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.
Western Force chief executive Niamh O'Connor is excited about an opportunity for the club to help further increase the presence of rugby union in the community.
Perth-based copper explorer Emu has announced another key change at the top, with Adrian Griffin ceasing his consulting services arrangement with the company.
ASX-listed Tasmea has agreed to acquire the nation's largest privately owned labour hire business, WorkPac Group, in a deal worth as much as $60.7 million.
Auric Mining boss Mark English says the company is in a good place heading into 2026, following positive news from its Munda goldmine in the Goldfields.
Industrial services company WestStar Industrial has booked a series of contracts valued at $40 million through its wholly owned subsidiary, Alltype Engineering.
Listed copper play Sandfire Resources has returned to the Australian mining scene with a $240 million deal with Havilah Resources, sending the latter's share price soaring almost 50 per cent.
PYC Therapeutics has announced that Peter Coleman has been appointed non-executive chair, effective from the end of its annual general meeting on November 18.
Semiconductor developer 4DS Memory has announced changes to its board remuneration, as the company continues its wide-ranging strategic review into its operations.
Despite a looming 2025 season finale in Abu Dhabi likely to go down to the wire, SailGP chief executive Sir Russell Coutts already has one eye on next season's opener in WA.
Scorpion Minerals shares rose 15 per cent early on Tuesday to 3 cents, following news the junior had signed a strategic MOU with China-based GreatPower Nickel and Cobalt Materials.
Stealth Group Holdings shares closed trade up 60 per cent to $1.11 on Monday, following news it was set to acquire Hardware & Building Traders Pty Ltd.
Shares in Monadelphous are rallying after the engineering firm advised its anticipating a stronger full-year revenue result on bumper demand, while also booking extra work with BHP and Rio Tinto.
Shares in Caravel Minerals closed trade on Friday up 11 per cent to 19.5 cents, following news the junior had signed a non-binding MOU with India-based Adani Enterprises.