Business News - Wa

Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss Graham Hardie’s hospitality and entertainment empire. Plus: Bundey appointed MinRes chair-elect; Perenti wins $500m Agnew extension; EPA to assess Greenbushes expansion; $20m Inglewood plan submitted.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Kathy Skantzos about shifts in Perth’s property agencies. Plus: Fortescue plans wind farm; Motor Trades Association blasts RAC deal; and Inspired Homes in liquidation.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the IAG's $1.4bn takeover of RAC WA; the Women's and Babies hospital; CEO moves; apartment approvals; Burswood precinct updates; industrial estates; and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

Kathy Skantzos and Claire Tyrrell discuss environmental offsets within the property sector. Plus: Cook presses Albo over Woodside call; Westfield Booragoon $792m upgrade delay granted; De Ceglie to be Perth Bears boss.

Nadia Budihardjo and Elisha Newell discuss why WA distillers are feeling the hangover of the spirits excise tax. Plus: Aramco eyes Woodside LNG stake; Approval for $80m Sorrento build; Green light for $49m City Beach project.

Elisha Newell and Mark Beyer discuss the state of renewable energy projects throughout Western Australia. Plus: Ley to lead Liberals; Bennett details Rayney case; Multimillion-dollar industrial estates up for sale.

Kathy Skantzos and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why two US trade experts are optimistic about WA’s emerging defence precinct. Plus: Aly moves to cabinet in reshuffle; Final WA seat called after seven days; Kerr announces plans to depart South32.

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss why a prominent industry lobby is calling for legislated coordination of WA's strategic industrial areas. Plus: Convention centre future in draft scheme; Nationals stalwart confirms retirement; Mazda flags $23m showroom.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the recent federal election; the Woodside AGM; 40u40 awards; apartment projects; private business deals; takeovers in the gold sector; Clive Palmer; and the rugby league.

Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the children’s paediatric hospice proposal in Swanbourne. Plus: Campaign against Woodside director falls short; SKS to build $100m Cockburn towers; Stand aside! Perth Bears confirmed for 2027 season.

Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss gold projects presently in the pipeline throughout WA. Plus: Cook waters down net zero legislation plan; Green light for $60m Nedlands housing; Premier confirms Perth's return to NRL.

Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss Saturday's federal election. Plus: Northern Star's $65m camp in limbo; Accor to manage Busselton resort; Chalice sees iron upside at Gonneville.

Claire Tyrrell discuss companies using alternative construction methods and their role in solving the housing crisis. Plus the latest on WA's federal election results; Gold Fields to acquire Gold Road Resources; and Neoen's wind farm valued at $450m.

Claire Tyrrell and Kathy Skantzos discuss Kimberley icon Sam Lovell's commitment to WA's cultural tourism. Plus: Gold Road in halt amid M&A rumours; Woolworths flags $25m project; AGL seeks to triple Kwinana output.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the upcoming federal election; City of Perth; Colin Barnett; property developments; Woodside; the auditor-general; Mineral Resources; wind farms; a preview of the next Business News magazine; and more.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss key issues within Western Australia's resources sector. Plus: Albany iron ore mine still on the cards; Sirona's $120m South Perth plan approved; Perth home values continue to climb; Former Forrest lawyer launches Chord Advisory.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why a new type of artificial intelligence is generating a buzz in the global tech sector. Plus: Regis made to wait on Plibersek decision review; IGO strained by 'underperforming' Kwinana refinery; Cedar Woods lifts profit guidance; CPI falls within RBA target range.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss lessons Australia could learn from the US shipbuilding industry. Plus MinRes eyes new chair and directors; Colin Barnett sounds off on strategic minerals reserve; and Woodside Energy make a $27 billion decision.

Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss why some property leaders are calling for a reduction in red tape, in relation to development of Perth CBD-based assets. Plus: Perseus hits go on $820m goldmine; US-China trade war presents challenges, Lynas says; WA in economic hat-trick: CommSec.

Koby Cooke and Isabel Viera discuss movements within the gold sector. Plus: Sheep export ban draws protestors as candidate moot; Lean Chalice keeps spending low; Byford childcare sold for $5.5m.