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

Podcasts 12 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 12 2026

Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss MLG founder Murray Leahy's board transition.

Oil & Gas 12 May 2026

Ichthys LNG project dispute drags

The Federal Court has rejected a bid to reopen a case in a lengthy legal dispute over the construction of the $US45 billion Ichthys LNG plant.

Podcasts 11 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 11 2026

Elisha Newell talks to Nadia Budihardjo about Mark Norwell's tenure at Perenti.

The matter was dealt with in the Federal Court.

Mining 11 May 2026

ASIC fails to cancel Palmer’s claims

The corporate watchdog has failed to appeal an administrative bid in its action against billionaire Clive Palmer in the Federal Court.

Victor Goh is entangled in a dispute in the Supreme Court of WA. Photo: Attila Csaszar

Property 08 May 2026

Court slams Goh, issues arrest warrant

A Supreme Court judge has slammed Victor Goh for failing to show up to hearings but gave the property developer one final chance before an arrest warrant is executed.

Shawn Tilley (inset) leaving Perth Magistrates Court. Photos: Nadia Budihardjo, Michael O'Brien

Mining 07 May 2026

Tilley rejoins Macro after charges dropped

Paramount Earthmoving managing director Shawn Tilley has been re-appointed as a Macro Metals director after fraud charges against him were dropped.

Rita Saffioti disagrees with RBA's decision to increase the interest rate. Photo: Michael O'Brien

Government 07 May 2026

Saffioti against RBA’s rate hike

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has criticised the Reserve Bank's decision to increase the interest rate despite the state government pushing out its projected annual inflation.

Government 07 May 2026

Household fees lowest in five years

An average household's fees and charges are expected to be kept under inflation, with the state government claiming it would be the lowest spend in five years.

Peter Breen (top inset) and Mitch Matera. Photo: David Henry

Indigenous 06 May 2026

Maali’s Halo Civil action scrapped

The WA Supreme Court has dismissed Maali Group's legal action against its minor shareholder, Halo Civil, as the relationship between the company's owners continues to sour.

Podcasts 06 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 6 2026

Ella Loneragan talks to Nadia Budihardjo about Business News' recent distilleries feature.

Scope Systems in West Leederville. Photo: Attila Csaszar

Technology, Innovation & Science 06 May 2026

Scope Systems in cyber incident

A Perth company that provides software systems to the mining and resources sector has been targeted in a cyber incident.

A render of Henderson Business Hub. Image: Pennock Architects via City of Cockburn documents

Property 05 May 2026

Scope’s $200m business hub rejected

A planning body has knocked back a proposed $200 million hub, aimed to service a growing precinct in Henderson.

Podcasts 04 May 2026

At Close of Business podcast May 4 2026

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA diving-turned-robotics company Dredge Robotics.

A render of the proposed Bunnings development in Dalyellup. Image: Hindley & Associates via WAPC documents

Property 04 May 2026

Dalyellup Bunnings to cost $40m

A Dalyellup site has been earmarked for a $40 million Bunnings development, which has been submitted to the state's peak planning body.

FRONT: Angela Bennett (left), Bianca Rinehart, and Gina Rinehart sought a stake in Hancock Prospecting. Background: Peter Wright's descendants Alex Burt and Leonie Baldock (left), DFD Rhodes CEO Matthew Keady, and John Hancock (right)

Mining 01 May 2026

More docs flagged for Wright, Hancock costs

Costs of a landmark trial over an iron ore empire are yet to be assessed, as lawyers for the mining billionaires continue to disagree in court.

Amber-Jade Sanderson announced a multi-million-dollar boost for TAFE as part of the next state budget.

Education 01 May 2026

Govt to invest $216m in TAFE

The state government has promised to allocate more than $200 million in the upcoming budget to boost TAFE and training initiatives.

The incident occurred at Wiluna's Matilda gold open pit. Photo: Wiluna Mining

Regulation 30 Apr 2026

Wiluna fined $575k over worker injury

Wiluna Mining has been fined $575,000 over an incident at its gold open pit that caused permanent spinal injury to an 18-year-old apprentice.

Bruce Reynolds has been ordered to apologise to an elector. Photo: City of Perth

Government 30 Apr 2026

City of Perth’s complaints list grows

The number of behavioural complaints in the City of Perth has doubled in two months, with the Lord Mayor recently ordered to apologise to an elector.

Regulation 29 Apr 2026

Electrical company fined for unsafe work

A Perth electrical company and its nominee have been fined $30,000 over unsafe work at a Thornlie property, where someone received an electric shock.

Renders of the proposed Woolworths' precinct in Brabham. Images: Hames Sharley via DAP documents

Retail 29 Apr 2026

Panel approves $22m Woolies build

A multi-million-dollar shopping precinct anchored by Woolworths has been approved, despite the local government's opposition.

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

Regulation 29 Apr 2026

Picton’s accused killer pleads not guilty

The man accused of killing former Mineral Resources executive Tim Picton has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter.

Podcasts 28 Apr 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 28 2026

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how some gold producers are using nickel infrastructure.

Renders of Alinea's proposed over-55s independent living complex in Shenton Park. Images: SPH architects via DAP documents

Property 28 Apr 2026

Green light for $40m over-55s complex

A planning body has greenlit a development to house residents aged over 55 in the western suburbs, with the first stage of the project to cost $40 million.

Pilbara Ports, Mineral Resources and interested party Chevron heads to trial.

Infrastructure 28 Apr 2026

MinRes, Pilbara Ports levy trial starts

A lawyer for Pilbara Ports claims Mineral Resources' refusal to pay port fees was ‘utterly without merit' as parties head to the state's highest court for the first day of their trial.