Nadia Budihardjo

Nadia Budihardjo joined Business News in 2022, covering local government and general news.

She started her career with Community News Group in 2018, working at local newspaper Southern Gazette before becoming the online reporter.

Ms Budihardjo has also worked at Stirling Times and PerthNow - Western Suburbs newspapers.

She studied at Curtin University, where she graduated with a double degree in Law and Journalism in 2017.

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nadia.budihardjo@businessnews.com.au

Podcasts 6 hours ago

At Close of Business podcast June 30 2026

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss angst among wine producers with impending container-for-change amendments.

A render of the Chellingworth apartment development. Image: Elenberg Fraser

Property 6 hours ago

Delay hits Chellingworth Nedlands

The developer behind the contentious Chellingworth Nedlands development has applied for a two-year extension to start construction.

Property 8 hours ago

$27m Mount Hawthorn project revised

A panel has approved changes to an eight-storey social housing development in an inner-city suburb, despite significant community opposition.

Mining 9 hours ago

Court rules over Hancock, Wright legal costs

The state's Supreme Court has handed down a decision on the legal costs to be paid by the mining billionaires involved in the high-profile iron ore trial.

Podcasts 1 day ago

At Close of Business podcast June 29 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a new office building project aiming to bring arts organisations into the city.

Sally North says the incident shows the importance of safe work method statements. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Regulation 1 day ago

SRG fined over site incident

Subiaco-based SRG Global has been ordered to pay $135,000 over an incident where a worker was struck by a 27-kilogram piece of wood at a Perth construction site.

Financial Services 1 day ago

Ex-director pleads guilty over $1.5m misuse

A former Perth-based company director has pleaded guilty to charges relating to alleged dishonest access and use of more than $1.5 million of investors' funds.

Podcasts 26 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 26 2026

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the rehabilitation efforts at Thevenard Island, and how it fits into a $60 billion decommissioning pipeline.

Mining 26 Jun 2026

Aerison Group entities in administration, again

Several Aerison Group entities have been placed in administration, about three years after the current owners acquired the Perth contractor.

Regulation 26 Jun 2026

Western Power fined over inspection

Western Power has been fined $35,000 over an incident that caused an 88-year-old woman to receive an electric shock.

Podcasts 25 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 25 2026

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo talk about Indigenous art centres across the state.

A render of the proposed East Fremantle social housing project. Image: Peter Hobbs Architects

Property 25 Jun 2026

Green light for $21m social housing

Foundation Housing and H-U have cleared a planning hurdle to add dozens of social housing dwellings to East Fremantle, after a $21 million plan was approved.

A Nicheliving-linked entity is pushing for a court-ordered winding up. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr.

Property 25 Jun 2026

Nicheliving entity seeks court order

A Nicheliving-linked entity has pushed for a court-ordered winding up of its operations, claiming its director Ronnie Michel-Elhaj continued to incur debts.

Podcasts 24 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 24 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the state's largest philanthropic foundations.

Property 24 Jun 2026

$240m Hillarys project approved

A state planning body has approved an apartment plan near Hillarys boat harbour, despite the proposal attracting some community opposition.

Mining 24 Jun 2026

WA’s mining wealth changing, report says

Researchers have estimated the resources sector's contribution to WA at almost $200 billion a year, but warns of the risks of relying too much on the industry.

Laurence Escalante. Photo: Nadia Budihardjo.

Regulation 24 Jun 2026

Escalante amends bail for Sydney trip

VGW founder Laurence Escalante has succeeded in changing his bail arrangements, to accommodate a Sydney trip next month.

Podcasts 23 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 23 2026

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss prescribed burns and the impact on some industries in WA.

Defence 23 Jun 2026

Defence West in AI partnership

Defence Minister Paul Papalia has announced a partnership between Defence West and UK-based Faculty's fellowship program, to boost AI skills for the sector.

A render of the proposed North Fremantle apartments. Image: via DAP document

Property 23 Jun 2026

Green light for North Freo project

A multi-storey apartment block, estimated to cost $22 million, is set to be built next to a lot that was once owned by Victor Goh and is now selling to Edge Visionary Living.

Keri Shannon (inset) is appealing a matter in the Supreme Court.

Regulation 22 Jun 2026

Ex-Cambridge mayor appeals penalty

Former Town of Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon has taken her case against a standards panel to the state's highest court.

City of South Perth. Photo: Gabriel Oliveira

Government 22 Jun 2026

South Perth council in chaos, minister wants reset

The City of South Perth is the latest local government to be in the spotlight after three councillors resigned over the weekend, with the minister calling for a reset of the sector.

Podcasts 19 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 19 2026

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell on the success of architecture practice Hames Sharley.

A tavern has been proposed at a Northbridge site formerly known as The Bakery (inset). Image: DLGIRS

Food & Drink 19 Jun 2026

Northbridge pub plan for ex-arts site

A site that once housed live performance venue, known as The Bakery, has been earmarked for a new 800-person tavern.

CBH Group launched legal action over its Broomehill rail and outloading project. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr

Agribusiness 19 Jun 2026

Court dismisses CBH’s appeal

The country's biggest grain handler has failed in its bid to overturn a court decision relating to a $22 million payment claim over its rapid rail project.

Podcasts 18 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 18 2026

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the state government's aim to boost the connection between VET and university pathways in higher education.