Sam Jones

Investment consortium Land Services WA has struck a deal with Perth-founded proptech startup Realtime Conveyancer to become a strategic investor in the company.

WA’s startup Spacecubed has been bolstered by a $900,000 Lotterywest funding injection to continue their work growing the local innovation sector.

Artificial intelligence technology which emulates the functionality of ChatGPT, but without the moral and ethical limitations built in, are being used by cybercriminals to target vulnerable Australians.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the new approaches Perth building companies are taking to procure projects.

After six years at the helm of mid-tier accounting firm Moore WA, managing partner David Tomasi depart to make way for James Tng.

Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Australia’s cyber security target and priority.

Subiaco-based junior explorer Kaiser Reef has entered an agreement to divest its NSW exploration assets for $3.625 million.

The launch of Jetstar's Broome-to-Singapore service marks the first international flight from regional Western Australia since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nedlands-based health tech innovator Proteomics International Laboratories has appointed Eurobio Scientific to distribute its PromarkerD test in France.

Piper Alderman will find a new home in the Exchange Tower, as the national law firm welcomes new partner Catherine Wheeler.

Australia has set a stretch cyber security target, but local industry players are concerned about funds and a lack of clarity around messaging.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss John Van Der Wielen's top tips for business transformation.

Perth-headquartered uranium producer Paladin Energy has announced it will acquire 100 per cent of Fission Uranium in a deal worth $AU1.25 billion.

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.