Mark Beyer

PODCAST: Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss market volatility, iron ore outlook, Pilbara issues, indigenous heritage, property stimulus, honoured leaders, our special report on Asian engagement, and our Great for the State feature on value adding.

BHP said today it would not disturb 40 Aboriginal heritage sites in the Pilbara until it has consulted with the native title holders, just weeks after gaining government approval to clear the sites.

UPDATED: The Perth Mint has launched a review of its audit practices after reports the WA government-owned gold refiner failed to apply appropriate checks on its customers, notably unethical gold miners in Papua New Guinea.

A report backed by the Pilbara’s big miners has found that iron ore exports are expected to grow modestly over the coming decade, well below the extra port capacity the miners themselves are seekin

Iron ore miner Vale has been ordered by a Brazilian court to shut down one of its mining hubs to help address the spread of COVID-19, adding to a string of supply disruptions that have bolstered the commodity’s price.

Farm cooperative CBH Group has announced a review of its governance structure, shortly after one of its directors was narrowly voted off the board at a special general meeting and its long-serving chair was ousted.

PODCAST: Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the looming recession, the housing stimulus package, BGC, Adrian Fini and Dale Alcock, Austal's new CEO, Richard Burt's move, Tim Marney's new role, the ASX recovery, and our special report on a perennial favourite, breweries and distilleries.

Racing and Wagering Western Australia chief executive Richard Burt has resigned to take up a new role running the diversified business interests of RWWA director Bob Fowler.

Are litigation funders a danger to the Australian economy or an important pillar that improves access to justice?

Perth law firms say flexible working arrangements will be more common after their experience of the past two months.

There has been a significant re-ranking of law firms in Perth over the past year, while the sector is also adapting to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions.

PODCAST: Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the virus impact and policy response, live sheep, industrial relations shift, COAG, investors lose $200m, Michelle Fyfe, and our special report on law firms.

The Federal Court in Perth has approved the appointment of interim receivers to the property of Chris Marco, who the corporate watchdog has accused of running a large Ponzi scheme that is deeply in the red.

In the midst of crucial contract negotiations with the state government, St John Ambulance WA chief executive Michelle Fyfe spoke to Business News about the group’s diversification strategy, lessons learned from COVID-19, and her career.

A conciliatory premier Mark McGowan has conceded he did not have the full picture yesterday when he criticised the federal government’s handling of the live sheep carrier that entered Fremantle harbour with sick crew members.

The federal government has temporarily amended continuous disclosure provisions that apply to companies and their officers, citing concern about companies being exposed to opportunistic class actions.

Stockbroking and wealth management firm Ord Minnett will formally resume its Perth presence next week after an absence of 17 years.

PODCAST: Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Wesfarmers restructuring, pandemic impact, planning process changes, BGC and Ventura Homes, new city towers, China tension, and our special report on WA's wine industry.

The federal government's JobKeeper wage subsidy program is now expected to cost $70 billion, only about half the original estimate of $130 billion.

The biggest player in Australia’s litigation funding market has supported new licensing rules proposed by the federal government while also pushing for the new requirements to be extended to law firms.

BHP and Fortescue Metals Group have welcomed new inspection rules for iron ore imports into China, but only after the news raised concerns that trade tensions between China and Australia could have claimed another victim.

New design guidelines and refined zoning could improve the rollout of medium density housing in established urban areas.

What will new housing developments look like in the future.

Perth is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities, but what will happen as the population approaches 3.5 million?

An expected pick-up in commercial construction activity in Western Australia has been wiped out by COVID-19 restrictions, with Master Builders Association now tipping a small decline over the next two years. The outlook is worse at a national level,

PODCAST: Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the pandemic’s economic impact, labour force, construction, hospitality, Qantas and Perth Airport, Minderoo rebrand, China spat, new corporate finance deals, Jennifer Lawrence, the City of the Future and our special report on the education sector.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have rebranded their private company as Tattarang, with the change of name coming soon after several board and executive changes.

Private investment group Viburnum Funds has acquired a majority shareholding in Henderson-based Cranecorp Australia in a deal believed to be worth about $50 million.

The state government has unveiled reform packages designed to improve procurement processes and environmental approvals, with the latter seen as an important step towards a keenly awaited bilateral approvals plan with the federal government.

Australian Finance Group has announced a capital raising to strengthen its financial position ahead of an expected softening of the housing loan market and to support the growth of its subsidiary AFG Securities.

Chalice Gold Mines has taken advantage of a strong rally in its share price to kick off a $30 million capital raising through brokers Bell Potter Securities and Euroz Securities.

The National COVID-19 Coordination Commission chaired by Nev Power has produced its first tangible result with the launch of an online planning tool to help business develop a recovery plan from the shutdown.