Justin Fris joined Business News in 2024, covering junior miners, general breaking news and sport.
He previously spent nine years covering sport and general news across regional Australia. Originally from the Gold Coast, Mr Fris initially relocated to Western Australia to complete his degrees, before enjoying stints in Far North Queensland, Geraldton and Bunbury.
Throughout his time with the South Western Times in Bunbury, Mr Fris received industry recognition for his basketball, football and horse racing coverage.
Mr Fris studied at Edith Cowan University, where he graduated with a degree in Sport Management and Communciations.
Logistics technology company Yojee has signed a binding memorandum of understanding with New South Wales-based SmartClear, in a bid to enhance customs technology.
Murdoch-based medtech firm Orthocell has continued its expedited expansion push, following news it had lodged an application to sell its nerve repair project Remplir in Canada.
Shares in Peninsula Energy were sold off early on Friday, after the uranium producer said it would likely downgrade its production guidance for the 2025 calendar year.
Capricorn Metals is poised to increase its foothold in the Murchison region; after announcing it had filed documents to acquire the Mummaloo gold project.
The Tonkin Extension Alliance consortium has been awarded a contract to deliver the $1 billion Tonkin Highway extension and Thomas Road upgrade project.
Perth has been announced as one of seven host cities for the 2027 men’s Rugby World Cup, although costs in relation to attracting matches has not been publicly disclosed.
Gold focused-junior Brightstar Resources has announced the beginning of ore haulage from its Laverton project, with its first gold pour penciled in for March.
Boss Energy is on course to meet its 850,000-pound production guidance for the 2025 financial year at its Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia.
BCI Minerals’ cumulative expenditure rose from $788 million to $898 million during the December 2024 quarter, as construction of its Mardie salt and potash project continues.
Engineering company Monadelphous Group has announced its net profit after tax for the first half of the 2025 financial year is likely to be higher than consensus predictions.
WAFL FINANCIALS WRAP: Swan Districts Football Club recorded another season in the black, posting a net surplus of $66,382 in 2024 – ensuring the club’s total equity reached $1.9 million.