Mark Beyer

Monadelphous has announced four major changes to its leadership, most notably the retirement of chairman John Rubino, bringing to an end his 30-year partnership with Rob Velletri.

Mark Beyer and Jordan Murray discuss Qantas, workplace deaths, urban infill and Mineral Resources, as well as previewing next week's edition of Business News.

The state government has awarded nearly $254 million worth of contracts to 119 Aboriginal organisations in the past year, with the total boosted by two large health contracts.

Mineral Resources has told analysts it can build a lithium refinery in the Pilbara at a much cheaper price than equivalent refineries in WA's South West.

Mineral Resources has showcased new ore reserves for its lithium projects, a new leadership group and multiple growth opportunities as it contemplates a lithium spin-off.

Mark Beyer and Jordan Murray provide a market update and discuss interest rates, house prices, resources sales figures, Chevron, VGW Holdings and Kevin Brown.

Global law firm Hogan Lovells has confirmed it will close its small Perth office after partner Matthew Johnson announced his move to competitor Allen & Overy.

Chevron's long-running sponsorship of the Perth Festival will end next year, with the festival expected to seek new corporate backers while continuing to ramp up its philanthropic income.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about how Black Swan Theatre Company's production of Barracking for the Umpire has brought together medical research, sports and the arts.

Law firm Allen & Overy has recruited Matthew Johnson from the rapidly shrinking Perth office of Hogan Lovells, ahead of the planned retirement of A&O's top Perth partner Geoff Simpson.

A new production marks an intersection between theatre, sport and medical science.

The state government has provided an initial round of funding for six disability enterprises to help them take on employees from Activ Foundation.

Perth-based gaming company VGW Holdings has confirmed it is likely to pursue an IPO in North America after reporting another spectacular lift in annual profit to $454 million.

Mining contractor Thiess has moved to a 51.83 per cent shareholding in takeover target MACA, giving it effective control of the Perth company.

Senior editor Mark Beyer explains how the founders of Avicena Systems are defying the popular image of young, plucky entrepreneurs and chalking up wins on the back of their experience.

Property developer Jeff Leach has broadened his business interests with the opening a new medical centre in the CBD in partnership with former surgeon Eric Tan.

Perth company Avicena Systems aims to confirm research finding that tech startups established by older founders have a higher chance of success.

The Australian Government has agreed to provide a third loan to support the giant Perdaman urea project in the Pilbara, taking its total commitment to $475 million.

Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie talk about market volatility, inflation, rising revenue in budgets, Fremantle Ports, NAIF and the next edition of our magazine.

AustralianSuper has asserted greater influence over Kerry Stokes-backed BCI Minerals, which will be required to seek consent from the super fund before appointing a new chief executive.

Pilbara Minerals boss Dale Henderson has become one of Western Australia's best-paid executives after his base salary was boosted to $1.25 million.

Diversified miner and contractor Mineral Resources has extended its support for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, taking its total contribution to $2.25 million.

Mark Beyer discusses concerns in the Indigenous business community about fairness and transparency in joint venture arrangements.

BGC has shed more light on its ongoing restructuring, with its FY21 annual report detailing more asset sales, a fall in revenue, a slender profit and a big dividend.

What it means to be an Aboriginal business is central to the debate over ‘black cladding'.

Fremantle Ports has commenced its first major capital project in more than a decade and its chief executive is hoping to proceed with at least two more upgrades.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Fortescue Metals Group, Kate Chaney, Santos, OZ Minerals, CCC, public sector wages and Allendale Square.

The Commonwealth Bank subsidiary plans to close its 14 east coast branches and reduce opening hours at 29 regional branches in Western Australia.

BHP has struck a deal with Alinta Energy that will underpin development of a 45 MW solar farm and battery and potentially construction of the Pilbara's first wind farm.

RAC has reported a sharp fall in its annual profit after strong growth in its core operations was offset by investment writedowns and an unexpected spike in insurance claims.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss economic data, Greatland, Rio Tinto, South Freo power station, public sector wages, power and energy, Mandogalup, black cladding, Avicena and Garry Brown-Neaves.

The liquidators of Brierty have been given the all-clear to pursue $8.7 million in alleged preferential payments made before the contractor's 2017 collapse.