Sam Jones

Hopes for a May rate rise reprieve look to be dashed after new ABS data, released today, revealed inflation has hit its highest point in almost three years.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how some gold producers are using nickel infrastructure.

Woodside and Inpex joined Roger Cook in lambasting a proposed LNG windfall tax today, warning it could kill major projects and destroy Australia's reputation as a stable investment destination.

Australia's peak corporate regulator has issued notices to four finfluencers who it says were providing unlicensed financial advice or engaging in deceptive conduct.

Commonwealth Bank has confirmed it will axe a further 119 Australian jobs as it continues to restructure its operations, adding to the roughly 400 roles cut earlier this year.

Two thirds of WA founders are grappling with financial stress as a landmark StartupWA report reveals a mental health crisis leaving state's innovation ecosystem at a breaking point.

WA Defence Industries Minister Paul Papalia has laid bare his thoughts on the Iran conflict, calling on the Federal government to do more to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Silicon Valley heavyweight Bill Tai, who was an early investor in Canva and Zoom, has backed a Perth company which aims to install data centres on Aboriginal land.

A Perth company, founded by a 24-year-old and already famed for its ability to print an entire boat hull in a day, will turn to housing with Australia's first-ever 3D printed home made from entirely recycled plastic.

WA shipbuilding giant Austal has officially concluded one of the largest naval programs in the state's history, delivering the final Guardian-class patrol boat.

Perth-based predictive diagnostics developer Proteomics has culled a quarter of its staff in a restructure the executive said was neccesary as the firm reaches a critical juncture.

The owner of a Cottesloe beauty clinic, who is currently before the courts accused of fraud and stealing, is suing a competitor for defamation over social media posts and messages.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the Wright and Hancock judgment.

The property developer behind the 82-apartment Halcyon development in Subiaco is pursuing the construction company tasked with building it for $3.8 million in allegedly unpaid loans, among other issues.

Perth-based drone manufacturer Innovaero will collaborate with Australian munitions company NIOA to develop a range of modular warheads and launch systems for loitering munitions.

While promising a $53b uptick in defence capabilities, Richard Marles has dodged details on the $5b in savings needed to fund it—and whether a shift in accounting rules is being used to mask the true cost.

A joint venture comprising two of WA's most prominent engineering firms have been awarded a $281 million contract for wharf upgrades at HMAS Stirling to prepare for future submarine rotations.

The Perth developer of a collagen nerve repair surgical wrap has inked a deal for access to over 200 US Department of Defence medical sites after validating its effectiveness on the battlefield of Ukraine.

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the recent North West edition of Business News magazine.

An innovative Perth carpark developer says the recent buy-in of a leading east coast concreter will pave the way for the company to gain a foothold in the booming data centre construction market.

State-owned energy provider Synergy has launched an investigation into claims of a massive data breach allegedly involving over 900,000 sensitive document, including the personal records of customers.

Mark Pownall, Sam Jones and Gary Adshead discuss the news of the week, including fuel movements; BHP industrial action; El Caballo Blanco's future; ECU's $72m purchase and more.

An AI-powered camera system which maps snail populations for pest control is among a record-setting number of WA startups chosen to participate in Founders Factory's Nature Tech Accelerator.

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the 50 most powerful people in the state's North West.

New home completions in WA have slipped to their lowest level in almost two years, magnifying calls for the state to pause major infrastructure projects and focus on boosting housing supply.

A Northbridge software firm, backed by John Poynton and previously known for developing a grocery price comparison tool, will attempt to take on the likes of VGW with a new gaming offering.

Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the severe driver shortage facing WAs trucking sector.

A Geraldton-based airline has become the latest WA company to allegedly fall victim to the Anubis ransomware group, with the cyber criminals claiming to have exfiltrated 56 gigabytes of sensitive data.

The future of the Thunderbird Mineral Sands mine hangs in the balance as Sheffield Resources enters urgent negotiations to resculpt its debt load following a string of production woes.

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the planning industry.

Duratec will acquire NSW-based Pacific Welding Australia for up to $12 million in a move which gives it access to Orica's Kooragang Island ammonia and nitric acid facility.

Anthropic has inked an MoU with the Australian government to expand collaboration on AI, including through partnerships with research institutions and potential data centre investment.