Nadia Budihardjo

Nadia Budihardjo joined Business News in 2022, covering local government and general news.

She started her career with Community News Group in 2018, working at local newspaper Southern Gazette before becoming the online reporter.

Ms Budihardjo has also worked at Stirling Times and PerthNow - Western Suburbs newspapers.

She studied at Curtin University, where she graduated with a double degree in Law and Journalism in 2017.

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nadia.budihardjo@businessnews.com.au

Sino Iron mine site near Karratha. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr

Mining 5 hours ago

Mineralogy fails in costs appeal

The state's highest court has refused Clive Palmer-led Mineralogy's appeal against CITIC, which sought for special costs almost six years after orders were made.

The matter is ongoing in the Supreme Court of WA.

Mining 7 hours ago

Court orders Northern Star to submit reports

Northern Star Resources will have to submit two years' worth of related documents as part of an ongoing legal dispute over its Kanowna Belle mine asset.

Parkerville Grove School opened earlier this year.

Education 12 hours ago

Trauma-focused school puts WA on map

A new secondary school provides a different educational model for students in WA.

Podcasts 1 day ago

At Close of Business podcast August 24 2026

Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why experts have flagged subsea cables as one of Australia's biggest vulnerabilities.

An under-development apartment complex and an image of Ricky Hirsch. Photos: FTD Construction

Property 1 day ago

Lender’s row with FTD’s Hirsch escalates

A lender's legal action against Ricky Hirsch will be transferred to the state's highest court after the FTD founder's counterclaim for loss hit the $1 million mark.

Brodie Jake Dewar pleaded not guilty to one charge of unlawfully killing Tim Picton. Photo: Sam Jones

Regulation 1 day ago

Trial date set for Picton’s accused killer

A 10-day trial has been set for the man accused of killing former Mineral Resources executive Tim Picton, who pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

The Perth-based developer and explorer's projects include a flagship rare earths mine in Malawi. Photo: Lindian Resources

Mining 21 Aug 2026

Ex-chair, Lindian dispute drags

A former chair's action against Lindian Resources has dragged on in the WA Supreme Court after the latter failed to file documents by the imposed deadline.

Sabine Winton (centre right) playing Quenda Quest with Lakeland SHS students. Photo: Michael O'Brien

Education 21 Aug 2026

Program to boost students, industry link starts

An innovation challenge to boost the collaboration between industry and Western Australian schools have entered its fifth year.

A render of the proposed development on Pakenham Street, Fremantle. Image: Space Collective Architects/City of Fremantle document

Property 20 Aug 2026

Project on ex-Dingo pub site in planning snag

A $7 million project on the failed Dingo pub site in Fremantle has hit a hurdle, with the landowners escalating a planning dispute to the state's Supreme Court.

The matter is ongoing in the Federal Court of Australia.

Mining 19 Aug 2026

Ex-DRA boss loses court bid over emails

Former DRA Global chief executive Andrew Naude has failed to access privileged documents in his legal fight against the mining services company.

Health 19 Aug 2026

WA Health slammed over $1b payments

The state's auditor-general has slammed WA Health for poor management over almost $1 billion of payments, tabling a report to parliament.

Podcasts 14 Aug 2026

At Close of Business Podcast August 14 2026

Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a company looking to branch out into building nuclear-capable professional emergency response teams.

Podcasts 14 Aug 2026

Mark My Words August 14 2026

Mark Pownall is joined by Isabel Vieira, Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.

Podcasts 13 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 13 2026

Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss new developments at the Blue Room Theatre.

A render of the West Leederville development. Image: Chang Architects via DAP document

Property 13 Aug 2026

Approval for $265m West Leederville build

Finbar is one step closer to building apartments in West Leederville after an assessment panel's tick of approval, with the developer estimating the project's end value at $265 million.

Technology, Innovation & Science 13 Aug 2026

Escalante, VGW in $60m contract dispute

UPDATE: VGW will "strongly defend" claims made against Laurence Escalante and the company by Perth-based financial services players chasing $60 million over an alleged breach of contract.

Podcasts 12 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 12 2026

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state of the apartment market in Perth.

The matter was dealt with in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

Financial Services 12 Aug 2026

Funder fails to recoup $7m tax

A litigation funder has failed to recover $7 million from the Australian Taxation Office in a dispute involving a construction company's liquidation more than 10 years ago.

Podcasts 11 Aug 2026

At Close of Business podcast August 11 2026

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the succession plan at interior design firm MKDC.

Strandline's projects include its Coburn mineral sands project in WA. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr

Mining 11 Aug 2026

Court rules over Strandline staff payments

More than 150 Strandline Resources employees are likely to be paid out of a Commonwealth scheme instead of a $4.75 million trust after a court ruling over the liquidated company.

Podcasts 10 Aug 2026

At Close of Business Podcast August 10 2026

Gary Adshead and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a wide ranging interview with Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

Mining 10 Aug 2026

Terra firm in iron ore asset wind-up

Terra Mining has continued its action to wind up the company that holds the tenements to Paulsens East iron ore project in the Pilbara.

Clive Palmer (inset) sought to remove a Perth-based Federal Court judge from his dispute with ASIC.

Regulation 10 Aug 2026

Palmer’s bid to remove judge fails

Billionaire Clive Palmer has failed to dismiss a Perth judge from presiding over his legal dispute with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Bhagwan Marine is in a legal dispute with Monadelphous and subsidiary Inteforge.

Transport & Logistics 07 Aug 2026

Bhagwan denies fault for $2.6m damage

Major vessel operator Bhagwan Marine claims other factors, instead of the paint it allegedly recommended, could have caused the estimated $2.6 million damage to a Monadelphous subsidiary's barge.

Ben Dickinson with the North Coast Post. Photo: Michael O'Brien

Advertising, Marketing & Communications 07 Aug 2026

The Post expands to north coast

Post Newspapers has extended its coverage from western suburbs to the north coast, after an investment in its own printing press led to more opportunities.