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.
Mar 04, 2025•14 min
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.
Feb 28, 2025•13 min
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.
Feb 28, 2025•34 min
Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the market of IPOs. Plus: Water Corp distances from Alcoa decision; BP Australia; and WA's capital expenditure.
Feb 27, 2025•9 min
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.
Feb 26, 2025•9 min
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.
Feb 25, 2025•9 min
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.
Feb 24, 2025•12 min
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.
Feb 21, 2025•9 min
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.
Feb 21, 2025•42 min
Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss the growth of Tattarang. Plus; Fortescue profits halved, IGO slumps on loss and state election coverage.
Feb 20, 2025•9 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the improved outlook for Perth's office market. Plus Yindjibarndi reveals $1.8b damages claim; Ellison plays down design fault claims; and Woodside warns of flow-on from EPA delays.
Feb 19, 2025•12 min
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss what a Trump presidency means for AUKUS. Plus the latest on the RBA's rates decision; BHP's industrial relations warnings; and Roger Cook's stamp duty commitment.
Feb 18, 2025•9 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss a busy year ahead for a Pilbara youth project. Disgraced ex-Labor parliamentarian dies; Heritage laws see farmer fined for work on property; and WA Labor commit $210m for housing.
Feb 17, 2025•9 min
Sam Jones speaks to Isabel Vieira about the state's role in the global space industry. Plus: WA grain harvest; Civmec's results; and Freo apartments plan.
Feb 14, 2025•11 min
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the volatility in markets caused by US president Donald Trump including gold, iron ore, and aluminium; a board battle at Global Lithium; Western Power issues; Morley Galleria; and a preview of the next magazine.
Feb 14, 2025•42 min
Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss business opportunities from maggots. Plus Ellison fulfils $3.8m penalty; Santos kicks off production at Halyard 2; and Busselton resort set for multi-million-dollar upgrade.
Feb 13, 2025•9 min
Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss the more than 120 breweries in Western Australia. Plus Nedlands set for an Aldi; ISPT's $40m Enex works nears completion; and Forrest's marine company in Federal Court.
Feb 12, 2025•12 min
Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss a WA foundation's free flights to support regional healthcare. Plus former Eagle and AFL butt heads in court; Trump says tariff exemption for Australia will have 'great consideration'; and Satterley plaza plan approved.
Feb 11, 2025•12 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss Japanese investments in Western Australia. Plus Burrup activists avoid jailtime; PM to speak with Trump over tariffs; Cedar Woods revives $93.4m project; and Human Urban to move to old Red Sea nightclub.
Feb 10, 2025•9 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss an industry push to address the proliferation of vacant buildings in Fremantle. Plus Tesla to open Collie remanufacturing facility; Controversy over Saracen Properties' resort; and $2.7b boost to WA revenue after Aussie dollar weakens.
Feb 07, 2025•14 min
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the renewable energy sector including the updates on BP and WA wind farms; Fortescue's deal in the mining industry; House prices and office vacancy rates; the state election; and a preview of the South West publication.
Feb 07, 2025•38 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss a looming Pilbara water crisis. Plus Meg O'Neill's warning over approvals; RAC Arena set for security upgrade; and Italian company snaps up WA renewables farms.
Feb 06, 2025•10 min
Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss recent moves in WA's corporate finance sector. Plus: Fortescue's Red Hawk bid update; Centuria office results; and Bunnings' half-year report.
Feb 05, 2025•13 min
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the upcoming 2025 state election. Plus: Fortescue's Red Hawk bid; Premier on BP's project; and $9.7m Busselton housing.
Feb 04, 2025•13 min
Jack McGinn speaks to Isabel Vieira about studies proposed to ease the congestion squeeze in Rockingham. Plus: Super Pit expansion; Perth's house prices; and fast-tracked mining approvals.
Feb 03, 2025•11 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss financial audits of WA universities. Plus: Chamber of Minerals and Energy releases its election wishlist; Tonkin Highway $1bn extension contract awarded; and Minderoo foundation cuts staff and costs.
Jan 31, 2025•11 min
Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss Fortescue's $254m Red Hawk Mining move; the Minderoo Foundation's staff and spending cut; Sirona Urban's future plans for student accommodation; the Pastoralist and Graziers Association entering voluntary administration; and the state government's $150m Kalgoorlie vanadium battery.
Jan 31, 2025•41 min
Jack McGinn and Ray Jordan discuss the state of play in the wine industry. Plus Mineral Resources' debt pile grows; Rockingham studies continue and major hotel deal settles.
Jan 30, 2025•22 min
Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss St John WA's innovative new strategy for healthcare delivery. Consumer Price Index data buoys rate cut hopes; WA launches defence industry strategy; and Developer snaps up 162-hectare Geraldton site.
Jan 29, 2025•11 min
Liv Declerck and Claire Tyrrell discuss how initiatives to make Copenhagen a greener place could be applied in Perth. Plus Fortescue's offer to snap up Red Hawk; East Perth school gets timeframe; and Albo's $325m for Kwinana Freeway.
Jan 28, 2025•14 min