The Australian Baseball League has confirmed the Perth Heat will participate in the 2025-26 season.
At Close of Business podcast June 26 2025
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Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss Rio Tinto's $3.1bn Western Range iron ore mine and a commodity pricing agency's bold change to its reporting metrics.
Rio Tinto makes the grade
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Days before the opening of Rio Tinto’s $3.1 billion Western Range iron ore mine, one commodity pricing agency announced a bold change to its reporting metrics.
MTM to raise $50m
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Michael Walshe-led MTM Critical Minerals has announced plans to raise $50 million towards its push into the US market, along with flagging a name change in due course.
Mineral Resources opens Onslow Iron’s glitzy Pilbara FIFO camp
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A 500-room workforce camp built to house Mineral Resources’ Onslow Iron mine workforce has been unveiled, promising premium facilities in an effort to attract and retain staff.
UWA research shows costs, funding hole drain charities
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Research from The University of Western Australia shows the state’s not-for-profit sector is buckling under pressure of increased demand for services.
Review: Glaetzer brings a modern expression
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REVIEW: The approach is to reflect the vineyard and the exceptional sourcing of old-vine fruit.
Fremantle SEC Substation sold for $2.7m
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With the assistance of the Finis and the state government, Circus WA and the Fremantle Press have secured their first permanent home on Parry Street in Fremantle.
Fremantle SEC Substation sold for $2.6m
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With the assistance of the Finis and the state government, Circus WA and the Fremantle Press have secured their first permanent home on Parry Street in Fremantle.
Woolworths to build $28m supermarket in East Victoria Park
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Woolworths Group is one step closer to building a two-storey supermarket and childcare centre in East Victoria Park, after a panel greenlit its $28 million application.
WA firm hack highlights supply chain vulnerability
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Cybersecurity experts are warning the recent hack of a WA-based engineering contractor highlights the vulnerabilities within resources and defence supply chains.
Pilbara infrastructure ‘not ready’ as climate change intensifies storms
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Miners have been warned Pilbara infrastructure will need to be re-engineered to account for increasing frequency and severity of storms.
Barminco books $200m contract with Westgold
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Perenti’s underground mining services contractor Barminco has secured a three-year $200 million contract with Westgold at its Great Fingall project near Cue.
City of Joondalup CEO to depart
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The City of Joondalup will not renew the contract of chief executive James Pearson, resolving to put the position to the open market.
At Close of Business podcast June 25 2025
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Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss the growth trajectory of Indigenous businesses in WA.
Fallout of Mercedes liquidation continues
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More than 50 customers are believed to be impacted by the collapse of residential builders Mercedes Group and Inka Builders.
Local shares flat as Commonwealth Bank hits record high
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The local share market has closed about where it started despite its biggest component heading further into uncharted territory.
Panel talks challenges Indigenous businesses face
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A panel of speakers has highlighted the challenges faced by Indigenous businesses in the state, at a Business News event.
Tasmea projects $70m profit in FY26
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Tasmea has forecast a $70 million net profit after tax for FY26 – up 34 per cent year-on-year – as it scales its national footprint.
Perth Festival reports economic impact of $19.2m
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The arts organisation has recorded an increase in its economic impact, according to its 2025 impact report.
Pilbara Summit: Lawyer Clare Pope presses case for lawfare limits
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An experienced corporate lawyer has called for limits on lawfare to curb the power of spurious cases to meddle with project approvals.
Rinehart no Lynas deal broker: Lacaze
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Lynas Rare Earths chief Amanda Lacaze has weighed in on Gina Rinehart’s role in the failed $10 billion mega-merger of her company and MP Materials, which broke down last year.
Apartment build revival on failed Dingo pub site in Fremantle
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A multi-million-dollar apartment block will be built in Fremantle, on a site previously earmarked for a Dingo Brewing Company pub that never came to fruition.
OPINION: The institutions tend to operate less efficiently when they pursue changes to their structures.
EPA backs Rio Tinto’s West Angelas mine expansion
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The environmental watchdog has backed Rio Tinto’s expansion of its West Angelas iron ore operation but with conditions to mitigate impacts on Karijini National Park.
SRG books contracts worth $850m
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SRG Global boss David Macgeorge says its success in securing work with "blue-chip" clients outlines the diverse and versatile nature of the company.
