Mark Beyer

As News Editor, Mark Beyer oversees the day-to-day editorial team at Business News. Mark has nearly 30 years experience, primarily in business journalism. He has worked in corporate affairs roles, both in-house and as a consultant. Mark’s is a former economist with the Commonwealth Treasury in Canberra. mark.beyer@businessnews.com.au

Tight ship sinks under pressure

Mark Beyer

19-Jun-2013

Twelve months ago precision engineering firm Pressure Dynamics was proudly showcasing its new premises and looking forward to growth. It's now in receivership.

Calibre's Rod Baxter resigns

Mark Beyer

17-Jun-2013

Engineering contractor Calibre Group announced late today the resignation of managing director Rod Baxter, following a series of damaging profit downgrades that have shattered its stock price.

Hamilton to leave Miclyn after dispute

Mark Beyer

17-Jun-2013

Perth company director Neil Hamilton intends to resign from the board of Miclyn Express Offshore, after a heated dispute with the company's two major shareholders over their governance practices.

Major flaws in electricity market: ERA

Mark Beyer

14-Jun-2013

Verve Energy has been paid full 'capacity credits' for power stations that are only available half the time, a report by the state government's economic regulator has found.

Bhagwan Marine top Rising Star

Mark Beyer

13-Jun-2013

Bhagwan Marine has been named the 2013 Business News Rising Stars award winner, capping off more than a decade of strong growth for the Geraldton-based company.

Energy reform saves $150m per year

Mark Beyer

12-Jun-2013

Newly appointed energy minister Mike Nahan has defended state government plans to re-merge utilities Verve Energy and Synergy, despite being told that market reform has created savings of about $150 million a year for business customers.

Capital shortage is number 1 issue

Mark Beyer

12-Jun-2013

The capital strike hitting the resources sector risks doing long-term damage to the industry's growth prospects.

New contracts for Fleetwood, Quality Builders

Mark Beyer

10-Jun-2013

Local companies Fleetwood and Quality Builders have won contracts worth $13.8 million for the supply of transportable buildings to the Department of Education.

The Heritage finds its time

Mark Beyer

07-Jun-2013

The new hospitality venues at Brookfield Place have become a CBD drawcard, but some have needed to refine their offering during their first year of trade.

In a bind on wages policy

Mark Beyer

05-Jun-2013

The Fair Work Commission's annual wage review has highlighted the limitations of centralised wage fixing.

Brockman signs MOU with China backer

Mark Beyer

30-May-2013

The operator of one of China's largest ports has signed up as a potential investor in new rail and port infrastructure to service iron ore miners in the Pilbara.

Caution on $700m Ord farming deal

Mark Beyer

29-May-2013

The state government has given Chinese group Kimberley Agricultural Investment four years to develop active irrigated agriculture in the Ord River region, before it will agree to signing long-term leases.