Sam Jones

Henderson-based Austal has received an order for two additional Guardian-class patrol boats from the federal government, valued at approximately $39 million.

American West Metals has entered a binding agreement with Taurus Mining Royalty Fund to provide $18.8 million in exchange for a royalty package for its Storm copper project.

The company’s acquisitions cover 1828 square kilometres, 47.6sqm of which sit within the Erongo Uranium District – one of the world’s foremost uranium producing areas.

Leederville-based medical dermatology company Botanix has announced it will tap investors for $70 million to fund the launch of its recently US Food and Drug Administration approved Sofdra gel.

Leederville-based medical dermatology company Botanix has received US Food and Drug Administration approval for its Sofdra gel, used to treat excessive underarms sweating.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA has renewed calls for the state government to lift the payroll tax threshold amid rising wage bills for small businesses.

The competition watchdog has again raised concerns over a proposed takeover of Namoi Cotton, warning it could significantly reduce competition in the industry.

Tony Sage-led European Lithium has welcomed the completion of an initial cash payment of $5 million by Critical Metals Corp for 5.55 per cent equity in the Tanbreez project.

Perth based cloud gaming and AI infrastructure provider Radian Arc has secured $9 million in series B funding from several global leaders in the sector.

Business News looks at five of the most exciting WA medtech innovations and how they’re tracking.

Six of the nine startups selected for the inaugural National Energy Transition Accelerator program are from WA.

Rare earths junior Northern Minerals has been targeted in a cyber-attack, less than two days after Treasurer Jim Chalmers ordered Chinese investors to sell their stakes in the company.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Golden Sedayu's $4 billion Belmont Park project.

A new federal electorate for WA has been proposed by the Australian Electoral Commission and will be named after one of Australia’s most well-known women, Vivian Bullwinkel.

Nadia Budihardjo and Isabel Vieira discuss the growth of peer-to-peer fashion rental business The Volte.

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed it is aware of a cyber incident impacting Ticketmaster, after reports surfaced of 560 million customers’ details being compromised.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation.

Two family-run Perth motels, owned by John Christie for more than 30 years, have been sold to international investors for a total of $57 million.

Regional tourism powerhouse G’Day Group has expanded into the Margaret River region with the purchase of the area’s largest holiday park.

Former Fair Work Commission president Iain Ross has been appointed acting chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency, replacing outgoing chair Greg Combet.

Security firm Intelligent Monitoring Group has announced plans to expand its footprint with a $15.9 million acquisition of two separate companies.

Isabel Vieira speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the storied life of WA-born Wendy Pye, the founder of one of the world's largest education book publishers.

Perth biotech company PYC Therapeutics has hit a major milestone in the development of a first-in-class drug to treat a rare eye disease, recently receiving orphan drug designation from the US FDA.

Perth-founded fintech platform WeMoney has secured $3 million in angel funding and is actively seeking a further $10 million to capitalise on growth opportunities.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Mark Beyer about the demand for services in the largest law firms in Perth.

The state government has today announced a second trade and investment office in China, becoming the first Australian state to have a presence in the Zhejiang Province.

The federal government has unveiled Australia’s first national battery strategy, a $543 million push to become a global leader in the space.

Mark Beyer speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about two corporate lawyers who crafted different paths from their boutique firm beginnings.

Premier Roger Cook says BHP should reflect on the state’s role in building up the company when it decides whether to "turn its back" on Western Australia.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has claimed a new CSIRO report on the cost of building future electricity generation, released today, has “torpedoed Dutton’s nuclear fantasy”.

Gibb River Diamonds looks once-step closer to restarting the abandoned Ellendale diamond mine in the Kimberley after being granted three mining leases at the heart of the development.

Feral Brewing Co. is set to be returned to WA hands after Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reached two binding agreements for the sale of the brand and its facilities.