Business News - Wa

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the first year of Alcoa of Australia boss Elsabe Muller. MinRes won't comment on suspected changes; Marco guilty of defrauding investors; and local government candidates confirmed.

Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the news of the week including; Kwinana port dramas; major developments at Austal; ACCC concerns over RAC Insurance; Indigenous contracting worth $3bn; and the Hedland council gets sacked.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Perth's flexible workspace sector is primed for growth. Plus: Crestlink buys Cockatoo Island project; Property experts criticise govt agencies; State tightens Chevron turtle panel rules.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss how creativity and culture can sometimes come at a cost. Plus: Gerry Harvey backs Cott project; Automic sold for $725m; Indigenous business hits $3bn.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss WA’s planned exit from coal power comes with many challenges and significant costs. Plus: NRW makes $200m acquisition; MinRes takes control of RDG; Port Hedland council fired, commissioners appointed.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA music festival organisers are adapting their business models in response to economic challenges. Plus: Austal founder Rothwell resigns; Coles plans $28m shopping centre; CBH locks union out of Kwinana.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why players within the rare earths sector are seeking stability. Plus: Austal profit rockets, Hanwha call looms; Unions to escalate CBH port strike; Govt carrot for $4bn power spend.

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Rio Tinto boss Simon Trott's first week; Mineral Resources; Local governments in trouble; Reynolds v Higgins judgment; Michael Chaney and Wesfarmers; and major companies' annual results.

Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how four regional WA maltsters are doing their bit to reduce the reliance on global agribusinesses for WA craft brewers. Plus: MinRes slides to heavy $900m loss; Lynas raises +$800m, flags US uncertainty; Wesfarmers lifts profit, plans capital return.

Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Western Australia's ice cream industry. Plus: Trott makes sweeping leadership changes; EMCO wins $43m Rockingham SHS contract; Freight plan to strengthen supply chain.

Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WAFarmers is laying the groundwork for a busy few years for our agricultural sector. Plus: Minister backs Hedland commission call; Lions Eye Institute in $14m upgrade; Qube buys Albany export facility.

Ella Loneragan and Justin Fris discuss why Megan Harrison wants to make sure no woman is denied access to an essential item in the workplace or sporting arena. Plus: $30bn Santos deal delayed again; Mine death at Rio's Simandou; PLS slides into the red, posts $196m loss.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss Darren Pateman's career with Finbar Group. Plus: Cashed up Regis mum on M&A; Tellus to expand waste facility; Carey reassures private sector on HAFF.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss project hopes; lithium partners' spat; Roy Hill; Kerry Stokes' views; broker buyouts; defence contracts; and WA tourism developments.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Cirque du Soleil’s continual pursuit of creativity. Plus: Northern Star reports dividend record, Hemi tax break; Vault to buy back shares, Tonkin to depart; Finbar profit dips 12pc.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why insolvency experts are seeing challenges spread to mining services. Plus: Hofmann gets US defence tick; Morley Galleria sets 2026 opening; Brown to oversee councils as inspector.

Jack McGinn and Elisha Newell discuss how sweeping reforms to competition law will reshape how Australian companies undertake M&As. Plus: Stokes' Pilbara alarm falls flat; Monadelphous, Macmahon, SRG report revenue rises; iiNet in cyber incident, 280,000 customers exposed.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss how several global companies have reshaped Western Australia's local mining technology sector. Plus: Hancock reignites Saudi exploration push; Pilbara iron plant backed by EPA; Panel to decide Hesperia's $500m battery plan.

Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss the recent scrapping of four major hydrogen plays. PlusRottnest Wadjemup redevelopment takes a step forward; Forrests' Fiveight plan for Cape Lodge revealed; Ampol to acquire 500 new stations in $1.1bn deal.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the lithium sector; El Caballo; Fremantle hotel plans; RBA's rate cut; Federal government fund's loss; Seven West Media results; and Revo Fitness boss Andrew Holder.