Justin Fris

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Justin Fris joined Business News in 2024, covering junior miners, general breaking news and sport.

He previously spent nine years covering sport and general news across regional Australia. Originally from the Gold Coast, Mr Fris initially relocated to Western Australia to complete his degrees, before enjoying stints in Far North Queensland, Geraldton and Bunbury.

Throughout his time with the South Western Times in Bunbury, Mr Fris received industry recognition for his basketball, football and horse racing coverage.

Mr Fris studied at Edith Cowan University, where he graduated with a degree in Sport Management and Communciations.

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Optus Stadium.

Sport 22 min ago

CCI defends taxpayer spending on major events

An expert panel has weighed into the delicate balance of attracting major sporting events to WA, factoring in maximising taxpayer money benefit and accessibility issues.

PGFC

Sport 5 hours ago

Glory unveils facility plans, demands accountability

On a night where Perth Glory officially kicked off its 30th anniversary celebrations, two key club personnel provided key updates regarding the club's future.

Sport 1 day ago

Perth Bears begin permanent CEO search

The Perth Bears have begun their search for a permanent chief executive, following the departure of Anthony De Ceglie on Friday afternoon.

Skill Hire

Manufacturing 1 day ago

Skill Hire opts for centralised Bunbury location

Skill Hire chair Stan Liaros believes the company's new office in the middle of Bunbury will improve its services for clients.

ACOB

Podcasts 2 days ago

At Close of Business podcast October 12 2026

Justin Fris speaks to Mark Beyer about Cash Converters' lengthy involvement with all levels of rugby league in Western Australia.

Gold

Mining 2 days ago

Ballard to raise up to $50m

West Perth-based Ballard Mining has announced it will raise up to $50 million, as it eyes hitting the two-million-ounce barrier at its Mt Ida gold project in the Goldfields.

SCEE

Manufacturing 2 days ago

SCEE to acquire Entire, enter new sector

Graeme Dunn-led Southern Cross Electrical Engineering will enter the mechanical services sector, after announcing it will acquire Victoria-based Entire Operations.

Power

Contracts 2 days ago

Genus acquires Kiwi contractor for up to NZ$65m

GenusPlus Group has taken a key step in further its growth in New Zealand, after inking a deal to acquire private Kiwi contractor Universal Communications Group.

Sport 2 days ago

Cashies committed to WA Rugby League

The Cash Converters name is never far from the conversation when talk turns to the growth of rugby league in Western Australia during the past 30 years.

ADC

Sport 09 Oct 2026

De Ceglie departs as Perth Bears CEO

Anthony De Ceglie has stepped down as chief executive of the Perth Bears, effective immediately.

Lawson

Mining 08 Oct 2026

Torque taps investors for $25m

Tolga Kumova-backed Torque Metals has rattled the tin for $25 million as it moves to add further growth at its Ritz gold project in the Goldfields.

Gold

Mining 08 Oct 2026

Full steam ahead for Ramelius, WAF

GOLD WRAP: Ramelius shrugged off wet weather issues to remain on schedule, while West African enjoyed another record-breaking quarter in Burkina Faso.

ADC

Sport 07 Oct 2026

Premier drawn into Bears claims

WA premier Roger Cook has refused to be drawn into east coast-based speculation surrounding the future of Perth Bears chief executive Anthony De Ceglie.

Regis

Mining 07 Oct 2026

GOLD WRAP: Guidance remains for Regis, Emerald

GOLD WRAP: Although operations were impacted for both companies during the September 2026 quarter, both Emerald and Regis Resources have affirmed their FY27 production guidance.

Contracts 07 Oct 2026

Kinetic secures $250m WAPOL contract

Kinetic IT has extended its working relationship with the WA Police Force, after securing a new IT services agreement.

Astral

Mining 06 Oct 2026

Estrella divests nickel rights to Astral

Astral Resources' push to further develop its Mandilla gold project in the Goldfields has continued, after securing a key agreement with Estrella Resources.

Civmec

Contracts 06 Oct 2026

Civmec secures $220m contract haul

Civmec's push to further diversify its order book has paid off, landing a suite of new contracts and extensions in WA and Queensland.

Macmahon

Contracts 05 Oct 2026

Macmahon books $98m extension

Michael Finnegan-led Macmahon Holdings will continue its working relationship with Vault Minerals, after securing a key extension on Monday.

Mining 01 Oct 2026

Volt subsidiary finalises Ukraine production campaign

Volt Resources chief executive Prashant Chintawar says he is encouraged by inaugural production undertaken by its Ukrainian subsidiary, Zavaliesky Graphite.

Mojave

Mining 01 Oct 2026

Locksley looks closer to home in FY27

Locksley Resources chair Bevan Tarratt says the junior will be shifting its focus away from antimony in FY27, following a strategic review of its assets.

Uranium

Mining 01 Oct 2026

Aura appoints new president, focus on Tiris

Fremantle-based Aura Energy has made a series of key appointments in order to accelerate progression at its Tiris uranium project in Mauritania.

St Paul's

Mining 30 Sep 2026

Bellevue's gold bound for historical landmark

Gold from Bellevue Gold's namesake project is heading to London, where it will play a key part in major refurbishment activities at St Paul's Cathedral.

Kangankunde

Mining 30 Sep 2026

Market reacts despite Lindian optimism

Despite expressing optimism around long-term exportation of concentrate from its flagship Malawi project, Lindian Resources shares have taken a hit.

Black Cat Syndicate

Mining 30 Sep 2026

Black Cat shares down following guidance release

Shares in Black Cat Syndicate were sold off early on Wednesday morning, following release of the goldminer's FY27 annual production guidance metrics.

Sport 29 Sep 2026

Develop sets $458 million growth capital budget

Growth will continue at Bill Beament-led Develop Global in FY27, following the release of its guidance metrics for the upcoming year.

At Close of Business.

Podcasts 29 Sep 2026

At Close of Business podcast September 29 2026

Tom Zaunmayr and Justin Fris discuss a community at the coalface of the wind turbine debate.

Glory

Sport 29 Sep 2026

Perth Glory rekindles Chicken Treat partnership

The logo of a WA fast food chain has made a return to the front of Perth Glory's men's kit for the first time since its 1997-98 National Soccer League campaign.

Lycopodium

Contracts 29 Sep 2026

Lycopodium lands $42.9m contract

Peter De Leo-led Lycopodium has continued its longstanding working partnership with Endeavour Mining, after booking another major engineering and procurement contract.

Mining

Contracts 29 Sep 2026

Perenti secures $205m contract suite

Perenti has secured a wide range of drilling contracts across its portfolio, along with a major underground-based deal with Endeavour Mining.

ACOB

Podcasts 25 Sep 2026

At Close of Business podcast September 25 2026

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss the business aspects and benefits behind Saturday's AFL Grand Final between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions.

Uranium

Mining 25 Sep 2026

Peninsula records minor MRE lift at Lance

Peninsula Energy has announced a slight mineral resource estimate increase at its flagship Lance uranium project in the US.

Gold

Mining 25 Sep 2026

Meeka taps investors for $40m

Shares in West Perth-based Meeka Metals fell by more than 20 per cent early on Friday morning, following news it would undertake a significant capital raise.

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