Nadia Budihardjo

Nadia Budihardjo joined Business News in 2022, covering local government and general news.

She started her career with Community News Group in 2018, working at local newspaper Southern Gazette before becoming the online reporter.

Ms Budihardjo has also worked at Stirling Times and PerthNow - Western Suburbs newspapers.

She studied at Curtin University, where she graduated with a double degree in Law and Journalism in 2017.

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A workplace incident at a Mineral Resources subsidiary's workshop is being investigated.

Mining 11 min ago

WorkSafe, MinRes confirm workshop incident

An investigation into a workplace incident at a Mineral Resources subsidiary's workshop, in which an employee's hand was seriously injured, is ongoing.

Far East Consortium’s The Towers development (right).

Property 56 min ago

Owners allege ‘defects’ at Elizabeth Quay tower

A strata company has launched legal action against the developer of The Towers in Elizabeth Quay, alleging defects in the apartment development.

Murdoch University has signed an enforceable undertaking with the Fair Work Ombudsman.

Education 3 hours ago

Murdoch Uni to backpay staff $5m

Murdoch University will backpay almost $5 million to more than 2,100 employees, who were underpaid for 10 years.

Professions 1 day ago

Equatorial fails to block Clifford Chance

The Supreme Court of WA has dismissed Equatorial Resources' urgent attempt to block its former legal advisers Clifford Chance from starting international arbitration.

A render of the approved warehouse in Hazelmere. Image: Hesperia via DAP document

Property 1 day ago

Hesperia adds $13m warehouse to precinct

An assessment panel has approved another multi-million-dollar warehouse in Hesperia's industrial centre in Hazelmere, to be occupied by a freight logistics and haulage service.

Property 1 day ago

Fife to build $30m centre

Sydney-based Fife Capital has cleared a planning hurdle to expand its Western Australian footprint after an assessment panel approved its $30 million warehouse plan.

Property 2 days ago

Court rejects Caratti’s bid to block inquiry

A WA court has rejected Allen Caratti's bid to shelve an inquiry despite the property mogul's claims he has secured financing arrangements to pay off a judgment debt.

A render of the proposed development on Pakenham Street, Fremantle. Image: Space Collective Architects/City of Fremantle document

Property 2 days ago

Freo apartment advances amid dispute

An assessment panel has approved some changes to an apartment project in Fremantle, while the applicant's boundary dispute with the neighbouring property continues.

The matter is ongoing in the Central Law Courts.

Regulation 31 Aug 2026

Ex-Eagle denies duty in liquidated company

Former Eagle Andrew Donnelly has denied he was an officer of his wife's company, fighting ASIC's claim that he was to be responsible for providing documents to the appointed liquidator.

Podcasts 28 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 28 2026

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the trends in paper-based and digital wedding invitations amid increased costs and a rise of AI design software.

The matters have been listed for mentions in the magistrates court.

Regulation 28 Aug 2026

WorkSafe chases companies over deaths

WorkSafe has started legal action against six companies over incidents that involved several workers' deaths in Western Australia.

Oil & Gas 28 Aug 2026

Chevron’s push for urgency in Gorgon stoush

Chevron's legal counsel has pushed against Mardudunera woman Raelene Cooper's bid for a time extension in a Federal Court dispute, with the oil and gas giant projecting a significant financial loss if the case drags on.

Lala Macnab says keepsakes from the big day are still printed on paper. Photo: Michael O’Brien

Retail 28 Aug 2026

Wedding stationers not standing still

Stationery vendors are adapting to a changing market driven by tech and cost-of-living pressures.

The proposed redevelopment of Cottesloe's Ocean Beach Hotel. Image: Hillam Architects

Exclusive 27 Aug 2026

$320m OBH revamp deadline extended

The state's peak planning body has granted Stan Quinlivan three more years to redevelop the Ocean Beach Hotel, after the proprietor parted ways with project manager Edge Visionary Living.

