Mark Pownall

A record harvest and high prices due to the Ukrainian conflict push grain giant CBH close to a $500 million surplus.

Senior editor Mark Pownall goes behind some of the stories that feature in this year's dynasties feature.

When Kent Egerton-Warburton started writing software in the early 1980s, little did he know that the language he was using was far more readily understood in the bush than the BASIC code he used.

Second-generation business Quickmail has survived and subsequently thrived through a very disruptive cycle, the arrival of the internet and the subsequent digitisation of communications and marketi

Tributes to advertising campaigns adorn Betts Group's Osborne Park office, an addition to the otherwise humble accommodation that suggests the business puts its flair into marketing its wares – dress and fashion shoes.

Old or emerging, disruptions to dynasties have the potential to make or break their businesses.

As the east coast reels at the cost of energy, history is ignored yet again.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Clough, cost pressures, Urbis' apartment report, interest rates, federal EPA, Harry Hoffman, Dave Kelly and preview the next edition of Business News.

Half a million dollars committed to West Tech Fest as state government outlines a new innovation strategy.

Holocaust survivor and major Western Australian real estate developer Harry Hoffman has passed away at the age of 92.

Senior editor Mark Pownall talks about how fund managers can make a virtue of being based in WA.

West Perth startup Neurotologix has been awarded WA’s top innovation prize for a device for remote patient monitoring of neurological disorders associated with dizziness and vertigo.

Endeavor Asset Management and Afterwork Ventures highlight how connectivity is changing the sector.

Agribusiness giant Craig Mostyn has backed Fremantle-based location and sensing data company Xsights, a finalist in tonight's Innovator of the Year Awards.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Fiona Hick, RISE Awards, Ron Packer, Warrego, Water Corporation and Kate Jenkins' recent report on harassment.

Revenue and profit at local independent food player Spudshed were boosted by pandemic-related buying, although Tony Galati’s company joined the ranks of those concerned about labour shortages.

One of the state’s most experienced energy entrepreneurs, Ky Cao, has re-emerged looking for deals in the sector, although this time his focus is on exporting local expertise to Vietnam.

Underwater technology company Blue Ocean Monitoring has cited success in a recent seismic testing trial at its joint venture with major petroleum players as a big step towards an IPO next year.

Two key lieutenants to the founders of Primewest have emerged with their own property investment play.

Recruiting and retaining people is a growing challenge.

Perth-based seafood player Austral Fisheries is to take its provenance-focused technology drive onto the shelves of major supermarket Woolworths this year.

Senior editor Mark Pownall talks about Shane Crockett's latest business venture and the former state tourism marketing chief has faced tackling overseas markets.

Qatar's world cup should be helping the profile of Perth-founded sports technology business HITIQ.

Shane Crockett and Stephen Wells’ tourism platform is headed for the US after two decades of development.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss ABN, commercial builders, Perth City Deal, ACCIONA, Alcoa, BHP, OZ Minerals, startup funding, Betts Group and Wilson Parking.

Hit hard by four months of lockdowns last calendar year, national shoe retailer Betts Group has been buoyed by the positive market despite marking a loss for the year.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Clough, Mrs Macs, BGC, a film studio in Malaga, Alannah MacTiernan, industrial relations, Liberal Party WA, Sharon Warburton and WA’s biggest accountants.

Senior editor Mark Pownall reflects on his latest visit to Rottnest Island.

A few small touches may make all the difference when it comes to quality of a destination.

Bibra Lake maritime cleantech company CleanSubSea has been selected by Rotterdam-based business accelerator PortXL, which aims to deliver contracts to startups.

Agricultural trading platform plans to disrupt its chosen market after a recent fund raising.

Three Perth mates have raised US$5m for their US-based shopping startup.