Mark Beyer

Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the historic resignation of Premier Mark McGowan and the candidates most likely to replace him.

ANALYSIS: Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti and Amber-Jade Sanderson are the contenders to become WA's next premier, with Labor's powerful left faction set to play a key role.

Perth partner Justin Carroll has become interim chair of PwC Australia, which has directed nine partners to go on leave but resisted calls from the prime minister to name all partners involved in its tax scandal.

WA's north-west generates enormous wealth for the country but not so much for local communities.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the PwC tax scandal, new rental laws, BHP labour warning, Native title breakthrough, Nedlands aged care, Infrastructure, Indigenous business, menopause and universal construction.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has topped long-time market leader Fortescue Metals Group as the biggest supporter of Indigenous businesses in WA, data compiled by Business News shows.

Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the rapid rate of change in Perth's professional services industries over the past 30 years.

PwC is under attack on multiple fronts with the federal government ordering consultants to stand down and tightening procurement rules after police launched a criminal probe.

Leaders from some of Perth's major professional services firms have seen big changes in their working lives over three decades.

On the third anniversary of the destruction of Juukan Gorge, Indigenous groups have hailed the Tjiwarl native title agreement as setting a new standard with a number of firsts.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn speak about the growth and transformation of Western Australia's resources sector over the past 30 years.

Kimberley Cotton Company has approved construction of WA's first cotton processing gin despite needing to raise extra funds to cover a large cost blowout.

WA produces a diverse array of minerals, yet one commodity dominates the sector.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss green hydrogen investment and decarbonisation, hot springs at Dalkeith, university rankings, changes at St John WA and St John of God Health Care, and a real estate buyout.

Swedish multinational Epiroc has bolstered its ranking as one of WA's largest mining services companies, after coming to the rescue of local manufacturer Schramm and saving 80 jobs in the process.

Perth company Infinite Green Energy has linked up with South Korea's Samsung C&T to pursue the development of a world-scale hydrogen plant just south of Dongara.

Mark Barnaba-chaired Greatland Gold plc has confirmed its intention to list on the ASX this year but is still evaluating the choice of lead manager and the scope of any equity raising.

Perth contractor Aerison Group has confirmed it is in a $47 million dispute with iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings.

Big mining companies will need to pay $1.4 million each time they seek Aboriginal cultural heritage approval under a new set of fees announced in the budget.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss payroll tax, fees and charges, diversification, the GST and the electricity network. Also: 40under40, Alcoa's new boss and 30 years of business in WA.

Western Australia's population growth rate is expected to fall below the long-run average after providing a brief fillip to the economy this year.

ANALYSIS: The state budget has been designed so Mark McGowan can announce unexpectedly good outcomes in future but also sets the scene for a bitter GST battle with other states.

BHP has laid out plans to bring together the copper assets it bought from OZ Minerals with its existing mines to boost Australia's share of the global market.

Senior journalist Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the state of play for resources sector in Western Australia.

The pipeline of big resources projects in WA increasingly features complex processing plants, despite a spate of large cost blowouts on projects currently under way.

WA's South West could require up to 51 gigawatts of new energy generation and storage capacity to meet the needs of industry over the next 20 years, a state government study has concluded.

Western Australia's peak business lobby has called for a quick end to debate over imposing higher taxes on mining sector profits after a lift in the petroleum sector's profit tax.

Mitchell Matera was named First Amongst Equals at Business News' 40under40 awards on Friday night.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, house prices, Albemarle's expansion, Alinta Energy and Tattarang.

Law firm Thomson Geer has continued its rapid expansion in WA, recruiting an experienced corporate partner from Hong Kong and a special counsel from Allens.

With a background in mechanical engineering, Akkodis global president Jan Gupta brings a different perspective to the tech sector.

Alinta Energy has appointed two contractors to build its $180 million solar battery project in Port Hedland while continuing to assess a big sell-down of its WA operations.