Transport & Logistics 27 Aug 2026

CEO, yacht club clash over speeding claim

A mining executive wants to sue his yacht club after the Dalkeith-based association revoked his membership amid allegations he was speeding in a 72-foot sunseeker boat.

City of Perth CEO Michelle Reynolds. Photo: Michael O'Brien

Government 26 Aug 2026

City of Perth CEO’s return in limbo

The City of Perth council has postponed its decision over the chief executive's return, adding tension to the governance of the local government.

Podcasts 26 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 26 2026

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Business News' recent power and energy feature.

An updated render of GDI's Mill Green precinct. Image: GDI

Property 26 Aug 2026

GDI revamps Perth CBD plan

GDI Property Group has developed a new plan for its Mill Green precinct in the CBD, years after flagging a $1 billion vision for the complex.

Renders of 3 Oceans' Rivervale project. Images: Space Collective Architects

Property 26 Aug 2026

3 Oceans to build $65m apartment

Developer 3 Oceans is set to build a 17-storey apartment complex in an inner Perth suburb, with the project estimated to cost $65 million.

Sino Iron mine site near Karratha. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr

Mining 25 Aug 2026

Mineralogy fails in costs appeal

The state's highest court has refused Clive Palmer-led Mineralogy's appeal against CITIC, which sought for special costs almost six years after orders were made.

The matter is ongoing in the Supreme Court of WA.

Regulation 25 Aug 2026

Court orders Northern Star to submit reports

Northern Star Resources will have to submit two years' worth of related documents as part of an ongoing legal dispute over its Kanowna Belle mine asset.

Parkerville Grove School opened earlier this year.

Education 25 Aug 2026

Trauma-focused school puts WA on map

A new secondary school provides a different educational model for students in WA.

Podcasts 24 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 24 2026

Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why experts have flagged subsea cables as one of Australia's biggest vulnerabilities.

An under-development apartment complex and an image of Ricky Hirsch. Photos: FTD Construction

Property 24 Aug 2026

Lender’s row with FTD’s Hirsch escalates

A lender's legal action against Ricky Hirsch will be transferred to the state's highest court after the FTD founder's counterclaim for loss hit the $1 million mark.

Brodie Jake Dewar pleaded not guilty to one charge of unlawfully killing Tim Picton. Photo: Sam Jones

Regulation 24 Aug 2026

Trial date set for Picton’s accused killer

A 10-day trial has been set for the man accused of killing former Mineral Resources executive Tim Picton, who pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

The Perth-based developer and explorer's projects include a flagship rare earths mine in Malawi. Photo: Lindian Resources

Mining 21 Aug 2026

Ex-chair, Lindian dispute drags

A former chair's action against Lindian Resources has dragged on in the WA Supreme Court after the latter failed to file documents by the imposed deadline.

Sabine Winton (centre right) playing Quenda Quest with Lakeland SHS students. Photo: Michael O'Brien

Education 21 Aug 2026

Program to boost students, industry link starts

An innovation challenge to boost the collaboration between industry and Western Australian schools have entered its fifth year.

Property 20 Aug 2026

Project on ex-Dingo pub site in planning snag

A $7 million project on the failed Dingo pub site in Fremantle has hit a hurdle, with the landowners escalating a planning dispute to the state's Supreme Court.

The matter is ongoing in the Federal Court of Australia.

Mining 19 Aug 2026

Ex-DRA boss loses court bid over emails

Former DRA Global chief executive Andrew Naude has failed to access privileged documents in his legal fight against the mining services company.

Health 19 Aug 2026

WA Health slammed over $1b payments

The state's auditor-general has slammed WA Health for poor management over almost $1 billion of payments, tabling a report to parliament.

Podcasts 14 Aug 2026

At Close of Business Podcast August 14 2026

Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a company looking to branch out into building nuclear-capable professional emergency response teams.

Podcasts 14 Aug 2026

Mark My Words August 14 2026

Mark Pownall is joined by Isabel Vieira, Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

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