Sam Jones

Western Australians could be offered rebates of up to $7,500 to install batteries in their households under a WA Labor election commitment unveiled by Roger Cook yesterday.

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam has committed $200 million to improve regional roads and increase supply of government regional officer housing, if elected in March.

WA Labor will introduce a free CAT bus service between Stirling Station and Scarborough Beach, if re-elected, under a $14.2 million commitment.

Growth in wind farm projects has buoyed Boom Logistics first half results, with net profit now up 32 per cent on the same period last year.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss Perth Symphony Orchestra's push into the regions.

The trustee of Australia’s largest superannuation fund has been hit with a $27 million fine for failing to merge multiple member accounts, resulting in duplicate fees.

A proposal by the peak retail lobby group to allow employers to buy out retail workers' penalty rates and overtime via a 25 per cent pay rise has been rubbished by the Federal Government.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss the growth of Tattarang.

The state’s peak resources lobby group has welcomed the federal governments new green iron funding package but urged more focus on WA as the “sensible” choice for green iron industries.

Eleven MCGs – or 18 Optus Stadiums – worth of jobs have been created by the Albanese government, according to Murray Watt, as new statistics reveal a record high participation rate.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the improved outlook for Perth's office market.

Healthcare and construction led the way in wage growth in the December quarter, with figures revealing the slowest annual wage growth in three years.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss what a Trump presidency means for AUKUS.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has cut the cash rate for the first time since November 2020, but governor Michele Bullock has warned the inflation fight isn’t over.

Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest point this year, according to new Roy Morgan data, as Australia waits on the Reserve Bank’s pivotal rates decision, due later today.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss a busy year ahead for a Pilbara youth project.

Anthony Albanese’s Labor have just a three per cent chance of forming a majority government, according to new polls which surveyed more than 40,000 Australians.

Nedlands-based biotech company PYC Therapeutics is rattling the tin for up to $146 million to fund the progression of four novel drug candidates.

WA innovation industry stalwart Peter Rossdeutscher has been appointed as chair of the national body for innovation.

Sam Jones speaks to Isabel Vieira about WA Space Port and the state's role in the global space industry.

April Walker’s WA Space Port is striving to secure the state’s place in the global space race against the odds.

A Perth-founded company developing a drug to combat antimicrobial resistance has added several high-profile names to its ranks, including philanthropist John Poynton.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss business opportunities in maggots.

Independents and lobby groups have rallied against donation caps introduced as part of a bipartisan deal pushed through parliament this morning.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss the more than 120 breweries in Western Australia.

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has slammed an inquiry into the digital transformation, calling it ‘short-sighted’ and ‘simplistic’.

WA precast housing innovator NXT TEC have received development approval for a $3 million housing project, in partnership with Aboriginal-owned housing provider Noongar Mia Mia.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss a WA foundation's free flights to support regional healthcare.

The latest Roy Morgan polling has found, if an election was held now, the Coalition would pick up 51.5 per cent of the two-party preferred vote, resulting in a hung parliament.

Anthony Albanese says an exemption from the US’ 25 per cent steel and aluminium import tariffs is “under consideration” by the Trump Administration, after the two leaders spoke.

Venture Capital investment in Western Australia has significantly slowed, falling from $140 million in 2023 to $80 million in 2024, according to a new report.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss Japanese investments in Western Australia.