Nadia Budihardjo

Nadia Budihardjo joined Business News in 2022, covering local government and general news.

She started her career with Community News Group in 2018, working at local newspaper Southern Gazette before becoming the online reporter.

Ms Budihardjo has also worked at Stirling Times and PerthNow - Western Suburbs newspapers.

She studied at Curtin University, where she graduated with a double degree in Law and Journalism in 2017.

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nadia.budihardjo@businessnews.com.au

Podcasts 13 hours ago

At Close of Business podcast June 25 2026

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo talk about Indigenous art centres across the state.

A render of the proposed East Fremantle social housing project. Image: Peter Hobbs Architects

Property 13 hours ago

Green light for $21m social housing

Foundation Housing and H-U have cleared a planning hurdle to add dozens of social housing dwellings to East Fremantle, after a $21 million plan was approved.

A Nicheliving-linked entity is pushing for a court-ordered winding up. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr.

Property 15 hours ago

Nicheliving entity seeks court order

A Nicheliving-linked entity has pushed for a court-ordered winding up of its operations, claiming its director Ronnie Michel-Elhaj continued to incur debts.

Podcasts 1 day ago

At Close of Business podcast June 24 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the state's largest philanthropic foundations.

Property 1 day ago

$240m Hillarys project approved

A state planning body has approved an apartment plan near Hillarys boat harbour, despite the proposal attracting some community opposition.

Mining 1 day ago

WA’s mining wealth changing, report says

Researchers have estimated the resources sector's contribution to WA at almost $200 billion a year, but warns of the risks of relying too much on the industry.

Laurence Escalante. Photo: Nadia Budihardjo.

Regulation 1 day ago

Escalante amends bail for Sydney trip

VGW founder Laurence Escalante has succeeded in changing his bail arrangements, to accommodate a Sydney trip next month.

Podcasts 2 days ago

At Close of Business podcast June 23 2026

Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss prescribed burns and the impact on some industries in WA.

Defence 2 days ago

Defence West in AI partnership

Defence Minister Paul Papalia has announced a partnership between Defence West and UK-based Faculty's fellowship program, to boost AI skills for the sector.

A render of the proposed North Fremantle apartments. Image: via DAP document

Property 2 days ago

Green light for North Freo project

A multi-storey apartment block, estimated to cost $22 million, is set to be built next to a lot that was once owned by Victor Goh and is now selling to Edge Visionary Living.

Keri Shannon (inset) is appealing a matter in the Supreme Court.

Regulation 22 Jun 2026

Ex-Cambridge mayor appeals penalty

Former Town of Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon has taken her case against a standards panel to the state's highest court.

City of South Perth. Photo: Gabriel Oliveira

Government 22 Jun 2026

South Perth council in chaos, minister wants reset

The City of South Perth is the latest local government to be in the spotlight after three councillors resigned over the weekend, with the minister calling for a reset of the sector.

Podcasts 19 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 19 2026

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell on the success of architecture practice Hames Sharley.

A tavern has been proposed at a Northbridge site formerly known as The Bakery (inset). Image: DLGIRS

Food & Drink 19 Jun 2026

Northbridge pub plan for ex-arts site

A site that once housed live performance venue, known as The Bakery, has been earmarked for a new 800-person tavern.

CBH Group launched legal action over its Broomehill rail and outloading project. Photo: Tom Zaunmayr

Agribusiness 19 Jun 2026

Court dismisses CBH’s appeal

The country's biggest grain handler has failed in its bid to overturn a court decision relating to a $22 million payment claim over its rapid rail project.

Podcasts 18 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 18 2026

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the state government's aim to boost the connection between VET and university pathways in higher education.

Mint Renewables proposes to build a BESS on a site in Kojonup (inset). Images: via Shire of Kojonup documents

Energy 18 Jun 2026

Mint flags WA battery build

Victoria-based Mint Renewables has lodged a proposal in Western Australia, over a battery storage project in the Shire of Kojonup.

A render of the proposed Treeby East primary school in Jandakot. Image: WA Department of Education

Contracts 18 Jun 2026

Universal wins $33m school work

Universal Constructions has booked a $33 million contract with the state government over a new primary school.

QS World University Rankings 2027 included UWA in the top 100, with Curtin University, Murdoch University, ECU also ranked.

Education 18 Jun 2026

UWA holds spot in global rankings

The state's oldest university has held on to its ranking on a top universities' list around the world, but others have slipped.

Tony Buti says universities have had a challenge retaining their social licence. Photo: Nadia Budihardjo

Education 18 Jun 2026

United VET, uni system talks ongoing

A stronger connection between vocational training and traditional tertiary pathways in education remains a focus.

Podcasts 17 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 17 2026

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the Asian engagement feature in the recent Business News magazine.

Numans Accommodation proposes to build a caravan park and tourist development in Allanson. Images: via DAP document

Property 17 Jun 2026

Numans to build $30m tourism park

A development assessment panel has approved Numans Accommodation Villages' plan to build a $30 million caravan park in Collie.

A render of the Red Gully BESS. Image: BLT Energy

Energy 17 Jun 2026

Green light for $1b battery

A team led by former Macquarie Capital bankers has cleared a planning hurdle to build a $1 billion battery energy storage system near Gingin.

Murdoch University chancellor Gail McGowan has become WA's third local government monitor. Photo: Murdoch University.

Government 17 Jun 2026

South Perth backs more monitor time

The City of South Perth council has backed a two-month extension to a local government monitor's term, a day before her appointment ended.

Renders of the proposed Willagee retirement village. Images: Gary Batt Associates Architects via DAP documents

Property 16 Jun 2026

Approval for $28m seniors’ village

An assessment panel has approved a $28 million proposal to build a multi-storey retirement village in Perth's south-western suburbs.

The matter is ongoing in the Federal Court of Australia.

Government 16 Jun 2026

Ex-senator fights COVID-19 fine

Former senator Rod Culleton has compared himself to billionaire Clive Palmer as he fights against a fine over breaching COVID-19 quarantine restrictions.