Sam Jones joined Business News in April 2024, covering tech, innovation, cybersecurity, accountants, Asian engagement and federal politics.
Prior to joining Business News he spent five years living and working in WA's North West.
The first two years were spent in South Hedland covering a broad range of topics including local and state politics, small business, Aboriginal affairs, sports and human interest stories.
Mr Jones then moved to Broome, where he took the position of Northern Papers Editor for Seven West Media and was responsible for producing four weekly newspapers across the Pilbara and Kimberley.
One of Australia's largest data centre developers has blamed "highly conservative" WA planning laws for a decision to scrap a $1.1 billion development, and warned archaic views risked similar future projects.
Changes to the research and development tax incentive have received a mixed review from industry and experts, with some warning it risked legitimate research missing out on funds.
The Federal Budget has drawn a pointed response from WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti, who said the move to rein in NDIS spending risked shifting the burden onto states, while welcoming new housing and tax policies.
Instructure says data exposed in a hack of its Canvas software last week, which included thousands of WA students, is safe after it reached an "agreement" with the group behind the attack.
Edith Cowan University students have been impacted by the breach of global education software Canvas, with some students unable to access the school's learning management system.
Australia's cash rate is now sitting at its pandemic-era peak, as the RBA continues to battle escalating inflation compounded by conflict in the Middle East.
New ABS data has revealed a sharp uptick in household spending across the nation in March, and comes as markets await the Reserve Bank's call on rates later today.
Henderson-based shipbuilder Austal will build two more evolved cape-class patrol boats for the Australian Border Force under a contract extension worth $150 million.
Perth-founded proptech Openn Negotiation has been removed from the Australian Stock Exchange after a two-year trading hiatus through several financial woes.
David Campbell Transport is taking Aurizon to court in an attempt to recoup some $8 million it says it's owed over haulage at Glencore's Murrin Murrin operations.
An award winning Perth-developed device to treat chronic ear infections in children has received FDA approval, clearing the way for its launch in the United States.
Perth-based surveillance software firm icetana AI has raised $4 million in an oversubscribed placement to continue its growth in key markets like Japan and the Middle East.
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.
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.