Sam Jones

WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam says it wasn’t a difficult decision to step down from her role, and confirmed she would seek to continue as the party’s deputy leader.

Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss the state of play in the uranium sector.

The competition watchdog will not oppose Vocus Group Limited’s proposed acquisition of TPG Telecom Limited’s fixed business and fibre network assets in a deal worth billions.

WA has led the way in national employment figures, with the lowest unemployment rate and the highest population growth in the country.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss the emergence of WA juniors mining throughout Latin America.

Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong used a Business News breakfast event to double down on the importance of Southeast Asia in Australia’s path navigating the fallout of US tariffs.

Perth will host the first-ever Australian chapter of the UN AI for Good Innovation contest; with five finalists selected to pitch for a trip to the peak AI conference in Geneva.

WA gold producer Regis has inked a deal with Fremantle-based marine science company SeaStock for seaweed to be cultivated in disused mining pits.

WA’s peak mining lobby group has welcomed a $750 million commitment for green metals projects, announced by Anthony Albanese during a visit to Perth today.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the seat of Curtin ahead of the looming federal election.

Liberal candidate Tom White says he can snatch Curtin from teal hands.

Bond market specialist FIIG Securities has been sued by ASIC over alleged cybersecurity failures which enabled the theft of 385GB of data, which was then published on the dark web.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss local responses to the new aged care bill.

Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court used an address at the National Press Club to criticise the major parties and Clive Palmer, and praise independents.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called the US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium “entirely unjustified”, while confirming retaliatory tariffs would not be imposed on US imports.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Danish town planner's blunt assessment of Perth planning principles.

Perth business executive Kellie Benda has been appointed to the board of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, as the fund opens a permanent Perth office.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state election results.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Sam Jones about Red Dog's vet Rick Fenny, who has built one of WA’s most eclectic large family businesses.

Administrators of The Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA say the group is expected to return to committee hands in coming weeks after a deed of company arrangement was accepted.

Genea, the company which runs Hollywood Hospital’s fertility clinic, has confirmed patient data stolen in a cyber attack in February has been published on the dark web.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss state political leaders' views on public transport.

WA Police will have access to hands-free numberplate recognition and alert technology via Apple CarPlay through a partnership with Motorola Solutions.

An official definition of what constitutes an ‘Australian business’ for government procurement purposes has been introduced for the first time by the federal government.

The federal opposition says a Dutton government will overhaul the Foreign Investment Review Board, creating whitelist for investors from allied nations to access faster approvals.

New figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Australia has passed the lowest point of its economic cycle, according to Deloitte.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the upcoming state election, and which seats to watch.

Former electrical contractor Per Melbourne Pty Ltd, trading as Richtek Perth, has received a $50,000 fine after being convicted of 15 offences under WA’s electricity licensing regulations.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the WA Liberal Party's pick for Cottesloe.

An $18 million federal government cash splash on WA roads and airports will enable upgrades to 21 high-priority railway level crossing locals, among other projects.

WA Labor’s $387 million election promise to provide rebates for household battery installation has been cautiously welcomed by industry, who say cracks in the policy are already surfacing.

Administrators of the Pastoralist & Graziers Association of WA have requested police further investigate financial misconduct at the organisation.