Mark Beyer

The state government is cranking up its planning for the new Women and Babies Hospital at Murdoch with six early-stage engineering contracts awarded.

Former WA treasurer Ben Wyatt has become an adviser to Australian Capital Equity, adding to the network of powerful individuals close to its chair Kerry Stokes.

Korea’s largest electricity utility has signed an early agreement with the backers of the Western Green Energy Hub, one of several giant renewable energy projects mooted for WA.

Perth tech group Electro Ventures has completed a $22 million capital raising while also closing its investment in a local firm that converts classic cars to electric.

Global energy consultancy Xodus Group has replaced engineering firm Wood as the federal government's key offsider on the decommissioning of the Northern Endeavour oil field.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of WSP in Western Australia following its recent deal for Calibre Group's mining and infrastructure business.

Engineering giant WSP expects the green energy transition will boost opportunities in the mining sector.

The state government has spent just $16,500 on a feasibility analysis to support shifting the $1.8 billion Women and Babies Hospital to Murdoch, Business News has learned.

In this podcast Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Scyne Advisory, Aravina Estate, Primero and Wood wins, Centurion expands, house prices, interest rates, Hancock, Arbor Centre, architects and corporate finance.

Jack McGinn and Mark Beyer discuss new opportunities the energy transition has presented for WA law firms.

The Perth office of global engineering firm Wood will lead work on a giant $1.1 billion manganese project in central Europe after winning a four-year contract.

The green energy transition is seen as one of the largest opportunities for WA law firms, with two mid-tier players leading the way.

South Perth accounting firm William Buck has announced its first leadership change in 37 years, with co-founder Mark Collins stepping down as managing director.

A company owned by the Indonesian government is evaluating a $100 million equity investment in BCI Minerals after signing a non-binding offtake agreement.

Allegro Funds has committed to invest $100 million in Scyne Advisory, the new public sector firm with about 130 former PwC partners, including at least six in WA.

Mark Beyer speaks to Jack McGinn on the successes of Perdaman’s Vikas Rambal and his ambitious plans for the future.

Perdaman founder Vikas Rambal has built a diversified international business and has ambitious plans for the future.

Most of Australia’s universities have moved substantially higher on a major global ranking, with three into the top 20 but one dropping down the list after a change in criteria.

Ten successful Aboriginal business owners, including five from WA, have come together to form an angel investing network with backing from the US government and Minderoo Foundation.

CITIC Pacific Mining has challenged conventional wisdom around magnetite production, citing a study that shows lower lifecycle emissions compared to traditional iron ore.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Super Pit expansion, Aboriginal heritage laws, Forrests donate $5 billion, big property deals, Vikas Rambal, David Flanagan, law and construction reviews.

Perth was one of the biggest improvers in the latest global liveability index but ranked well behind Melbourne and Sydney.

Perth-based Electro Ventures has become the major shareholder in e-bike startup Tiller Rides, adding to its portfolio of 12 businesses in the renewable energy and clean transport sectors.

BHP is planning to install up to 500 megawatts of green energy in the Pilbara so it can switch its haul trucks from diesel to batteries.

Collie is set to have two large-scale battery energy storage systems, with French renewable energy company Neoen proceeding with construction of a 219 megawatt unit.

Alumina producer Alcoa has won effusive backing from the WA government after agreeing to a second change to its mining plans in the jarrah forests south of Perth.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the varied approach of WA's philanthropists.

The company behind Dome cafes is planning to redevelop one of Perth’s oldest wineries in tandem with a state government upgrade of the surrounding parkland.

WA has some very prominent philanthropists, detailed in our updated list of foundations, and there is a push to expand giving across the wider community.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss workplace deaths, labour force data, population growth, lithium deals, cultural heritage drama, John Van Der Wielen, Marcus Tan and Ivan Vella.

Australia’s population has recorded its fastest growth in 15 years as overseas immigration surged with WA achieving the most rapid growth of any state.

A high-profile workplace fatality that spurred the introduction of industrial manslaughter laws in Western Australia has reached its conclusion in the Magistrates Court six years after the tragic event.