Sam Jones

DigitalX will receive more than 80 per cent of the funds recoverable from the 351BTC it lost in the collapse of crypto exchange Mt. Gox.

ASX-listed Botanix has shipped the first batch of Sofdra prescriptions, marking a milestone moment as it shifts towards becoming a revenue generating pharmaceuticals company.

A novel skin cancer diagnosis tool which was a finalist in Pilbara Health Challenge has been validated for the first time in humans, meaning skin biopsies could become a thing of the past.

The WA government backed AROSE consortium has missed out on the chance to build Australia’s first lunar rover, with the $42 million contract going to eastern states based ELO2.

The federal government has announced a $153.5 million funding package to keep legacy media alive, under its News Media Assistance Program.

Lindian Resources has secured a non-binding term sheet for $US50 million funding and an offtake agreement with Gerald Group for its Kangankunde Project.

The federal government says a plan to grow investment in AI will be released by the end of 2025, despite experts warning Australia is already falling behind in the AI race.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sued HSBC Bank Australia over what it described as “systemic and widespread” failures to protect customers from scams.

The horticultural wholesale arm of Tony Galati’s empire has been fined $62,600 for four breaches of the Horticulture Code.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Aboriginal cultural heritage concerns.

A slew of reforms to the private health sector, including expanding access for maternity cover, have been floated today as part of a push to make private hospitals more viable.

Company director Rob Cole has retired from all of his board roles, including as chair of Iluka Resources and Perth Airport, a month after health issues forced a leave of absence.

The ACCC has commenced federal court proceedings against contractors Ventia and Spotless Facility Services, and four executives, over price fixing in defence services.

Microsoft has announced an expansion of its datacentre footprint into Western Australia, launching an Azure Extended Zone in Perth by mid-2025.

Tech giants with Australian revenue of more than $250 million will be pushed to pay for news from Australian outlets via a new incentive scheme announced today.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the year's highs and lows of WA's wealthiest names.

The federal government will subside three days of childcare per week for families earning up to $530,000, under an election commitment unveiled today.

Battery metals player Vulcan Energy Resources will tap investors for $164 million as it moves towards commencing work at its Phase One Lionheart project.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss investments in alternative assets.

Hope Valley-based National Steel Workplace has been fined $350,000 after an apprentice’s clothes caught fire during welding activities and the company failed to report the incident.

Twelve innovative WA critical tech companies will get a unique foothold in the US market thanks to a new government accelerator program.

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a Burekup-based cricket bat and equipment manufacturer.

Australia’s first fluorite production facility has been granted major project status by the federal government, becoming the northernmost major project in the nation.

Construction of the new submariner training centre at HMAS Stirling started today, as the dollar figure for the project was revealed.

The federal government will look to support the offshore decommissioning industry with the launch of its new Offshore Resources Decommissioning Roadmap.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Perth company Carabiner Architects.

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced by the state.

Darwin-based Tivan has been announced as one of five recipients of grants under the federal government's International Partnerships in Critical Minerals program.

The state government has launched its 10-year science and technology plan, aimed at leveraging the state’s unique scientific and tech prowess to become a global leader in several industries.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the trends observed in the executive remuneration special feature.

Commonwealth Bank has paused its “kick in the guts” move to charge a $3 fee on in-branch and online transfers for some customers after a pile on from across the political isle.

A self-maintaining aquarium, hydrofoil surfboards and a biobank to preserve coral species were among the unique innovations on show as part of the West Tech Coast event.