Sam Jones

Perth biotech company PYC Therapeutics has hit another major milestone, gaining approval to move its first-in-class PYC-001 drug to human trials.

Cloud-based talent acquisition provider LiveHire has become the target of an on-market acquisition by AKKR-backed Humanforce, an SaaS firm providing workforce management solutions.

WA Police are calling on local tech companies to submit for six tenders worth hundreds of millions of dollars, aimed at modernising its ICT systems and devices for frontline workers.

KPMG says a 3.9 per cent decline in revenue was largely due to poor conditions in its consultancy business, as it revealed a drop of more than 570 jobs during FY24.

Mount Gibson Iron has finalised a $27 million business interruption insurance payout arising from a 2022 fire at its Koolan Island processing plan.

Stokes-led Seven Group Holdings has posted a 10 per cent increase in revenue for 2024 financial year, buoyed largely by strong growth from its industrial services businesses.

The Foreign Investment Review Board has given the green light for a “globally significant” joint venture to develop a nickel-cobalt resource near Kalgoorlie.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss gold producer Emerald Resources, whwich was recently named Digger of the Year.

Burswood-based Resonance Health has announced it will open a second TrialsWest facility in WA to provide better access to clinic trials, after acquiring the company in April.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says government spending is helping to put downward pressure on inflation, despite the RBA claiming it was doing the opposite.

Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the battle for ounces among mid-tier gold producers.

DUG Technology has signed a landmark deal to license its innovative high-powered computer immersive cooling systems to Baltimore Aircoil Company.

A new medical manufacturing facility has been launched in Western Australia to combat antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

Osborne Park manufacturer Alder Tapware is no stranger to the early adopter tag.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss plans for new ports in the state's north.

Welshpool-based RLF Agtech has terminated a distribution rights deal for its products, moving the process in-house via the recently acquired LiquaForce.

The Reserve Bank’s decision to keep rates steady will not have a material impact on the housing market, according to CoreLogic.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate its July level, 4.35 per cent, foregoing a rate increase amid global market uncertainty.

West Perth-based Tungsten Mining NL will acquire the remaining 80 per cent interest in the Hatches Creek tungsten project from joint venture partner GWR Group.

A WA vanadium battery producer is one step closer to bringing its entire production process onshore after receiving backing from the City of Geraldton council.

The federal government has moved forward with its reforms to the Petroleum Resource Rent Tax, ending more than eight years of uncertainty over the policy.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss 40 years of growth for local manufacturer Arbortech.

Gas company ATCO Australia says it has achieved a 10 per cent hydrogen blend in parts of the state’s main gas distribution network, supplying around 3000 homes.

The Environmental Protection Authority has recommended the Tonkin Highway upgrade can go ahead, subject to a plethora of environmental measures to protect adjacent wetlands.

Communications systems company AVI has become the first WA business to export its product to space, hitching a ride on the latest SpaceX rocket destined for the International Space Station.

Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal has announced its US subsidiary has been awarded a US$54 million contract extension for the construction of two additional vessels for the US Navy.

Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss a push to promote WA art businesses abroad.

PwC boss Kevin Burrowes “misled” Senator Deborah O’Neill in not disclosing $1.2 million in payments from the consulting firm’s parent company, a joint committee into the PwC tax scandal heard.

A $9.8 million contract to establish a centralised registration system for dogs and cats in Western Australia has been awarded to Seisma Group, marking a step forward in the state governments bid to stop puppy farming.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the WA golf industry.

Gold aspirant Brightstar Resources has entered a scheme implementation deed with West Perth-based Alto Metals.

Curtin University has launched a unique Australian sovereign cloud service, in partnership with CyberCX, to provide a secure platform to host research.