Nadia Budihardjo

The Australian Competition and Consumer Protection has voiced concerns over Sigma’s proposed acquisition of Chemist Warehouse, including potential barriers for other pharmacy retailers to expand.

A West Leederville settlement agent has been permanently disqualified from the industry after withdrawing more than $29,000 from a trust to her own bank accounts.

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the Japanese cultural and financial ties found in Western Australian industries.

The state’s minimum wage and pay rates will increase from July 1, after a ruling by the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission.

Green Critical Minerals has launched legal action against Hexagon Energy Materials over alleged breach of warranties related to the McIntosh graphite project in the state’s north.

A development panel has remained unconvinced of a multi-million-dollar plan to build a two-storey tavern, brewery and short-stay accommodation in Port Kennedy.

Henderson-based marketing and consultancy Dilate Digital has acquired Aligned Agency, amid plans to expand its Western Australian footprint.

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the Murchison Green Energy project among other hydrogen developments in the state.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has retrospectively allowed Diploma Construction liquidators to enter a deed of settlement, to avoid a pile up of legal costs.

Bain Capital has offered to acquire Autobarn parent company Bapcor, which operates in 840 locations across the country, for about $1.83 billion.

A development assessment panel was unable to decide on a $31.5 million apartment plan in Nedlands, despite holding a meeting that spanned for more than three hours.

Woodside Energy has achieved first oil at its Sangomar field in Senegal, an offshore project with an estimated cost of up to $US 5.2 billion or $A7.9 billion.

Liv Declerck speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about social enterprises that are investing in the community.

The Shire of Carnarvon’s bid to remove coastal shacks from the Blowholes campsite has taken a hit after the State Administrative Tribunal decided to set aside the demolition orders.

Perenti chair Diane Smith-Gander will replace former High Court chief justice Robert French as chancellor at the University of Western Australia.

Former Western Australian premier Mark McGowan has been recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday 2024 Honours list.

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Nadia Budihardjo about WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam and her plan to rebuild the party.

The Federal Court of Australia has dismissed Bluewaters Power’s bid for an inquiry into the alleged misconduct of Griffin Coal’s receivers despite finding an element of mistrust between the parties.

Stockland has lodged its proposal to build an independent living complex comprising more than 150 dwellings north of Perth, at an estimated cost of $75 million.

International coffee chain Starbucks continues its expansion in Western Australia after a development panel gave another location the green light.

ASX-listed Frontier Energy has walked away from its plan to build the state’s first hydrogen vehicle refuelling station in West Perth.

The state’s peak planning body will go through a reform next month, with new members to be appointed but the size of the panel reduced.

Jack McGinn speaks to Justin Fris about an industrial relations policy trial in WA.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics found dwelling approvals in April fell by 0.9 per cent in Western Australia, against a 0.6 per cent slump nationally.

Fortescue has accused its former employees of misusing information over its green steel production to start up their own company.

Organic recycling company C-Wise has cleared a planning hurdle in its $42 million plan to build a composting facility near Mandurah.

The Town of Cambridge chief executive Gary Tuffin has announced his resignation after being in the role for a little over a year.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the major infrastructure projects in Western Australia.

National Storage received the green light to build a $19 million warehouse complex in Rivervale, after the proposal was initially knocked back.

State and federal budgets have given WA’s education system a multi-billion-dollar boost.

A proposal for a $450 million complex near Subiaco Oval, to be built by Malaysian developer UEM Sunrise, has been released for public consultation.

Beyond Bank Australia and Police & Nurses are heading towards a merger by next year, with their combined assets to be worth almost $20 billion.