Business News - Wa

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.

Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the market of IPOs. Plus: Water Corp distances from Alcoa decision; BP Australia; and WA's capital expenditure.

Mark Beyer and Sam Jones discuss some of WA's largest private companies, including Hancock, Tattarang and Laurence Escalante's VGW Holdings. Plus the latest on WA Labor's plan for an electric bus fleet; Rio's 10 per cent emission reduction in the Pilbara; and Kelsian Group divests three bus depots for $20.3 million.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss how a copper project could revitalise a Pilbara ghost town. Plus the latest on Nats' promise to give Royalties for Regions to Perth; Chevron's suite of leadership changes; and a proposal for social housing on Beaufort Street.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Copenhagen architecture firm leading timber design. Plus, Satterley Property Group, Strandline Resources in administration and fourth Woodside protestor fined.

Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss the biggest news stories of the week, including falling iron ore profits; Yindjibarndi-Fortescue dispute; Mitsui's Rhodes Ridge deal; lithium losses; interest rates; Morley Galleria; and Bechtel.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss Perth Symphony Orchestra's push into the regions. Plus the Natioanls WA pledge $1 billion to regional housing; Exmouth's $400m deepwater port progresses; and Monadelphous books $400m in contracts.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss the growth of Tattarang. Plus; Fortescue profits halved, IGO slumps on loss and state election coverage.