEA buys site; $200m timber tower approved.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss how the Minderoo Foundation is redefining the future of philanthropy. Plus: Chalmers: Tax reforms necessary; Social housing in Inglewood approved; Benang wins ATCO contract.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss female workforce participation rates in the construction industry. Plus: Baker gets Synergy CEO nod; English college collapses citing visa settings; Approval for $95m South Perth build.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the generational transition of wealth in WA. Plus: Saffioti defends event cost transparency; UWA clears hurdle for India campus; GenusPlus to build Merredin big battery.

Ava Rawlings and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why some post-uni legal training is taking the next step.  Plus: Green light for $400m solar, battery build; Woodside's NWS consultation extended; Lithuania appoints Hasluck as WA consul.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall record their last podcast together, discussing K+S Pilbara salt project; renewable project rules; major appointments; VGW; property agency moves; Aukus review; public holiday talks; and a preview of the next magazine.

Koby Cooke and Jack McGinn discuss Nine Perth's 60th anniversary. Plus: Pilbara salt project axed; State to bolster environmental regulators; Road upgrades in $113m budget share.