Broome renewable firm wins remote work
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Broome-based renewables energy firm GenOffGrid has secured two contracts for work on remote community stores in the North West, with a combined value of around $1 million.
Australia’s inflation falls sharply as rate cut expectations rise
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Underlying inflation has eased to its lowest level in more than three years, bolstering expectations the Reserve Bank will lower interest rates at its July meeting.
BHP’s Tim Day talks down Simandou threat to Pilbara iron ore industry
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WA is under pressure from other nations wanting to replicate the state’s iron ore success story, BHP’s Tim Day says, though he is confident Simandou is no Pilbara killer.
Paladin appoints Hemburrow as MD
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Uranium producer Paladin Energy has announced Paul Hemburrow has been appointed managing director and chief executive, succeeding Ian Purdy.
Indigenous businesses on growth trajectory
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Increased contracting opportunities with big miners and government procurement programs underpin growth of the sector.
Wall Street ends higher as Middle East tensions cool
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US stocks rallied overnight as investors welcomed a fragile truce between Israel and Iran.
Perth Festival chief executive Nathan Bennett resigns
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Nathan Bennett will be stepping down to become chief executive of World Masters Games Perth 2029 early next year.
Libs target ‘irresponsible’ spending
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Opposition treasury spokesperson Sandra Brewer has accused the state’s treasurer of deviating from the McGowan-era promise of fiscal responsibility and warned of the implications of a downturn.
Rinehart lashes ‘magic pudding’ net zero
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Gina Rinehart has lashed net zero as “unobtainable and expensive”, while celebrating Hancock Prospecting and Rio Tinto’s Hope Downs 2 $2.5 billion investment call.
Peter Cock resigns as CCIWA chief
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The chief executive of the state's biggest business representative group, Peter Cock, has resigned, after less than six months in the role.
At Close of Business podcast June 24 2025
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Koby Cooke and Mark Beyer discuss key components behind Wallis Drilling's success.
Former Modco Residential director fined in tribunal
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A former Modco Residential director has acknowledged and deeply regretted the stress caused to the collapsed builder's customers, a tribunal decision shows.
White Cliff Minerals appoints John Hancock to board
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Ahead of a follow up drilling campaign at its Rae copper project in Canada, Perth-based junior White Cliff Minerals has taken further steps to strengthen the company.
ASX listers soar on first trading day
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Greatland Resources shares finished the day 10.61 per cent higher, while Virgin Australia notched an 11.4 per cent gain.
Australian shares rally on Iran-Israel ceasefire deal
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The Australian share market has rallied as Middle East tensions ease, with Iran's retaliation against the US largely symbolic and news of a ceasefire between the Islamic Republic and Israel.
H-U plans $50m hospital car park in Murdoch precinct
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H-U’s proposed seven-storey staff car park at the Murdoch Health precinct is estimated to be valued at $50 million, with the application submitted to the state's peak planning body.
Opinion: Tap the best of local industry
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OPINION: Australia’s capability and reliable supply chains are important in conflict.
Wildcats buoyed by additional off-court opportunities
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ANALYSIS: Following the release of the 2025-26 National Basketball League schedule on Friday, one thing appeared to be unanimous.
Wallis team builds success on own rigs
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Designing and building its own equipment has been a critical part of Wallis Drilling’s 60-year story.
Rio Tinto partners with Pilbara Aboriginal health, funds $5m
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Iron ore giant Rio Tinto has partnered with Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance, investing millions of dollars in healthcare services in the state’s North West.
Capricorn extends partnership with MACA
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Capricorn Metals has extended its close working relationship with Perth-based contractor MACA at its flagship Karlawinda gold project.
Virgin Australia has returned to the ASX with a $685 million IPO, while Greatland completed its dual listing following a $490 million raise.
Rio Tinto, Hancock pour $2.5bn into Hope Downs 2 in Pilbara
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Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting will invest $2.47 billion into the development of the joint venture's Hope Downs iron ore asset in the Pilbara.
Collins Foods statutory profit down 88.5 pc
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Challenging market conditions, coupled by significant impairments with its KFC Netherlands operations, resulted in ASX-listed Collins Foods' statutory profit down 88.5 per cent to $8.8 million in FY25.
