Mark Pownall

Dick Lester hopes to widen interest in his eponymous portrait prize.

Two new specialist investor networks were launched in Western Australia this week, adding extra capital raising avenues for local startups.

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss a spate of investment in the downstream battery materials sector in Western Australia.

Billions is being spent developing electricity storage from the mine gate to the end user.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Simone Grogan discuss Lithium deals, Qantas, BGC, brewery action, IR and Perth's mayoral race.

The rich are increasingly managing their fortunes professionally, which is good for our economy.

In this podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Fortescue's revolving door, Qantas, Perth house prices, renewable deal, Frank Wilson, Federal IR changes and the Dowerin Field Days. 

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss a David and Goliath battle playing out over fisheries on the state's south coast.

Cherubino Wines acquires Bussell Highway production facility Margaret River Winemakers, with its winery and spirits brands.

Small, local businesses object to foreign influence in south coast marine park process.

In this podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the DomGas inquiry, PwC, Alcoa, FMG move, and results wrap up on Wesfarmers, BHP, Pilbara Minerals, Northern Star and Monadelphous.

UK proponent reveals the first stage of a possible four train Port Hedland battery minerals processing operation would cost $500 million.

International Graphite has won state government approval for construction of a qualification-scale battery materials plant, part of its $441 million Collie processing plan.

A company chaired by ex-state Treasurer Mike Nahan has launched a demonstration laboratory for cathode active materials precursor as it aims to be the first local maker of the key battery input.

A new independent petrol company has emerged from a standing start three years ago.

Even significant federal funding could not get a moderate concept off the drawing board without state intervention.

In this podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Roger Cook's agenda, coal power, DomGas, apartment projects, the art sector and more.

Pub group LocalsCo has lodged an application for the first stage of a major hospitality play including the art deco Geraldton Radio Theatre in the port town’s west end.

Resources-focused CORE Innovation Hub has brought fast-growing, Perth-based R&D financier Radium Capital on board as an information and referral partner.

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss the rise of the family office in Western Australia.

Virtually unknown in WA a decade ago, the family office has become an established niche.

Intellectual property group Wrays has appointed its first chief executive based outside Western Australia, recruiting former IP Australia deputy director general Paula Adamson to the role.

In this podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Aboriginal Cultural Heritage, planning backflip, airlines, road project delays, LNG industrial action, Hancock and more

Financial services is at an inflection point, as nearly a decade of major regulatory and technological change reshapes the sector, according to the leader of key professional body Financial Service

Health tech has taken a front seat in recent months thanks to the combined funding from government and private sectors.

Do we need to start requiring leaders to be more open about their personal circumstances?

Perth boutique brokerage Mac Equity Partners has launched a digital fund-raising platform for sophisticated investors.

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss WA innovators looking to use seaweed to reduce methane emissions.

Local scientists have won significant funding from the US military because its veterans are more likely to suffer from a debilitating motor neurone disease they are researching.

Two WA companies have taken different approaches to controlling methane emissions from cattle.

In this podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Woodside boss Meg O'Neill, house prices, interest rates, Geraldton hydrogen and more.

West Perth-based fund manager NWQ Capital Management has been suspended by the financial services watchdog from providing financial services or raising money for two of its funds.