Sam Jones

Company director Rob Cole has retired from all of his board roles, including as chair of Iluka Resources and Perth Airport, a month after health issues forced a leave of absence.

The ACCC has commenced federal court proceedings against contractors Ventia and Spotless Facility Services, and four executives, over price fixing in defence services.

Microsoft has announced an expansion of its datacentre footprint into Western Australia, launching an Azure Extended Zone in Perth by mid-2025.

Tech giants with Australian revenue of more than $250 million will be pushed to pay for news from Australian outlets via a new incentive scheme announced today.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the year's highs and lows of WA's wealthiest names.

The federal government will subside three days of childcare per week for families earning up to $530,000, under an election commitment unveiled today.

Battery metals player Vulcan Energy Resources will tap investors for $164 million as it moves towards commencing work at its Phase One Lionheart project.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss investments in alternative assets.

Hope Valley-based National Steel Workplace has been fined $350,000 after an apprentice’s clothes caught fire during welding activities and the company failed to report the incident.

Twelve innovative WA critical tech companies will get a unique foothold in the US market thanks to a new government accelerator program.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a Burekup-based cricket bat and equipment manufacturer.

Australia’s first fluorite production facility has been granted major project status by the federal government, becoming the northernmost major project in the nation.

Construction of the new submariner training centre at HMAS Stirling started today, as the dollar figure for the project was revealed.

The federal government will look to support the offshore decommissioning industry with the launch of its new Offshore Resources Decommissioning Roadmap.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Perth company Carabiner Architects.

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced by the state.

Darwin-based Tivan has been announced as one of five recipients of grants under the federal government's International Partnerships in Critical Minerals program.

The state government has launched its 10-year science and technology plan, aimed at leveraging the state’s unique scientific and tech prowess to become a global leader in several industries.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the trends observed in the executive remuneration special feature.

Commonwealth Bank has paused its “kick in the guts” move to charge a $3 fee on in-branch and online transfers for some customers after a pile on from across the political isle.

A self-maintaining aquarium, hydrofoil surfboards and a biobank to preserve coral species were among the unique innovations on show as part of the West Tech Coast event.

The state government has unveiled a co-investment program aimed at assisting WA-based businesses in the wind energy industry to scale up, with $8 million in funding available.

As Australia's longest-running tech and innovation festival kicks off in Perth, the state government has announced its latest round of innovation grant recipients.

Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss the largest project in the Noongar Place Names initiative.

Australian house prices have experienced their weakest growth in almost two years, as experts warn a downturn is gathering momentum in the major capital cities.

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a survey on the future issues of Perth.

Carbon abatement company SeaStock has officially opened its Fremantle headquarters, adding to a year of milestones.

East Victoria Park could be set for a new supermarket precinct, after a $27.5 million development application was submitted for a two-storey shopping centre and childcare facility.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a shifting trend in office fit outs, in favour of green spaces.

Australian Finance Group has announced it is offering to take a non-controlling equity stake across its network of mortgage broking businesses.

A Perth-founded startup that provides an online platform for those wishing to rent community space has received $2 million from Purpose Ventures as it targets expansion to the UK.

The federal government's Future Made in Australia plan will exclude fossil fuel funding, under a deal struck with the Greens to pass 29 pieces of legislation on the last day of sitting.