Top Stories

Latest News

Miners welcome critical minerals stockpile amid market turbulence

1745483100 from BIZNEWSAU

Critical minerals miners have overwhelmingly welcomed Anthony Albanese’s scarcely-detailed pledge to build a stockpile that could be used as a bargaining chip in trade negotiations.

Rinehart wants defence spend hike to 5pc of GDP

1745482523 from BIZNEWSAU

Gina Rinehart has called for the nation’s defence investment to be more than doubled to 5 per cent of GDP, in an address at the Sydney Opera House on the eve of Anzac Day.

Australian shares finish short week on a high note

1745480897 from BIZNEWSAU

The Australian share market is up for a second-straight week as the US tones down its tough talk on tariffs.

Liontown lifts revenue, production in Q3

1745480668 from BIZNEWSAU

Liontown lifted quarterly production and revenue amid its underground transition at Kathleen Valley, but rising costs and a sluggish value chain squeezed its cash flow.

Linkforce claims $22m from Nepean

1745479958 from BIZNEWSAU

Perth-based contractor Linkforce has lodged a claim for $22.7 million over construction work it completed on an expansion of the Roy Hill iron ore project.

Stand aside! Is WA's rugby league hiatus nearly over?

1745479800 from BIZNEWSAU

ANALYSIS: The long and winding road for a Perth-based rugby league franchise returning to the top flight might have finally led to the NRL's door.

Warning over Pilbara union site access request 'explosion'

1745478921 from BIZNEWSAU

The WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned of an “explosion” of right to enter permit applications, amid tensions between unions and operators in the Pilbara.

Federal election cheat sheet: The policies impacting WA

1745478712 from BIZNEWSAU

With early voting open and polling day just nine sleeps away, Business News looks at what the major parties are offering to voters.

At Close of Business podcast April 24 2025

1745477494 from BIZNEWSAU

Koby Cooke and Isabel Viera discuss movements within the gold sector.

Liberals’ moonshot may be too soon

1745474400 from BIZNEWSAU

Basil Zempilas was the right choice to lead WA’s Liberals, but his meteoric rise may dash his hopes of becoming premier.

Perth corporates rock out for PCHF fundraiser

1745471520 from BIZNEWSAU

Employees from Shell, Chevron, Deloitte and Western Power will be playing at Amplifier Bar to raise funds for Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.

Sheep export ban draws protesters as Bullwinkel candidate moot

1745470666 from BIZNEWSAU

Labor candidate for the newly minted semi-rural seat of Bullwinkel Trish Cook has refused to be drawn on whether Labor’s live sheep export ban is hurting her bid for the seat.

Byford childcare sold for $5.5m

1745464136 from BIZNEWSAU

A South Australian investor has bought the centre from a Subiaco-based property group.

PM reveals desert island plans as he mines WA support

1745462524 from BIZNEWSAU

While revealing plans for a critical minerals reserve while campaigning in Perth, the prime minister outlined his true thoughts on his opponent.

Cybersecurity firm in uni talks

1745460000 from BIZNEWSAU

A Melbourne cybersecurity company has opened a Perth office it hopes will help alleviate the sector’s worker shortfall.

Lean Chalice keeps spending low

1745458697 from BIZNEWSAU

Chalice Mining has continued to reduce its outflows following major cost cuts in August last year, as it aims to pull the investment trigger on the Gonneville project near Toodyay in 2027.

Gold price buoys miners amid turbulent tides

1745456400 from BIZNEWSAU

Geopolitical unrest, inflation, a potential recession and central bank purchases are driving the yellow metal’s price upwards.

Capricorn continues to expand around Mt Gibson

1745453285 from BIZNEWSAU

Gold-focused Capricorn Metals has increased its footprint in Western Australia’s Murchison region, following news of its acquisition of the Ninghan gold project.

Black Swan partnership sparks mental health dialogue

1745452800 from BIZNEWSAU

A collaboration with Hawaiian and Youth Focus is sparking conversations around youth mental health.

Wall St ends higher on hopes of trade war de-escalation

1745451870 from BIZNEWSAU

US stocks finished stronger overnight.

Australian shares trade up to pre-Liberation Day levels

1745395502 from BIZNEWSAU

Australian shares have recovered to their highest levels since US Liberation Day tariffs sparked a sell-off that wiped trillions of dollars from global markets.

Pot Black buys Rosemount Bowl for $3.7m

1745391663 from BIZNEWSAU

The North Perth property has changed hands for the first time in 35 years.

At Close of Business podcast April 23 2025

1745390919 from BIZNEWSAU

Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss trends and revenue streams for sporting businesses in Western Australia.

Gloves off in battle for tourists

1745388000 from BIZNEWSAU

Western Australia’s tourism industry is the sixth largest of the state’s economic sectors in terms of gross value, reaching nearly $18 billion in visitor spending in the past year.

Impact to acquire 50pc stake in Alluminous

1745387918 from BIZNEWSAU

Shares in West Perth-based junior Impact Minerals closed trade up 20 per cent on Wednesday, following news the alumina aspirant had announced plans to acquire a 50 per cent stake in newly-created firm Alluminous.

