Mark Beyer

Indigenous business leaders have shared their stories and set an agenda to achieve more progress in the fast-growing sector.

Chevron Australia has announced the production of first gas from the $4 billion Gorgon Stage 2 project, which involved the installation of 11 additional wells.

The cost of fixing up the failed Ellendale diamond mine in the Kimberley has risen to $70 million after the state government awarded a major contract for rehabilitation earthworks.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the new premier, builder collapses, urban infill, PwC, BHP, Perth Airport and Ben Roberts-Smith.

Mining giant BHP has revealed nearly 30,000 current and former staff have lost leave and pay entitlements over the past 13 years in one of Australia’s largest case of employee underpayment.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn discuss the WA political whirlwind of the last 48 hours, and what to expect from here.

ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.

Jack McGinn and Mark Beyer discuss the economic challenges and opportunities faced by those doing business in WA’s north west region over the years.

UPDATED: Roger Cook is poised to become Western Australia’s next premier with Rita Saffioti as deputy premier after Amber-Jade Sanderson withdrew from the leadership race.

Amber-Jade Sanderson has won strong backing from Labor’s left faction, almost guaranteeing she will become Western Australia’s next premier.

Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the historic resignation of Premier Mark McGowan and the candidates most likely to replace him.

ANALYSIS: Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti and Amber-Jade Sanderson are the contenders to become WA’s next premier, with Labor’s powerful left faction set to play a key role.

Perth partner Justin Carroll has become interim chair of PwC Australia, which has directed nine partners to go on leave but resisted calls from the prime minister to name all partners involved in its tax scandal.

WA’s north-west generates enormous wealth for the country but not so much for local communities.

In this podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the PwC tax scandal, new rental laws, BHP labour warning, Native title breakthrough, Nedlands aged care, Infrastructure, Indigenous business, menopause and universal construction.

Mining giant Rio Tinto has topped long-time market leader Fortescue Metals Group as the biggest supporter of Indigenous businesses in WA, data compiled by Business News shows.

Jack McGinn and senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the rapid rate of change in Perth's professional services industries over the past 30 years.

PwC is under attack on multiple fronts with the federal government ordering consultants to stand down and tightening procurement rules after police launched a criminal probe.

Leaders from some of Perth’s major professional services firms have seen big changes in their working lives over three decades.

On the third anniversary of the destruction of Juukan Gorge, Indigenous groups have hailed the Tjiwarl native title agreement as setting a new standard with a number of firsts.

Senior editor Mark Beyer and senior journalist Jack McGinn speak about the growth and transformation of Western Australia's resources sector over the past 30 years.

Kimberley Cotton Company has approved construction of WA’s first cotton processing gin despite needing to raise extra funds to cover a large cost blowout.

WA produces a diverse array of minerals, yet one commodity dominates the sector.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss green hydrogen investment and decarbonisation, hot springs at Dalkeith, university rankings, changes at St John WA and St John of God Health Care, and a real estate buyout.

Swedish multinational Epiroc has bolstered its ranking as one of WA’s largest mining services companies, after coming to the rescue of local manufacturer Schramm and saving 80 jobs in the process.

Perth company Infinite Green Energy has linked up with South Korea’s Samsung C&T to pursue the development of a world-scale hydrogen plant just south of Dongara.

Mark Barnaba-chaired Greatland Gold plc has confirmed its intention to list on the ASX this year but is still evaluating the choice of lead manager and the scope of any equity raising.

Perth contractor Aerison Group has confirmed it is in a $47 million dispute with iron ore miner Roy Hill Holdings.

Big mining companies will need to pay $1.4 million each time they seek Aboriginal cultural heritage approval under a new set of fees announced in the budget.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss payroll tax, fees and charges, diversification, the GST and the electricity network. Also: 40under40, Alcoa’s new boss and 30 years of business in WA.

Western Australia’s population growth rate is expected to fall below the long-run average after providing a brief fillip to the economy this year.

ANALYSIS: The state budget has been designed so Mark McGowan can announce unexpectedly good outcomes in future but also sets the scene for a bitter GST battle with other states.