Sam Jones

Perth-based Macmahon Holdings has confirmed one of its employees has been killed at the Byerwen coal mine in Queensland.

Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss the state of renewables projects in WA.

Plastic made from seaweed, a novel way to detect tissue leakage from IV drip and a microchip to monitor pet health have been named among WA’s most innovative technologies.

Shares in high powered computing company DUG Technology have gained 10 per cent after the company posted several records in its FY24 results.

The federal government has introduced legislation to pay superannuation on Government-funded paid parental leave.

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss the strength and needs of the WA franchising industry.

A record revenue spurred by the acquisition of Devico wasn’t enough to offset tough market conditions for Imdex, which posted a 7 per cent decline in profit.

Property developer Cedar Woods has posted a $40.5 million net profit, a result far exceeding its guidance range and a 28 per cent uptick on the previous year.

Isabel Vieira and Claire Tyrrell discuss sustainability trends in the WA apartment sector.

Industry voices have praised the Fair Work Amendment Bill 2024, which passed through parliament overnight, but said an industry-specific watchdog needed to be established.

Isabel Vieira and Claire Tyrrell discuss the strong outlook for WA apartment developers.

The embattled CFMEU and its branches, including the Western Australian arm, will be forced into administration and any officials found to have committed offences will receive a lifetime ban under laws the Coalition said it would support.

Former Nationals leader Mia Davies and Walkley award winning journalist Matt Moran have been preselected to contest the seat of Bullwinkel at the next federal election.

Accounting giant PwC Australia has appointed Perth partner Amy Lomas as its new chief economist.

Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss Perth biotech company Lixa.

Fremantle-based SeaStock, a carbon abatement company that farms seaweed at a unique land-based production facility, has signed its first commercial supply contract.

Consumer data right reforms have passed parliament, expanding the usability of open banking platforms and allowing accredited institutions to take actions, like switching providers, on consumers behalf.

A Perth-based company is developing solutions to combat the worldwide threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss reforms to WA's upper house.

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.