Mark Beyer

The latest winners in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards have illustrated the diverse potential of the state's economy by developing value-adding businesses in sectors including education, oil and gas, agriculture, and construction.

A Federal Court ruling that was the first ever assessment of native title compensation in Australia is expected to lead to more claims by Aboriginal groups.

Waste management company Tox Free Solutions has lifted its dividend payout after releasing a mixed set of annual results that included weak earnings from its Western Australian and Queensland operations, but solid growth elsewhere on the east coast.

Rio Tinto has announced the 50th anniversary of its first contracted iron ore shipment from the Pilbara, as debate continues around the adequacy of its royalty payments and the legacy for indigenous people in the region.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Alannah Mactiernan, Richard Sellers, what's behind our resources company results, Perth's liveability and our changing power and energy markets.

Padbury Mining directors Gary Stokes and Terry Quinn have each been fined $25,000 and banned from being company directors for three years after the Federal Court found their announcement of a $6 billion funding deal for the Oakajee port and rail project was misleading and deceptive.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Brendon Grylls, Ritz-Carlton sale, women directors, digital disruption and small business.

Automotive Holdings Group has announced an unusual 12-month leadership transition under which current managing director, Bronte Howson, will become special counsel, while also getting a special cash payout and potentially early vesting of long-term performance rights.

Perth universities have called for the completion of a clear and comprehensive strategy targeting international students before they would contribute more money to joint marketing of the city as a study destination.

A recently opened research and innovation centre at Curtin University is rapidly building interaction between big corporates, small businesses, academia and government.

A Supreme Court judgement has shone a light on the fractious relationship between joint venture partners Quadrant Energy and Santos.

SPECIAL REPORT: Former mining boss Charlie Bass and surgeon Peter Santa Maria are among the growing number of people in Western Australia looking to make innovation a commercial reality.

In this Business News podcast, Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss interest rates, office vacancies, DAPs and other property news, and innovation.

Spotless Group has secured a long-term extension to its management contract at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre after committing to invest $50 million and take full responsibility for the PCEC's core assets.

Navitas managing director Rod Jones has described the company's latest profit report as a good, solid set of results, despite being adversely affected by the closure of two colleges.

West Perth-based mining consultancy CSA Global has expanded its global network with the acquisition of Toronto-based ACA Howe International.

Construction of Western Australia's new museum will commence early next year after the state government unveiled the winning design prepared by architects OMA and HASSELL, in tandem wi

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss transport plans, charity runs, Diggers & Dealers and healthcare.

Perth business executive Tim Brady is planning to list his new software business AssetOwl on the ASX through a $6 million reverse takeover of Regalpoint Resources.

Investor interest has swung strongly towards the resources sector this year, but opportunities remain for tech companies aiming to list on the ASX.

Gold miner Barrick Gold today announced its intention to sell its 50 per cent stake in Kalgoorlie's iconic Super Pit, which is Western Australia's second largest gold mine.

Not for profit MercyCare will boost its residential aged care services with the acquisition of privately-owned Belrose Care Group for an undisclosed sum.

The City to Surf has become an iconic WA event over the past 42 years but its status as the state's largest charity run is under threat from a relatively new event that employs a very different business model.

Investor chat forum HotCopper is aiming to list on the ASX in September after lodging a prospectus that reveals a big sell-down by existing shareholders and an expected loss in the current financial year, and makes no mention of outgoing managing director Greg D'Arcy.

Engineering contractor Monadelphous Group has settled a $200 million dispute with Queensland customer Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal but has not disclosed the terms.

Perth-based IT firm Velrada has announced a $10 million contract to support the expanding Pilbara operations of global facilities management company Sodexo.

Perth geologist Scott Halley has come up with an innovative and highly effective way to combine professional development for his peers with fundraising for prostate cancer.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss BHP's fifo move, Raine Square, CBD leasing, residential housing markets and onshore oil and gas.

Pilbara accommodation businesses run by one-time trucking boss Craig Mitchell and the Collinson family are set to be the winners from BHP Billiton's surprise decision to close Kurra Village in Newman, which at its peak houses up to 1,600 fly-in, fly-out workers

National Australia Bank is overhauling its business structure, folding parts of its wealth management unit into personal banking and separating its business banking into two units, with former Perth executive Cathryn Carver one of the winners.

Peter McBain has stepped down as chief executive of mining and civil contractor Brierty after a series of financial and operational setbacks, and will be replaced by the company's chief operating officer.

Gina Rinehart's family company, Hancock Prospecting, has announced the purchase of two cattle stations in northern Australia, continuing the investment in agriculture by magnates such as Andrew For