Mark Beyer

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the state budget; federal budget; the Prime Minister's Perth visit; critical minerals; the future of gas; a media stoush; 40under40; and a mag preview.

Ratings agency S&P Global Ratings has expressed surprise that the state budget will dip into a cash deficit this year but otherwise was effusive about the health of WA’s finances.

The state government has forecast continued budget surpluses but behind the headline numbers lie big “cash deficits” and a large increase in state debt.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Business News' inaugural WA Rich List, house prices and interest rates, renewable sector investments, Woodside's AGM and more.

Neoen’s stage 2 project at Collie adds to grid-scale energy storage batteries being built by Synergy and Alinta, with a combined cost in excess of $3 billion.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility is one of several government agencies approving big loans for resources projects.

The former chief financial officer at Nicola and Andrew Forrest’s private company has launched a new business offering family office services to high-net-worth women and their families.

Low-profile Kardinya business Innovaero has become a partner of choice for major defence contractors.

BGC chairman Neil Hamilton has stepped down after more than five years in the role, with Jennifer Seabrook taking his place as the board continues to pursue a sale of the business.