Mark Pownall

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Spud Shed's move into milk; fishing rights; major business deals; Gina Rinehart's helicopter pad; NDIS dramas and more.

It has been softer year for DFD Rhodes after bumper profits in recent years, with the family office reporting an $86 million profit largely on the back of iron ore royalties.

A Hopetoun farming family has emerged as the buyer of a major nearby farm, which was offloaded for $50 million by a company linked to the Malaysia-based BOH tea brand.

One of the state's key medical research institutions is gearing up for a major fund-raising campaign as it awaits state government support for a planned specialist cancer centre.

OPINION: There are plenty of upsides to the Aukus agreement but delivery times leave us vulnerable.

Perth-based automotive industry cooperative Capricorn has moved into migration services with an acquisition intended to help members solve skills shortages.

Local research institute-backed venture capital fund Health Translation Group has won the backing of global life sciences investment giant Bridgewest.

Powerful lobby group the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia has appointed Neil Le Febvre as group CEO.

The WACA has sought a 10-year rates exemption worth an estimated $2.5 million from the City of Perth, as the redevelopment of the historic cricket ground nears completion.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the EPBC Act; Fortescue v Element Zero case; Tony Galati's apple push and Perth Park.

Paramount Earthmoving boss Shawn Tilley has appeared in court over fraud allegations for the first time, as Business News reports on the company's financials.

OPINION: The nature of Perth's urbanisation, rather than the actual spread of housing, is what many people object to.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Chris Ellison; the Libs' net zero back down; wind farms; the Forrest's weir fight and more.

The Committee for Perth will start looking for just its third CEO in 18 years with the departure of Paula Rogers.

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the diversity emerging in funds management in WA.

GESB represents more than 60 per cent of the WA funds management sector, but diversity is emerging.

The gap between consulting and funds management continues to grow.

Mader Group founder and Rich 100 member Luke Mader has acquired a Perth house, paying one of the highest prices for a residential property this year.

Insolvency practitioners have taken control of Margaret River wine producer Tate Wine, the latest local alcoholic beverage maker to buckle under industry headwinds.

Isabel Vieira and Mark Pownall discuss the $1.5bn public hospital spend; the PCEC redevelopment being shelved; the Forrests' property moves; agriculture deals; and more.

The McCusker family is to provide more than $100,000 a year to Australia's version of the global Rhodes Scholarship, with a women's health expert becoming their first recipient.

OPINION: WA's case for maintaining the current GST regime appears to be falling on deaf ears in other states.

Mark Pownall speaks to Elisha Newell about Timezone founder Malcolm Steinberg and his businesses.

Independent car retailing giant Regent Motors and Swift Holdings Investments have enjoyed big leaps in sales, driven by buoyant economic conditions.

Timezone founder targets major mobile games opportunity.

The collective wealth of the top 100 richest people in Western Australia amounts to $160 billion – with 19 billionaires – Business News' Rich 100 publication reveals.

Entrepreneur Jason De Silveira is seeking about $45 million to back the global expansion of his robot manufacturer Nexxis.

Well known lawyer and philanthropist Adam Levin was farewelled late last week after passing away at the age of 58 following a health battle.

Local industrial firm Perron Group has reported yet another big net profit, boosted by gains from a diversification strategy that included the sale of stakes in two Perth shopping centres.

Paramount Earthmoving founder Shawn Tilley is facing several counts of fraud, with a court appearance scheduled for next month.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss critical minerals' in Trump deal; Perdaman's $3bn plan; Nicheliving; Brownes dairy; Koolan Island mine; Climate 200 donors; and MSWA's expansion.

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss Synergy's overpayment blunder; water woes in the Pilbara; the future of Wittenoom; Mark McGowan and Aukus; super changes; BGC and Fortescue.