WA Country Health Service has awarded almost $300 million in contract work to more than a dozen contractors in the state, over regular and short-term security services.

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01.07.2025

Artrya announces executive changes

West Perth-based medtech Artrya has looked to co-founder John Konstantopoulos as it moves towards its US market launch.

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01.07.2025

Australia ‘behind the eightball’ in net-zero push

Mining leaders have called for the sector to adopt a more pragmatic approach to decarbonisation as Australia targets carbon neutrality by 2050.

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01.07.2025

Former state ICT chief Nunis to lead health agency

Former government chief information officer Giles Nunis has been appointed to lead state agency Health Support Services.

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01.07.2025

MinRes chair starts, Broughton in at Fortescue

New Mineral Resources chair Malcolm Bundey has taken the wheel of his new, high-profile role, while fellow iron ore miner Fortescue has welcomed a familiar face to its board.

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01.07.2025

Bryah appoints Hill as CEO

Leederville-based junior Bryah Resources has appointed Greg Hill as its chief executive officer, effective immediately.

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01.07.2025

Broken crane halts Thunderbird exports

Shipments from Kimberley Mineral Sands’ Thunderbird operation in the Kimberley have been downgraded for the quarter after another interruption halted operations.

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01.07.2025

Palmerston Association, Sussex Street Community Law Service to merge

The not-for-profit drug and alcohol support organisation and legal service are aiming to provide holistic care, following the merger agreement signed last month.

Business News

30.06.2025

Latto and Smits to depart Liontown

Liontown Resources has announced both Jon Latto and Adam Smits will depart the company in their respective roles as chief financial officer and chief operating officer.

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30.06.2025

PathWest audit reveals confidential medical test leak risks

Western Australian auditor general has found significant weaknesses in the state’s public pathology provider, which stores nearly 14 million medical test results conducted in 2023-24.

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30.06.2025

MinRes makes ‘immaterial’ Yilgarn sale

Mineral Resources has completed the sale of its mothballed Yilgarn Hub iron ore mine for a “confidential and immaterial” amount.

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30.06.2025

Genus scores SA battery, WA grid work

Belmont-based GenusPlus will undertake a $65 million maintenance and upgrade program for Western Power and build a $105 million battery for Alinta Energy in South Australia.

Business News

30.06.2025

July cut likely, but no certainty says Westpac

Westpac has forecast an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia in July rather than August, but added this may not be the “shoo-in” everyone’s expecting.

Business News

30.06.2025

Opinion: Quantum leap for future farmers

OPINION: New technologies and massive computing power hold great promise for agriculture.

Business News

30.06.2025

Resources exports face trade headwinds

Australia’s resources and energy exports are forecast to decline, but gold and iron ore are a silver lining in the latest government outlook.

Business News

30.06.2025

Gumtree offloads HotCopper in $6.8m deal

Gumtree Australia Markets has confirmed the sale of stock market trading platform HotCopper as part of a deal with UK firm ADVFN worth $6.8 million.

Business News

30.06.2025

Brightstar eyes Menzies, Laverton production, Aurumin merger

Junior gold miner Brightstar Resources has laid plans to bring its Laverton and Menzies camps into production and merge with fellow resources pundit Aurumin.

Business News

30.06.2025

ACCC wants Bupa to pay $35m after incorrect claim rejections

The ACCC will seek a court order for private health insurer Bupa to pay $35 million in fines after misleading members over coverage entitlements over a period of five years.

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28.06.2025

At Close of Business podcast June 27 2025

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the Smiths Beach project's history and recent update.

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28.06.2025

Mining sector surges but Australia shares lose ground

Strong gains by the mining sector haven't been enough to keep the Australian share market in the green, while the dollar has climbed to its highest level of 2025 against its faltering US counterpart.

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28.06.2025

Aerison, Innovent engineering dispute continues

Aerison has secured a win over a subpoena in its legal dispute with rival engineering firm Innovent, which includes allegations on contracts with Fortescue, Fluor and Talison.

Business News

28.06.2025

NeuroScientific completes Isopogen acquisition

NeuroScientific has completed its acquisition of Perth pharmaceuticals company Isopogen WA, which controls the StemSmart technology patent, in a bid to boost its stem cell offerings.

Business News

27.06.2025

PFL partnership launches new mental health initiative

ANALYSIS: The Perth Football League's new partnership to further enhance mental health education and support looms as a beacon of hope for those battling issues within.

