Isabel Vieira

Former AFL players Will Schofield and Chris Masten alongside hotel operators and wine distributors are seeking to establish an ‘urban winery' and restaurant in the heart of Fremantle.

Fremantle property developer Yolk Property Group is seeking approval to build a four-storey townhouse and accommodation complex valued at $9 million.

The state government has moved on progressing its proposed Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Hub in the South West after engaging Deloitte to undertake a feasibility study.

Frontier Energy has inked its intention to takeover Waroona Energy under a deal to merge their renewable energy ventures in the South West.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the growth in popularity of truffles in Western Australia.

Former Fortescue Metals Group and Mineral Resources senior staffer Paul Brown has secured the top job at Hastings Technology Metals.

Matrix Composites & Engineering has secured a $13 million order from Japan's Cosmos Shoji Co to supply a deepwater buoyancy system.

BCI Minerals has secured a $150 million loan from two commercial banks to fund its Mardie salt project after notching the bulk of the funding support from the federal government last month.

Marine services supplier MMA Offshore has notched two contracts worth $12 million to provide liquefied natural gas field support.

A hotel, retail precinct and more than 300 dwellings could be on the cards for a 16-hectare waterfront site situated on the state's south coast.

Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss those picking up the pieces from fallen builders.

Perth-founded internet service provider iiNet is shutting down its email service in a move that is expected to impact thousands of businesses and individuals.

Junior miner CGN Resources has launched an initial public offering to raise up to $10 million to fund exploration in the West Arunta region in northern WA.

Battery metals miner IGO says it has reported its “strongest set of financial results” despite recording an almost $1 billion impairment charge against its acquired assets.

Gold producer Perseus Mining has bolstered its profit by 70 per cent to $476 million after enjoying higher gold prices and increased production in the 2023 financial year.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the state's long-awaited 10-year vision for the arts and culture sector.

Firebird Metals has laid down the blueprint to build its Oakover manganese project near Newman at an estimated cost of $123 million after releasing an updated scoping study.

Australia's inflation rate slowed to an increase of 4.9 per cent in the 12 months to July as prices continue to soften across the nation.

Chamber of Minerals and Energy of WA boss Rebecca Tomkinson has drawn synergies between the mining and agriculture sectors as both industries adopt new technologies.

The buyers of the Seasons of Perth Hotel have revealed plans to extensively renovate and rebrand the asset ahead of reopening in 2024.

Assay lab operator Jinning has been slapped with a $30,000 fine after four of its staff recorded high lead levels in their blood.

Global services provider APM Human Services has generated net profit after tax of $178 million after anticipating its earnings were going to take a hit earlier this year.

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn discuss the rise of paint and sip business ventures in Western Australia.

Perth-based oil and gas junior Calima Energy has “reluctantly” carved out some of its Canadian assets for almost $12 million amid cost pressures.

Federal Minister Brendan O'Connor says the previous government's “addiction” to worker visas is to blame for the decision to cut WA's allocation of migrant workers by 70 per cent.

Businesses based on the popular concept are taking advantage of a strong market to grow.

Fremantle boutique brewery Running With Thieves has been taken over by administrators who claim it's “business as usual” ahead of a potential restructuring.

Minerals explorer Red River Resources has collapsed after an eight-month endeavour to save the troubled company, which was suspended from the ASX.

UPDATE: Statewide contractor Advanced Traffic Management (WA) allegedly owes more than $10 million to unpaid creditors as the court appoints liquidators to wind up the company.

Iluka Resources has commenced a feasibility study into potentially building a metallisation facility at Eneabba to further its downstream processing potential.

The building industry watchdog will pursue the cancellation of Modco Residential's builders' registration following liquidators being appointed to wind up the failed building business.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss how small businesses and franchises are faring in Western Australia.