Mark Pownall

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss commodity price wins; Greatland Gold's Telfer deal; Perth wave park; EY contract; Little Creatures; and a magazine preview.

iiNet's story is one of a plucky Perth startup that became a leading Australian telco, but its legacy email addresses are on the nose at a leading accounting firm, which is banning them, along with those of Westnet.

Wool garment manufacturing might seem like an unlikely IPO in this day and age, but a Perth-based company has its sights set on an ASX listing this month.

A $10 million loan note, with unique user benefits, is being pitched to wave-riding locals as part of the long-awaited Perth Surf Park project's $100 million fundraising effort.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the economy and interest rates; the PM's Perth visit; Arcadium Lithium; an acquisition by Colliers; ECU, and Perth's largest private companies.

OPINION: Loyalty is what every company strives for, so it’s a pity when they take long-term customers for granted.

Automotive retailer Regent Motors has pushed homebuilder BGC Australia out of the top 10 private companies based in Western Australia after cracking the $1 billion revenue milestone.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss profit season; the relationship between industry and government; CFMEU; De Grey; Nicheliving; BGC and Iplex; John Hughes; and a mag preview.

OPINION: There is no place for threats and intimidation within the workplace.

A Perth entrepreneur has developed a strategy for sustainable SMEs to help deliver on their founders’ vision.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss plans for new ports in the state's north.

OPINION: The closure of Nickel West’s operations underscores how economically vulnerable the state’s interior really is.

A private operator is adding more than $325 million in port infrastructure to two key WA towns.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week in lithium; construction issues; Fortescue’s share price tumble; inflationary data; interest rates; house prices; CFMEU action; and Rex’s plight.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the WA golf industry.

Olympic coach Ritchie Smith says the tough talk that drives elite golfers’ performance starts with being open about vulnerabilities.

Business News has significantly overhauled the BN30 index, a proxy for the WA economy, with seven new additions, prompted by the exit of takeover targets MMA Offshore, APM and Decmil.

Major charity Telethon Kids Institute is to be chaired by Naomi Flutter, succeeding high-profile Julie Bishop as the organisation prepares to roll out a new name and strategic plan.

Carbon abatement company Salubris has revealed a deal with traditional owners in the Goldfields to generate credits and secure land tenure.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BGC's sale process; the energy sector; Woodside; the role of gas and renewables; Defence; the alumina sector and what it means for South32.

OPINION: The bush is reconnecting with the corporate sector after a long period of neglect.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Fortescue job cuts; the labour market; CFMEU; changes at Adrian Fini's property group; iron ore updates; Qantas; and a magazine preview.

Automated water monitoring system Eco Detection, run by local venture capitalist Jefferson Harcourt, has raised $10 million from a UK investment group.

Shire of Ashburton chief executive Kenn Donohoe is to step down from the role after more than four years to fight a health battle.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BHP's Nickel West operations; the resources sector fallout; South32 project approval; new Wildcats owner; the West Coast Eagles; and Perth's retail market.

Ian Armstrong has stepped off the board of major private conglomerate Perron Group, to be replaced after 35 years as a director by Victorian Ken Marshman.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the revitalisation of East Perth.

Building things before they are desperately needed makes sense.

The WACA ground heads a list of projects under way, but the precinct needs further progress for its vision to be fulfilled.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss big news in Perth's hotel sector; mining industry updates; the dispute between Damien Oliver and his former manager; and a magazine preview.

Austin Engineering has 12 months to find a new chief after David Singleton gave notice of his retirement following a three-year stint at the helm, which has earned him almost $20 million.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss a desal plant in the Pilbara, leadership changes at Austal, revised interest rates and the planning saga around Cottesloe's Indiana Tea House and more.