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.
Domino’s Pizza posted a net loss of $22.2 million for the first six months of the 2025 financial year, down from a profit of $58 million during the prior corresponding period.
Ascot-based GR Engineering Services increased its revenue to $272.1 million during the first six months of the 2025 year – up $84.8 million from the prior corresponding period.
Cash Converters managing director Sam Budiselik says the company’s improved assessment of credit risk has aided the company’s half-year financial performance.
NIB Holdings boss Ed Close is confident the private health insurer will finish the 2025 financial year strongly, despite its profits taking a hit during the first half.
Days after announcing a series of strong half-year results, engineering firm Monadelphous has secured a series of new contracts, valued at around $400 million.
The push for the WA Italian Club and Perth Soccer Club to return as one has been nearly a decade in the making, according to Perth SC president Jason Marocchi.
Despite overall external revenue regressing by 11 per cent from the prior corresponding period, Emeco Holdings posted strong profits during the first six months of the 2025 financial year.
Mineral sands miner Iluka Resources generated a full-year net profit of $231 million, down 33 per cent from $343 million in 2024, citing multiple factors.
Bosnia and Herzegovina-focused Adriatic Metals has announced plans to raise $80 million, in order to accelerate operations at its flagship Vares silver operation.
Macmahon Holdings posted a reduced net profit of $30 million during the first half of the 2025 financial year, which was down 17.8 per cent from $36.5 million.
Frontier Energy has appointed former Western Power chief executive Guy Chalkley as its non-executive chair, following an appointment of Mark McGowan that was ultimately never ratified.
Shares in High Wycombe-based FBR were sold off on Monday, following an update regarding its proposed joint venture with US-based building materials firm CRH Ventures.
Henderson-based Civmec has reiterated concerns regarding a shift in market conditions, which it says could result in the delaying or re-scheduling of projects.
St George Mining’s commitment towards generating success at its Araxá niobium rare earth elements project in Brazil has been backed by another major Chinese company.
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's cash profit grew by 2 per cent to $5.13 billion during the first half of the 2025 financial year, which was spurred on by volume growth in key businesses.
A Subiaco-based junior is hopeful it can benefit from China’s recent decision to ban the exportation of specific molybdenum-based products into the US.
East Perth-based contractor Lycopodium has secured a definitive feasibility contract at Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie nickel-cobalt project, valued at $5.4 million.
A commitment to reducing costs in challenging times has resulted in the East Fremantle Football Club easing financial strain prior to its new era at Moss Street.