Dutton pledges $21bn defence boost, income tax cut windback

1745385022 from BIZNEWSAU

Peter Dutton has pledged to increase Australia’s defence spending to 3 per cent of the nation’s GDP within a decade if elected next month, in line with US requests.

Orthocell appoints US-based distributors

1745384400 from BIZNEWSAU

Fresh from receiving clearance from the Food and Drug Administration to distribute its nerve repair product Remplir in the US earlier this month, Murdoch-based Orthocell has appointed an initial four distributors.

Dutton promises $112m to duplicate congestion-plagued Shelley Bridge

1745383580 from BIZNEWSAU

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has pledged $112 million to duplicate congestion-riddled Shelley Bridge, picking up the promise made by the the Liberal Party of WA ahead of the recent the state election.

Victory Metals in line for US financing

1745380105 from BIZNEWSAU

Victory’s North Stanmore rare earths camp is in line for up to US$190 million (A$292 million) in project financing.

Woodside weighs in ahead of election

1745374733 from BIZNEWSAU

Woodside Energy has labeled recent political rhetoric “encouraging” as it progresses a plan to tie a field back through its North West Shelf plant.

Paladin production up 17pc at Langer Heinrich

1745372627 from BIZNEWSAU

Shares in Paladin Energy soared early on Wednesday, following the release of the uranium producer’s March 2025 quarterly report.

Paladin production up 17 per cent at Langer Heinrich

1745372627 from BIZNEWSAU

Shares in Paladin Energy soared early on Wednesday, following the release of uranium producer’s March 2025 quarterly report.

Weston scores in Euro power play

1745371800 from BIZNEWSAU

Like a sweetly timed cover drive, Daniel Weston’s professional and personal life has always been about timing.

Connecting with community, corporates

1745370000 from BIZNEWSAU

Sponsor outreach and exposure remain a key focus for many of WA’s sporting codes, while grassroots development nurtures the next generation of stars.

Guide dog snub for Perth lawyer

1745366400 from BIZNEWSAU

A Perth lawyer has faced discrimination over her guide dog while the community law service she works for has reported several incidences of discrimination.

FBR appoints Robinson as chair

1745366399 from BIZNEWSAU

Robotic technology company FBR has announced the appointment of Shannon Robinson as chair.

Capricorn CEO takes leave to face assault charge

1745311658 from BIZNEWSAU

Capricorn Metals chief executive Paul Criddle has been granted leave pending the resolution of aggravated assault charges, to which he recently pleaded not guilty.

Edge resubmits $450m project amid builder woes

1745308725 from BIZNEWSAU

The Subiaco-based developer is opting to use its own construction arm to build all its projects.

At Close of Business podcast April 22 2025

1745308293 from BIZNEWSAU

Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss Federal Labor’s election pledge to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle income earners.

Gold shines as share safe haven after Trump Fed threat

1745308106 from BIZNEWSAU

The Australian share market is largely unchanged as gains by goldminers and the Commonwealth Bank offset broad losses.

WeMoney secured $12m series A funding, further Escalante backing

1745308073 from BIZNEWSAU

Perth fintech firm WeMoney has secured $12 million in series A funding, led by Laurence Escalante’s family office Lance East Office.

Court throws out Clive Palmer’s $6bn claim

1745307797 from BIZNEWSAU

The Supreme Court has rejected an eleventh-hour bid by Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy to add a massive counter-claim to its long-running battle with Chinese iron ore producer CITIC.

Greatland to buy out Barnaba, Gaines options

1745306996 from BIZNEWSAU

Greatland Gold directors including Mark Barnaba and Elizabeth Gaines will be paid to surrender millions worth of in-the-money share options, to meet the company’s ASX listing requirements.

Embrace the fear and overcome

1745301600 from BIZNEWSAU

Effective public speaking requires patience, poise and preparation.

Brownes Dairy put up for sale

1745301485 from BIZNEWSAU

WA’s oldest and largest dairy company, Brownes, has been put up for sale after its Chinese owner got into financial difficulty over a $200 million loan.

Deep Yellow executive John Borshoff laments ‘broken’ uranium market

1745295433 from BIZNEWSAU

The Deep Yellow executive says sector inactivity and depressed uranium prices spell trouble in the long term for the yellowcake market.

Cook ‘appalled’ by Nedlands council’s hospice stance

1745295188 from BIZNEWSAU

WA Premier Roger Cook says he’s “appalled” by a western suburbs council’s plan to fight excision of public land for the new children’s hospice.

Gold investors keep the faith as price climbs past US$3,400

1745291726 from BIZNEWSAU

The gold price is inching ever higher as trade volatility continues to weigh on investor sentiment.

Marles calls for Coalition defence details, won't commit to troops in north west

1745291166 from BIZNEWSAU

Richard Marles used a press conference this morning to call on the Coalition to reveal its defence policies, while simultaneously deflecting questions on increases to defence presence in WA’s north.

‘No Easter egg’ for Strike's Perth Basin gas JV

1745289292 from BIZNEWSAU

A Perth Basin gas exploration joint venture which counts John Poynton-chaired Strike Energy among its partners has abandoned its latest exploration well.