Business News - Wa

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss why the race is on to turn Henderson into a specialised defence precinct. Plus: Green light for Hancock's $250m project; Hexion wins $90m Perdaman contract; EU to double steel tariffs.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how pastoral station stays fit within WA's tourism sector. Plus: Rio Tinto to grow West Angelas; Decision looms for Hancock's $250m office; Govt backs Austal with $100m Alabama loan.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how Subiaco has got its mojo back. Plus: HIA calls on feds to step up; Public to comment on $107m ferry plan; Predictive, Robex in $2.4b merger.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how a Perth urban planning expert is examining ways to accommodate a rapidly expanding population over the long term. Plus: Alcock hits back at low deposit home loan critics; Stan Perron donates $221m to PCH; Telstra handed $18m fine.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss BHP’s dealings; Trump link to Cockatoo Island; Alcoa Kwinana’s closure; Perth Airport expansion; Seven West merger, WA meat processors; and Port Coogee tavern plan.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss how Brian Carew-Hopkins’ creativity has enabled him to reach a global platform in support of artists. Plus: State govt invests $55m in new ag research facility; WA tourism results a mixed bag; Libs will keep nuclear on the table.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why WA charities are turning to technology to increase operational efficiencies. Plus: Cost blowouts end Austal US Navy deal; Merger makes new agribusiness force; Brighton Village sold for $25.3m.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why concerns are emerging about a lack of succession literacy ahead of a looming transfer of intergenerational wealth. Plus: SWM, SCA to merge: Stokes to step down; CPB books East Perth school work; No rate cut from RBA.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss marketer-turned-social-media influencer Kym Illman's career. Plus: Trump flags 100 per cent tariff on pharma; Coogee marina in 700-patron pub plan; Prendiville Group buys waterfront site.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the biggest homebuilders in WA; the Optus outage; a Busselton retail centre; revamps in Perth CBD; renewable energy projects; and the sale of Australia's largest pastoral station.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss how Enel X’s role as a commercial-scale energy asset aggregator will help keep the lights on in the South West Interconnected System again this summer. Plus: Woodside to explore Perth hydrogen supply chain; Green light for $170m Busselton centre; Liontown Resources posts $193m full-year loss.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss how evolving generation methods and growing energy demand in remote locations have boosted a handful of WA businesses. Plus: State finds extra $500m for health; H-U to build $50m Murdoch car park; Perth Bears announce inaugural commercial partnership.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss lessons Australia can take from Canada’s policy on international students. Plus: MinRes chair insists RDG deal conflict-free; CCC probes WA health agency; White takes flight with Archer.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Optus' recent outage. Plus: P&N, Great Southern Bank in $30bn merger talks; Satterley sells 108ha Olbury site; Hockings reappointed PYC MD.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Caroline de Mori’s business mindset has helped her gardens flourish. Plus: Perth Mint back in the black; EPA tick for $350m Geraldton port project; WA harvest flirts with record.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss that while stakeholders are working to activate vacant CBD spaces with art, some hurdles are limiting potential. Plus: Sanderson unveils SWIS transmission blueprint; German offtake deal for green iron project; Davies eyes Woodside in new DomGas gig.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why economic conditions are paving the way for the retail property sector to be an ideal asset class for investors. Plus: Turbine firm gets govt cash hit; Fed govt boosts St Bart's facility by $30m; Browse carbon plan open for comment.

Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera discuss why a pair of Japanese giants have backed the potential development of a nickel deposit near Kalgoorlie. Plus: Woodside touts US political praise for LNG project; Panel approves $700m solar, battery build; Fortescue rejects Thalanyji station bid.

Isabel Viera and Elisha Newell discuss the 1000th Business News magazine print edition. Plus: Paywise acquires Easi for $40m; CCIWA denounces public holiday changes; Pacific CEO Cullen calls time.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss recent initiatives in the early childhood education sector. Plus: North West Shelf extension; Ammonia project gets Pilbara Port site; and Kimberley Marine Support Base opens.