Mark Beyer

The Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by the corporate regulator to overturn payments to insolvency experts Martin Jones and Andrew Smith.

Iron ore miner Karara Mining has had a big win in its multi-million dollar dispute with DM Civil after a Supreme Court judge delivered a withering critique of the contractor's legal strategy.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer dissects the challenges, pushback and support facing the state government's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill.

Specialist intellectual property law firm Wrays has expanded with the acquisition of boutique Perth practice Lord & Co.

Aboriginal groups are vigorously opposed to government reform efforts, leaving challenges for industry.

Two Perth business people from very different backgrounds – fast food and corporate communications – have teamed up to establish a joint family office and private equity venture.

Mineral Resources has struck an agreement with Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting to jointly pursue the development of a new export berth at Port Hedland's South West Creek.

Gina Rinehart's private company has posted an 80 per cent jump in annual profit to a mammoth $7.3 billion, underscoring her ranking as Australia's wealthiest person.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Hancock Prospecting, Scarborough green light, Chevron, Kwik Logistics, Aboriginal heritage, executive salaries and biggest employers.

NRW Holdings' shareholders have lodged multiple protest votes at today's annual general meeting while also supporting a lift in the company's share price.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer gives an overview of what's new at WA's accounting firms.

Two recent acquisitions have helped Deloitte extend its lead as WA's largest accounting and consulting firm.

Peppermint Grove neighbours best known for their business acumen are fighting in court over a sliver of land "hardly wide enough to accommodate a punnet of petunias".

Perth Modern School principal Lois Joll has been stood down following a review into the school's workplace culture.

Horticulture and nursery businesses north of Perth are concerned about a government plan to cut their groundwater allocations. Perth residents using bore water also face cuts.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Roy Hill profits, Woodside's Pluto 2, Rob Scott, JobKeeper, Burswood apartments, Swanbourne Cellars and Albany Hilton.

Iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings doubled its profit last year to $4.4 billion, triggering a big dividend payout to shareholders led by Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting.

Melbourne-based company director Peter Lowe has replaced John Langoulant as chair of two major gas companies, adding to his many other roles including chair of DGL Group.

Mining boss Chris Ellison has described labour shortages in WA as the worst he has ever seen after announcing plans to shut some high-cost iron ore mines.

Peter Woronzow has been formally appointed director general of the Department of Transport, one of five DG roles the state government has needed to fill.

APM is a rare example of a Perth company becoming an international market leader.

The state government will introduce its landmark Aboriginal heritage bill to parliament today despite strong opposition from major Aboriginal groups.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer details highlights from his recent discussion with APM founder Megan Wynne.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer goes behind the curtain of Perth Festival's new business structure and 2022 program.

Perth Festival has released a dramatically changed program for 2022 along with its first-ever 12-month financial report since becoming a stand-alone company.

Kwik Transport & Crane Hire has gone into administration after losing two big contracts but related company Kwik Haul continues to trade.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Westfield Booragoon expansion, local deals, local busts, Tim Goyder, Megan Wynne, Perth Festival, accountants and hydrogen.

ASX-listed companies have detailed roughly $2 billion in JobKeeper payments spanning the last two financial years, with only a handful making voluntary repayments.

Shares in mega stock market float APM Human Services International made a soft start today, falling slightly but still leaving the company worth more than $3 billion.

Orica has made a $20 million-plus investment in mining technology by purchasing WA companies RIG Technologies, from Wallis Drilling, and Hopper Industrial Group.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray walks through the state government's newly proposed reforms to the Local Government Act.

UK-based SLR Consulting has substantially expanded its presence in Western Australia by purchasing local business 360 Environmental.