Sam Jones

A new report by the ACCC has found stevedores are charging record high prices and making historic profits despite having spare capacity and stable costs over the past few years.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss West Tech Fest.

Paddy Gregg says he's disappointed Austal was excluded from the decision-making process, and was given no insight into the "strict conditions" placed on Korean giant Hanwha's bid to double its stake in firm.

South Korean chaebol Hanwha has been given the greenlight to double its stake in Australia's sovereign shipbuilder Austal following months of deliberation by Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Several tech leaders used an appearance at West Tech Fest on Rottnest to urge WA to take hold of its data opportunity and become the 'Electron Valley'.

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss how a new wave of mining bonuses and equity vesting has reshaped WA's executive pay ladder.

Perth-based electric aviation company FlyOnE has been given ASIC approval to transition to a public company as it targets continued expansion on the east coast.

All future Fremantle-class vessels operated by hydrographic surveyor EGS will be equipped with Greenroom Robotics autonomous and remote operation systems, under a deal inked this week.

WA's crucial role in the clean energy transition and its commitment to scaling its innovation ecosystem were top of the agenda at the first full day of West Tech Fest today.

Real estate bottlenecks, both commercial and residential, are hampering efforts to enact the Aukus agreements.

A controversial Pilbara politician has been disqualified from holding office after he failed to apologise for alleging town staff were working to cover up an illegal brothel.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how the second generation of a famous WA performing family is working to ensure its cultural contribution continues.

WA geospatial technology company Detail Earth has completed a $1.5 million seed funding round, cornerstoned by Perth-based venture capital firm Fund WA.

The former head of BAE Systems' nuclear construction has been appointed ASC's acting chief executive, tasked with delivering Australia's submarine program.

Fremantle-based biotech SeaStock has opened its Series A funding round, seeking capital to accelerate its proprietary algae-derived compounds.

Perth edtech startup Paperly will ramp up its expansion and aim to secure a foothold in international markets after securing $3 million in new funding.

Perth Airport has awarded the $1 billion contract for construction of its new runway to a joint venture between BMD Group and CPB Contractors.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss how WA's biggest firms are fuelling growth within the state's tech sector.

WA's Auditor General has delivered a scathing assessment of state government governance and cyber resilience, warning the increased likelihood of cyber incidents and fraud.

WA startup Fremantle Seaweed will expand its seaweed farming operations after receiving $2.3 million in its second round of crowd sourced funding.

Australia's gross domestic product rose 0.4 per cent in the quarter, with data centre investment driving an uptick in private investment over the period.

Western Australia's largest firms are fuelling growth in the state's tech sector.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss 40 years of Crown Perth.

WA's largest single-site private employer is celebrating a milestone year.

Building approvals in WA have gone against the national grain, largely thanks to a significant uptick in multi-dwelling unit approvals in the state.

WA unions have joined an international rally against the Amazon's "monopolistic" practices today outside its Jandakot facility.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss local charity short back and sidewalks.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss WA's contractor industry.

Vocational education in WA is set for a boost after the state and federal governments today announced a $113 million package aimed at lifting graduation rates.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss current trends within WA's professional services sector.

A Perth manufacturing firm has become the first Australian vendor to qualify for the Virginia class submarine supply chain through a gateway program between Australia and the United States.

There's a talent crisis for professional services firms during a period of economic strength and a rising regulatory tsunami in WA.