Tattarang

The rapid push for EVs, and the search for metals required to power them, is leading to some uncomfortable outcomes.

Virtually unknown in WA a decade ago, the family office has become an established niche.

ANALYSIS: This week’s departure of three senior people from Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue Metals Group highlights just how different the Perth company is from its ASX peers.

The new Fiveight chief is getting a handle on the Forrest empire’s diverse range of property assets.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest have purchased Akubra to add to their ever-expanding rollcall of Australian business interests.

Harvest Road Group, the agricultural arm of Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s business empire, reported a $38.6 million loss after tax in the past financial year as revenues fell by more than $120 million.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss BGC results; home building incentives; housing price hikes; Rio royalty payments; Harvest Road's loss; all the action in lithium; Satterley's LWP deal and Cottesloe preselection.

The state’s environment minister has approved a proposal by Andrew and Nicola Forrest's investment vehicle, Tattarang, for an $85 million redevelopment of the Exmouth Lighthouse Caravan Park.

Nicola Forrest has signed up two experienced Minderoo executives as co-directors of a new foundation but says she remains committed to her philanthropic endeavours with ex-partner Andrew Forrest.

The business dealings of Western Australia’s big-name billionaires may grab most of the headlines, but last year it was Dale Alcock’s ABN Group that deserved a closer look.

Andrew Forrest has used a National Press Club address to hit out at fossil fuels and nuclear energy, while calling on Australian policymakers to “get on with” facilitating a renewable revolution.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss changes at BGC, APM and Austal ownership, Quintis in receivership, and home market data.

The former chief financial officer at Nicola and Andrew Forrest’s private company has launched a new business offering family office services to high-net-worth women and their families.

The Western Force has announced two changes to its high-performance management team, as it continues towards its goal of being the best club in world rugby.

City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has lauded the Forrest empire’s plans for Carillon City, revealing the development will include student accommodation as part of a university-centric city vision.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Fiveight will reconsider its options over the Indiana Teahouse redevelopment after Cottesloe council opposed the proposal.

WA Labor has received almost $140,000 worth of donations since the state’s new disclosure laws kicked off on July 1, with Perdaman the latest business to give to the party.

Wool garment manufacturing might seem like an unlikely IPO in this day and age, but a Perth-based company has its sights set on an ASX listing this month.

Two years after stepping down as head of Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private interests, Andrew Hagger is launching a business to serve ultra-high-net-worth families.

The man who runs Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private business empire has exited the board of their peak company but the group insists it is business as usual.

Having managed the affairs of one of Australia’s richest families, Andrew Hagger and Stephen Daly have set up their own firm.

The north-west is short of beds for leisure and corporate travelers, yet proponents find it near-impossible to build a development business case.

The federal government has selected 19 renewables energy projects for support under its Capacity Investment Scheme but WA projects will have to wait for the next round.

Two senior figures have revealed departures from Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Tattarang in recent weeks, but the organisation says both will remain part of its business interests.

A legal dispute between a luxury boat hire service and Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s marine maintenance company has finally progressed in the Federal Court.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private company has revealed new details on the growth of its multiple subsidiaries including RM Williams, Squadron Energy, Akubra and Harvest Road Group.

Wyloo plans take a majority stake in the Yangibana rare earths project, in a move which would cancel out millions owed to it by Hastings Technology Metals.

Tattarang’s chief executive has opened up on wins and losses at Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private company and outlined plans for continued rapid growth.

There have been big shifts in the ranking of WA’s largest, and most profitable, private companies over the past year.

Austal has launched a $220 million capital raising to support its US operations, after which major shareholder Tattarang will get a board seat, while founder John Rothwell is selling down.

South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has once again fuelled takeover speculation around Austal after placing a high-priced order for 9.9 per cent of the shipbuilder’s stock.

The Tattarang chief executive says he is keen to continue to push the brand into international markets.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Suzy Montandon, Adam Robinson, Dirk Vorster, Olga Havnen, Josh Gilbert, Kylie Hansen, and Yolandie Nell.

Prominent Perth lawyers Jason Ricketts, David Hugo and Tony Joyner have teamed up for the launch of an independent firm providing a mix of legal and consultancy services.

Tattarang has filled the long-vacant top role at its agribusiness division Harvest Road Group after appointing experienced executive Harvey Gaynor.

The Forrest’s mining arm Wyloo has cemented its majority stake in the Yangibana rare earths project, a transaction which clears the debt owed by Hasting Technology Metals.

Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Tattarang has nominated former Credit Suisse Australia chief executive Richard Gibb to join the board of Henderson defence shipbuilder Austal.

Andrew Forrest has weighed in on the debate over public toilets in Cottesloe, urging the council to scrap the idea or find an alternative site to install the amenities.

Austal has disputed a claim by South Korea’s Hanwha Group that it has cleared a key regulatory hurdle for a bid for the Perth-based shipbuilder.