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27.06.2025

Brite auditor cast aside

A Perth-based audit veteran of more than 20 years, who was tasked with auditing Brite Advisors, has surrendered his license after ASIC found he failed to adequately perform his role.

Business News

27.06.2025

Devlyn books $23m contract over Aboriginal short stay project

Canning Vale-based Devlyn Australia has booked a $23.2 million contract over an Aboriginal short stay accommodation project in Cannington.

Business News

27.06.2025

Stardeck Group cans new Port Hedland venues, eyes Perth pub projects

The proponent behind two new hospitality venues in Port Hedland has walked away from both projects due to time and cost blowouts, and will look to invest in Perth instead.

Business News

27.06.2025

Mark My Words June 27 2025

Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Pilbara mining projects; Smiths Beach; Social housing; WA's energy market; two big IPOs; and CCIWA boss leaving.

Business News

27.06.2025

No backing down in battle for New World

The bidding war for New World Resources continues after Central Asia Metals (CAML) upped its bid price for the Arizona copper play for a second time.

Business News

27.06.2025

McLoughlin to retire as Suncorp chair

Christine McLoughlin has confirmed she will retire as Suncorp Group chair, effective from September 25.

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27.06.2025

Opinion: Pressure builds on housing for the aged

OPINION: The numbers just don’t work, and it’s critical for government to step up with an infrastructure plan.

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27.06.2025

IGO chair to retire as board downsizes

Struggling nickel and lithium producer IGO has flagged a major board restructure, with chairman Michael Nossal and other directors planning to retire as part of a downsizing.

Business News

27.06.2025

First Remplir use in US for Orthocell

Orthocell boss Paul Anderson has heralded the first surgical use of its Remplir nerve repair device in the US as a “significant milestone”.

Business News

26.06.2025

Fremantle SEC Substation sold for $2.6m

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.

Business News

26.06.2025

Review: Glaetzer brings a modern expression

REVIEW: The approach is to reflect the vineyard and the exceptional sourcing of old-vine fruit.

Business News

26.06.2025

Mineral Resources opens Onslow Iron’s glitzy Pilbara FIFO camp

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.

Business News

26.06.2025

Opinion: United on board for next-gen aircraft

OPINION: The big US airline is betting JetZero’s blended wing body-designed planes will transform flying.

Business News

26.06.2025

Pilbara infrastructure ‘not ready’ as climate change intensifies storms

Miners have been warned Pilbara infrastructure will need to be re-engineered to account for increasing frequency and severity of storms.

Business News

26.06.2025

Woolworths to build $28m supermarket in East Victoria Park

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.

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Net blotch diseases to be controlled by new app

Opinion: Time to lead global fight for scam safety

Security services book $270m regional contract

Artrya announces executive changes

Australia ‘behind the eightball’ in net-zero push

Former state ICT chief Nunis to lead health agency

MinRes chair starts, Broughton in at Fortescue

Bryah appoints Hill as CEO

Broken crane halts Thunderbird exports

Palmerston Association, Sussex Street Community Law Service to merge

Latto and Smits to depart Liontown

PathWest audit reveals confidential medical test leak risks

MinRes makes ‘immaterial’ Yilgarn sale

Genus scores SA battery, WA grid work

July cut likely, but no certainty says Westpac

Opinion: Quantum leap for future farmers

Resources exports face trade headwinds

Gumtree offloads HotCopper in $6.8m deal

Brightstar eyes Menzies, Laverton production, Aurumin merger

ACCC wants Bupa to pay $35m after incorrect claim rejections

At Close of Business podcast June 27 2025

Mining sector surges but Australia shares lose ground

Aerison, Innovent engineering dispute continues

NeuroScientific completes Isopogen acquisition

PFL partnership launches new mental health initiative

Brite auditor cast aside

Devlyn books $23m contract over Aboriginal short stay project

Stardeck Group cans new Port Hedland venues, eyes Perth pub projects

Mark My Words June 27 2025

No backing down in battle for New World

McLoughlin to retire as Suncorp chair

Opinion: Pressure builds on housing for the aged

IGO chair to retire as board downsizes

First Remplir use in US for Orthocell

Fremantle SEC Substation sold for $2.6m

Review: Glaetzer brings a modern expression

Mineral Resources opens Onslow Iron’s glitzy Pilbara FIFO camp

Opinion: United on board for next-gen aircraft

Pilbara infrastructure ‘not ready’ as climate change intensifies storms

Woolworths to build $28m supermarket in East Victoria Park

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