A $200 million floating port on the coast of Broome has been unveiled, with its proponents touting the potential to redefine passenger and freight dynamics in the region.

Business News

12.09.2025

Opinion: Message sticks hold leadership lesson

OPINION: Third and final report from Scotland looks at the transformative nature of storytelling.

Business News

12.09.2025

Former CEO getting $50m payout from Virgin Australia

After receiving below-market compensation for years, former Virgin Australia boss Jayne Hrdlicka is getting more than $50 million following its successful IPO.

Business News

12.09.2025

Childcare concerns spread to WA

The early childhood education sector has recently received state and federal funding.

Business News

12.09.2025

Mark My Words September 12 2025

Mark Pownall and Elisha Newell discuss Iluka mothballing key operations; Pilbara renewables; BGC Cement sale; new CME chief; Zorzi Builders; and Freo projects.

Business News

11.09.2025

Opinion: Red tape tied in tight knots

OPINION: Words and actions not in alignment when it comes to WA’s anachronistic retail trading hours regime.

Business News

11.09.2025

Subi office deals total $21m

Three recent major transactions in Subiaco, including the sale of MJA Studio’s offices, show strong interest from owner occupiers.

Business News

11.09.2025

Opinion: No force majeure on council mergers

OPINION: Council mergers would reduce representation and strip away the local voices essential to regional WA.

Business News

11.09.2025

EPA backs AGL’s bid to triple power output at Kwinana station

The environmental watchdog has backed AGL Energy’s bid to triple its gas-fired Kwinana Swift Power Station output, recommending it be approved subject to conditions.

Business News

11.09.2025

Defence awards $7.3bn in property contracts

ASX-listed contractors Ventia, Downer and Service Stream have been awarded Department of Defence asset management contracts with a combined value of $7.3 billion.

Business News

11.09.2025

Banks, health care stocks weigh down Aussie market

Australian shares have continued to slip from late August's all-time high, but analysts remain optimistic about medium-term returns despite the pullback.

Business News

11.09.2025

REIWA appoints Blaine Slater to chief executive

Blaine Slater has been appointed chief executive of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, following Cath Hart’s resignation in May.

Business News

11.09.2025

Fortescue Zero chief steps down

Fortescue Zero chief executive Ellie Coates has stepped down from her role leading the miner’s green technology development division from the United Kingdom due to family reasons.

Business News

11.09.2025

Barminco notches $300m contract at Ramelius' Dalagargana gold project

Listed contractor Perenti’s underground mining division Barminco has secured a $300 million contract from Ramelius Resources at its newly acquired Dalgaranga gold asset.

Business News

11.09.2025

Pigram Brothers hang up the mic

The founders of one of Western Australia’s greatest cultural dynasties have announced their retirement, closing the book on a Kimberley music legend spanning four decades.

Business News

10.09.2025

Business success delivers inaugural first grade title for Willagee Bears

The Willagee Bears broke through for their inaugural first grade title in Saturday's NRL WA grand final, on the back of a business model delivering new revenue and supporting the community.

Business News

10.09.2025

Iluka to mothball WA mineral sands mine

Iluka Resources is preparing to mothball its Cataby mineral sands mine north of Perth in response to subdued demand, sending its shares plummeting more than 10 per cent in early trade.

Business News

10.09.2025

Opinion: Education an investment tool

OPINION: Discipline and good advice from those in the know can smooth the move into the innovation sphere.

Business News

10.09.2025

Sweet tooth, will deliver

Taking a simple approach has helped sweet treat founder Darby Jensz start her business and allowed it to grow.

Business News

10.09.2025

Stokes, ACE to pay $13.5m for Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation actions

Seven West Media chair Kerry Stokes has been ordered to pay $13.5 million, as the financial backer of Ben Roberts-Smith who lost his defamation action against Nine newspapers.

Business News

10.09.2025

Iron ore ships at risk due to jellyfish bloom at Pilbara ports

An immense plague of a humble jellyfish is causing operational problems for ships at the Port of Port Hedland.

Business News

10.09.2025

Maddington’s $415m data centre approved

The state's largest data centre will be built in Maddington, after a development assessment panel today approved the $415 million project, subject to several conditions.

