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.
Metcash has announced the creation of the Total Tools and Hardware Group – a merged entity of its Independent Hardware Group and Total Tools Holdings entities.
Experienced businessman Peter Stokes has been appointed managing director and chief executive of Strike Energy, as the company aims to further strengthen its leadership team.
West Perth-based junior Alchemy Resources has secured the remaining 50 per cent of iron ore rights at the Bryah basin project, located north of Meekatharra.
Babylon Pump and Power is hopeful of being able to enhance its earnings power on the back of news it has filed documents to acquire Bunbury-based Blue Hire.
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Grant Wilson says its newly signed co-management agreement with Rio Tinto could instill positive mining change in the Pilbara.
Scott Wyatt-led Viva Energy Group has received environmental backing from the Victorian state government in relation to its proposed LNG terminal in Geelong.
Swan Districts Football Club chief executive Jeff Dennis has announced he will depart the club in late-August, citing “a desire to pursue new personal and family priorities”.
Gold-focused Resolute Mining has joined the chorus of companies unclear about the status of its exploration permits within the West African nation of Guinea.