Tom Zaunmayr

Expansion of a Kwinana cyanide plant first mooted two years ago has gained funding approval from its major industrial backers.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Pivotree, a Perth firm developing an innovative solution to unlock stranded oil.

Mining giant BHP will mothball its Nickel West operations across WA from October amid ongoing depressed prices for the battery metal.

One quarter of Western Australia’s north will be under Indigenous protection as the federal government reveals three new designations in the state.

Western Australia’s newest grain exporter has ambitions for port upgrades, more buyers, and critical minerals exports off the back of the new service

The function performed by a large structure out the back of Perth Airport may not be immediately apparent, but it holds significant promise for smaller players in the world’s oil, gas and decarbonisation industries.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state of WA's uranium industry.

Prominent Great Southern farmer Alan Richardson has opened up a new WA grain export pathway through Albany, the first to do so in WA for more than six years

The controversial yellow mineral has been one of the most talked-about products of 2024.

Two energy plants built to convert municipal and commercial waste into electricity to power homes are on the cusp of being operational, following lengthy delays.

Ashburton’s shire president says Tom Price residents are cautiously optimistic about a promise to build their new hospital

The Kimberley town has been the perfect place for Antonio Sibosado to set up a business where he can spend more time with family.

Prominent Indigenous advocate Kado Muir hopes the launch of a new technology company will be a catalyst for an outback Goldfields town to become a digital jobs hub.

Traditional owners’ position at the heart of Broome’s economy and development has not happened by chance.

WAMMCO chairman Craig Heggaton has died at the age of 63.

Primary health clinics, commercial land, and plans for a potential Good Grocer-style IGA are gathering renewed interest around Broome.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's farming dynasties.

Owners of a mothballed Kimberley eco-resort are mulling taking the holiday spot upmarket to breathe new life into a trailblazing tourism site.

A $1.1 billion Singaporean takeover of MMA Offshore has been waved through by the Foreign Investment Review Board.

Multi-generational farming families are making the switch from custodians of land to stewards of wealth.

Junior miner Fenix Resources will dust the cobwebs off its Shine iron ore mine in WA’s Mid West by the end of the year.

Broome may be growing and changing but some things remain, with economic benefit, community and the environment a constant source of public debate.

Western Australia’s public sector union has vowed to ramp up protests every week until the state government brings an acceptable wages agreement to the table.

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the industries Indigenous entrepreneurs are pursuing.

WA farmers have vowed to campaign heavily against Labor candidates during next year’s federal election following the government’s decision to ban live sheep exports from 2028.

Data from Waalitj Hub reveals the professions Indigenous entrepreneurs are taking up in WA, with arts and construction proving attractive

Fortescue has inked a new deal with Liebherr to develop an autonomous system capable of controlling the miner’s zero emissions iron ore haulage fleet.

A rising star in the sector has a few thoughts as to why the Kimberley dominates in terms of WA’s Indigenous tourism experiences

Booming processed meat sales have led to WA abattoir operator WAMMCO paying out a record $21.8 million to its members, more than double last year’s bonus.

Telstra has engaged a Karratha consultancy to map out a Pilbara and interstate fibre network in what is a major coup for the regional firm.

The Kimberley Business Network aims to create a year-round, continual flow of work from major projects.

Rio Tinto and Ngarluma Aboriginal Corporation are in advanced discussions for a green energy plant to help meet the mining giant’s decarbonisation needs.