Business News

10.09.2025

New appointments at Business News

After five years of revenue growth, Business News has made three key editorial appointments as part of its efforts to continue leading the state in its coverage of news and opinion.

Business News

10.09.2025

Fortescue, ex-staff tech row ‘under threat’

A dispute over confidential information between Fortescue and Element Zero continues to drag with a scheduled hearing date under “enormous threat” for delay.

Business News

10.09.2025

Native food farm planned for former Stolen Generations mission

The grounds of a former Aboriginal mission in the South West will be turned into a native food farm with aspirations to introduce new lines of produce to the booming market.

Business News

09.09.2025

The Lester Prize locks in three-year Westpac partnership

Western Australia's prominent national portraiture prize has secured a $90,000 three-year partnership with Westpac, as its total prize pool and entry numbers top the Archibald Prize.

Business News

09.09.2025

Autoleague adds 2ha Forrestdale footprint

Major Perth-based car dealer Autoleague will expand to a new $16 million showroom in a significant extension of the business founded on the former DVG motoring empire.

Business News

09.09.2025

WA ‘slow to change’, Summit Home Group says

One of the state’s major builders is critical of the industry’s preoccupation with double brick homes, but says it is slowly changing.

Business News

09.09.2025

AusPost package shipments resume to US

Australia Post will resume sending parcels to the US for business customers after abruptly ending the service due to tariff upheavals.

Business News

09.09.2025

Alcoa backs Equus gas project

A $US30 million ($46 million) funding deal with Alcoa has lifted hopes the privately-owned Equus gas project off WA’s north-west coast could finally be developed.

Business News

09.09.2025

PFL eyes further community growth

Perth Football League president Geoff Glass says the competition remains committed to enhancing its community footprint, following another season of growth.

Business News

09.09.2025

Future Fund eclipses $250bn after bumper return

Australia's sovereign wealth fund has delivered a strong result for financial year 2025, despite significant global economic turmoil.

Business News

09.09.2025

ANZ to cut 3,500 staff

ANZ has announced some 3,500 jobs will be cut over the next twelve months in a $560 million restructure, which will also see consultant numbers trimmed.

Business News

09.09.2025

The Good Guys fined $13.5m for misleading promotions

The Federal Court passed down the fine after the retailer admitted to misleading customers via store credit promotions.

Business News

09.09.2025

Opinion: Disrupting to stay a step ahead

OPINION: No business edge lasts for long, so ongoing reinvention is the key to avoiding extinction.

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Opinion: Working the system, reaping the rewards

Element 25 rattles the tin for Butcherbird

Ammonia project gets rights to Pilbara port site

Icetana AI’s project in limbo

Hillarys builder Tingey Development Group collapses into liquidation

Kimberley Marine Support Base opens $200m floating port

Opinion: Message sticks hold leadership lesson

Former CEO getting $50m payout from Virgin Australia

Childcare concerns spread to WA

Mark My Words September 12 2025

Opinion: Red tape tied in tight knots

Subi office deals total $21m

Opinion: No force majeure on council mergers

EPA backs AGL’s bid to triple power output at Kwinana station

Defence awards $7.3bn in property contracts

Banks, health care stocks weigh down Aussie market

REIWA appoints Blaine Slater to chief executive

Fortescue Zero chief steps down

Barminco notches $300m contract at Ramelius' Dalagargana gold project

Pigram Brothers hang up the mic

Business success delivers inaugural first grade title for Willagee Bears

Iluka to mothball WA mineral sands mine

Opinion: Education an investment tool

Sweet tooth, will deliver

Stokes, ACE to pay $13.5m for Roberts-Smith’s failed defamation actions

Iron ore ships at risk due to jellyfish bloom at Pilbara ports

Maddington’s $415m data centre approved

New appointments at Business News

Fortescue, ex-staff tech row ‘under threat’

Native food farm planned for former Stolen Generations mission

The Lester Prize locks in three-year Westpac partnership

Autoleague adds 2ha Forrestdale footprint

WA ‘slow to change’, Summit Home Group says

AusPost package shipments resume to US

Alcoa backs Equus gas project

PFL eyes further community growth

Future Fund eclipses $250bn after bumper return

ANZ to cut 3,500 staff

The Good Guys fined $13.5m for misleading promotions

Opinion: Disrupting to stay a step ahead

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