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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Jeff Sharp says Curtin University is the first partner to roll out Octave's program.

Education 09 Jul 2026

Curtin, Octave unite to address skill gap

Curtin University has partnered with Octave Intelligence in an initiative to tackle the skills shortage in the construction sector, becoming the first institution to sign up to the program.

Podcasts 08 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 8 2026

Mark Beyer speaks to Sam Jones about the growth of in-house construction divisions.

Hammond Park's Great Beginnings childcare centre is under the G8 Education group.

Education 08 Jul 2026

Fair Work chases G8 for $2m

A national childcare operator with dozens of locations in Perth has been accused of underpaying more than 1,400 workers, with the alleged total exceeding $2 million.

Australian Property Alliance, formerly Nicheliving Real Estate, has been fined after mishandling a $50,000 deposit.

Property 08 Jul 2026

Nicheliving entity fined over $50k deposit

Australian Property Alliance, formerly Nicheliving Real Estate, has been fined after mishandling a $50,000 deposit.

The matter was dealt with in the State Administrative Tribunal

Property 07 Jul 2026

Building regulator moves to cut ‘phoenixing’

The state government has moved to curb “phoenixing” by banning building companies that have been linked to financial mismanagement, in light of a recent tribunal decision.

Property 07 Jul 2026

Caratti financial deception case drags on

The Commonwealth's dispute with Allen Caratti over charges of financial deception continues in court, with the property developer calling in former attorney-general Christian Porter as his lawyer.

A render of the Three Springs Giga project. Image: TBB via Shire of Three Springs document

Energy 07 Jul 2026

Green light for $1b battery, farm

An assessment panel has approved a $1 billion solar farm and battery system to be built in the state's Mid West.

Podcasts 06 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 6 2026

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the impact of workforce migration agreements on regional WA.

Parliament House in West Perth. Photo: Michael O'Brien

Property 06 Jul 2026

Controls flagged for Parliament House area

The state's peak planning body aims to replace a policy from the 1980s, to set new limitations for developments in the Parliament House precinct.

Podcasts 03 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 3 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Old Court House's 190th anniversary and the potential for heritage buildings to be reused.

Small Business 03 Jul 2026

Perth’s business hotspots revealed

Perth's northern and south-eastern suburbs have been identified as small business hotspots, with the increased activity linked to population growth.

Contracts 03 Jul 2026

Emerald awards MACA $562m work

Shares in Emerald Resources have gone up after the West Perth-based company announced a $562 million deal for its gold project.

Tony Buti is understood to be visiting Adelaide to speak about university mergers.

Exclusive 03 Jul 2026

Buti pursues WA uni merger in SA, Canberra

Attorney General Tony Buti has travelled to South Australia for meetings with the chiefs of merged universities, ahead of a potential decision about amalgamating WA institutions.

Mining 03 Jul 2026

BHP workers endorse deal

BHP workers at its operations near Newman have endorsed a new enterprise agreement, while discussions continue with Port Hedland employees.

Podcasts 02 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 2 2026

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the $81m Kwinana wastewater plant.

Thiess is contracted for work at the Iron Bridge mine in the Pilbara.

Deals 02 Jul 2026

CIMIC buys Thiess back for $1.2b

CIMIC Group has acquired the remaining shares in Thiess for $1.18 billion, returning the latter to full ownership.

The ACCC has warned a dairy producer for mislabelling its milk products.

Agribusiness 02 Jul 2026

Lactalis fined over milk labels

A dairy company had to pay almost $60,000 after the consumer watchdog issued notices for mislabelling its milk products, including one from Western Australia.

Dale Alcock (right, inset) and Garry Brown-Neaves (centre, inset) have launched legal actions against HLB Mann Judd over tax advice.

Property 02 Jul 2026

ABN founders chase firm over tax advice

Property heavyweights Dale Alcock and Garry Brown-Neaves have launched legal actions against their accountant and tax agent HLB Mann Judd over alleged contractual breaches.

Podcasts 01 Jul 2026

At Close of Business podcast July 1 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about her feature diving into the speculation surrounding a WA university merger.

Education 01 Jul 2026

New chairs for TAFE councils

The state government has appointed Amanda Reid, Libby Lyons and Jim Walker as chairs of several of the TAFE colleges' governing councils.

Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation chief executive Michael Woodley. Photo: Michael O'Brien

Indigenous 01 Jul 2026

Fortescue pays $150m in Yindjibarndi feud

Fortescue has paid the Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation more than $150 million as compensation for mining activities on native title land.

A battery energy storage system is proposed for a lot in Hopeland. Image: TBB Planning via DAP document

Energy 01 Jul 2026

Green light for $300m battery

A $300 million battery storage system to deliver energy to the South West is one step closer to construction after receiving a panel's approval.

Kate Lamont, of Lamont's, will be opening her first new venue in more than a decade.

Food & Drink 01 Jul 2026

Lamont’s to open Nedlands venue

Lamont's and Fini Group have joined forces to open a restaurant and wine store in Nedlands, which will be chef Kate Lamont's first new venue in more than a decade.

Talk of a merger of two or three of the state’s public universities has ramped up in the first half of 2026.

Education 01 Jul 2026

Uncertainty surrounds university merger plans

There's a noticeable lack of detail from the state government about the likelihood of a tertiary tie-up.

Podcasts 30 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 30 2026

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss angst among wine producers with impending container-for-change amendments.

A render of the Chellingworth apartment development. Image: Elenberg Fraser

Property 30 Jun 2026

Delay hits Chellingworth Nedlands

The developer behind the contentious Chellingworth Nedlands development has applied for a two-year extension to start construction.

Property 30 Jun 2026

$27m Mount Hawthorn project revised

A panel has approved changes to an eight-storey social housing development in an inner-city suburb, despite significant community opposition.

Mining 30 Jun 2026

Court rules over Hancock, Wright legal costs

The state's Supreme Court has handed down a decision on the legal costs to be paid by the mining billionaires involved in the high-profile iron ore trial.

Podcasts 29 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 29 2026

Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a new office building project aiming to bring arts organisations into the city.

Sally North says the incident shows the importance of safe work method statements. Photo: Michael O'Brien.

Regulation 29 Jun 2026

SRG fined over site incident

Subiaco-based SRG Global has been ordered to pay $135,000 over an incident where a worker was struck by a 27-kilogram piece of wood at a Perth construction site.

Financial Services 29 Jun 2026

Ex-director pleads guilty over $1.5m misuse

A former Perth-based company director has pleaded guilty to charges relating to alleged dishonest access and use of more than $1.5 million of investors' funds.

Podcasts 26 Jun 2026

At Close of Business podcast June 26 2026

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the rehabilitation efforts at Thevenard Island, and how it fits into a $60 billion decommissioning pipeline.

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