Mark Beyer

Peter Woronzow has been formally appointed director general of the Department of Transport, one of five DG roles the state government has needed to fill.

APM is a rare example of a Perth company becoming an international market leader.

The state government will introduce its landmark Aboriginal heritage bill to parliament today despite strong opposition from major Aboriginal groups.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer details highlights from his recent discussion with APM founder Megan Wynne.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer goes behind the curtain of Perth Festival's new business structure and 2022 program.

Perth Festival has released a dramatically changed program for 2022 along with its first-ever 12-month financial report since becoming a stand-alone company.

Kwik Transport & Crane Hire has gone into administration after losing two big contracts but related company Kwik Haul continues to trade.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Westfield Booragoon expansion, local deals, local busts, Tim Goyder, Megan Wynne, Perth Festival, accountants and hydrogen.

ASX-listed companies have detailed roughly $2 billion in JobKeeper payments spanning the last two financial years, with only a handful making voluntary repayments.

Shares in mega stock market float APM Human Services International made a soft start today, falling slightly but still leaving the company worth more than $3 billion.

Orica has made a $20 million-plus investment in mining technology by purchasing WA companies RIG Technologies, from Wallis Drilling, and Hopper Industrial Group.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray walks through the state government's newly proposed reforms to the Local Government Act.

UK-based SLR Consulting has substantially expanded its presence in Western Australia by purchasing local business 360 Environmental.

Search funds are widely used internationally, supporting young entrepreneurs to buy established businesses.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss WA's COVID plan, Mia Davies, Perth Airport, WA private company results, COP26 and what it means for WA, workplace safety, innovator of the year Vision Phama, and much more on science and innovation.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer unpacks what goes into a search fund and their emergence as an investment vehicle in Perth.

The collapse in international and interstate travel was partly offset by a small increase in local flights and higher income from its property estate.

Perth Airport has revealed its chairman, Nev Power, has taken a leave of absence from its board while he deals with charges related to breaching COVID travel restrictions.

Family-owned CFC Group has reported a solid increase in profit and dividends as executive chairman Philip Cardaci and his brother’s widow Mae Cardaci continue their legal fight.

In their weekly podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Crown, VGW profit, Woodside hydrogen, Pindan, APM, recycling sector, and who are our biggest exporters.

The value of state government contracts awarded to Aboriginal businesses has fallen by 21 per cent over the past year though the number of contracts has risen.

Shares in Mineral Resources fell sharply this morning after the iron ore miner revealed its realised selling price was less than half the benchmark price.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer offers highlights of his recent conversation with Tony Kiernan.

Engineering and construction contractor Clough has expanded its North American presence by acquiring privately owned company J.J. White Incorporated.

APM has finalised the terms of its stockmarket float, with the Perth company planning to raise $972 million, confirming it as WA’s largest-ever IPO.

Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss vaccine mandates, potash projects, big WA IPOs, charity fundraisers, Perron Group, Busselton Underwater Observatory and Ascot Capital.

The state government is aiming to award about five per cent of all contracts in the transport sector to Aboriginal businesses over the next five years.

Pindan Group’s offshore owner has provided a $17 million loan to pay out its secured creditor as it works on a restructuring for other creditors owed $75 million.

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has appointed Gavi Friedland as head of metals and mining in Australia and New Zealand, taking over from Perth-based Peter Watson.

From struggling junior explorers to booming miners, Tony Kiernan has a breadth of experience few company directors can match.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer details findings from a parliamentary inquiry reviewing the Juukan Gorge controversy.

A parliamentary inquiry reviewing the Juukan Gorge controversy recommends the federal government take responsibility for Aboriginal heritage and pushes for changes to WA legislation.