Mark Beyer

Ten successful Aboriginal business owners, including five from WA, have come together to form an angel investing network with backing from the US government and Minderoo Foundation.

CITIC Pacific Mining has challenged conventional wisdom around magnetite production, citing a study that shows lower lifecycle emissions compared to traditional iron ore.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Super Pit expansion, Aboriginal heritage laws, Forrests donate $5 billion, big property deals, Vikas Rambal, David Flanagan, law and construction reviews.

Perth was one of the biggest improvers in the latest global liveability index but ranked well behind Melbourne and Sydney.

Perth-based Electro Ventures has become the major shareholder in e-bike startup Tiller Rides, adding to its portfolio of 12 businesses in the renewable energy and clean transport sectors.

BHP is planning to install up to 500 megawatts of green energy in the Pilbara so it can switch its haul trucks from diesel to batteries.

Collie is set to have two large-scale battery energy storage systems, with French renewable energy company Neoen proceeding with construction of a 219 megawatt unit.

Alumina producer Alcoa has won effusive backing from the WA government after agreeing to a second change to its mining plans in the jarrah forests south of Perth.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the varied approach of WA's philanthropists.

The company behind Dome cafes is planning to redevelop one of Perth's oldest wineries in tandem with a state government upgrade of the surrounding parkland.

WA has some very prominent philanthropists, detailed in our updated list of foundations, and there is a push to expand giving across the wider community.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss workplace deaths, labour force data, population growth, lithium deals, cultural heritage drama, John Van Der Wielen, Marcus Tan and Ivan Vella.

Australia's population has recorded its fastest growth in 15 years as overseas immigration surged with WA achieving the most rapid growth of any state.

A high-profile workplace fatality that spurred the introduction of industrial manslaughter laws in Western Australia has reached its conclusion in the Magistrates Court six years after the tragic event.

Efforts to revive manufacturing in WA have been boosted by a $150 million deal between Gemco Rail and Rio Tinto to build 100 iron ore wagons and certain components locally.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, FMG, new cabinet, uni mergers, Aerison failure, consulting firms, Asian engagement, charities and philanthropy.

Elizabeth Gaines will be paid a $1.2 million salary after taking up a part-time executive director role at Fortescue Metals Group, while Jenn Morris has resigned from the company's board.

Perth company Pilbara Minerals disclosed today it has already taken corrective action after discovering about 250 current and former staff were underpaid by up to $345,000.

One of WA's best-known franchises has come under new ownership after US-based Flynn Restaurant Group bought Pizza Hut Australia.

The medtech company jointly established by Perth burns surgeon Fiona Wood has achieved a landmark regulatory approval in the US for its spray-on skin technology.

Fortescue Metals Group has signed an $18 million agreement with the Nyamal people to provide mining equipment for its Iron Bridge magnetite project.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the Indigenous businesses sector.

Indigenous business leaders have shared their stories and set an agenda to achieve more progress in the fast-growing sector.

Chevron Australia has announced the production of first gas from the $4 billion Gorgon Stage 2 project, which involved the installation of 11 additional wells.

The cost of fixing up the failed Ellendale diamond mine in the Kimberley has risen to $70 million after the state government awarded a major contract for rehabilitation earthworks.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the new premier, builder collapses, urban infill, PwC, BHP, Perth Airport and Ben Roberts-Smith.

Mining giant BHP has revealed nearly 30,000 current and former staff have lost leave and pay entitlements over the past 13 years in one of Australia's largest case of employee underpayment.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn discuss the WA political whirlwind of the last 48 hours, and what to expect from here.

ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.

Jack McGinn and Mark Beyer discuss the economic challenges and opportunities faced by those doing business in WA's north west region over the years.

UPDATED: Roger Cook is poised to become Western Australia's next premier with Rita Saffioti as deputy premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson withdrew from the leadership race.

Amber-Jade Sanderson has won strong backing from Labor's left faction, almost guaranteeing she will become Western Australia's next premier.