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WA Euro chambers to join forces

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A new alliance of seven WA-European chambers of commerce will seek to grow investment, trade, business and government engagement with the Europe Union.

Productivity Commission lambasts WA's GST deal

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A report by the Productivity Commission has denounced the current GST distribution system, calling it “perverse”, only of benefit to Western Australia and leaving the federal government with an “open-ended fiscal liability".

Winmar conviction creates Cook conundrum

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ANALYSIS: The Cook Government faces a tough decision over the future of the Optus Stadium statue of football hero Nicky Winmar.

Scale of Betts' WA store closures revealed

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The scale of Betts' retail store closures has been revealed, with seven of its 11 Western Australian outlets set to shut, as administrators prepare to close 20 unprofitable locations nationwide.

Betts calls in administrator to close unprofitable stores

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Shoe retailer Betts has appointed an administrator to accelerate the closure of more than a dozen uneconomical stores nationwide in pursuit of returning the dynasty to profitability.

Rinehart buys ‘Ben Roberts-Smith Beach Houses’

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Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting has spent $8.75 million on two buildings in Scarborough, rebranding them in honour of controversial former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.

Power 500: WA’s power brokers revealed

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Premier Roger Cook has cemented his place at the pinnacle of the Power 500, while the chiefs of Western Australia's two biggest iron ore miners have pipped publication stalwarts for top spots.

Renowned aviation journalist dies in Perth

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Veteran aviation journalist and writer for Business News Geoffrey Thomas has passed away in Perth at the age of 74.

Fortescue flirts with limits of Mining Act

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Fortescue's pursuit of an increasingly ambitious real-zero agenda is testing government policy and stakeholder relations.

No free lunch when we reduce sovereign risk

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OPINION: Transitioning to a more self-reliant country may reduce the impact of global crises, but it comes at a cost too.

Euro chambers eye free trade spoils

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Nine business chambers representing parts of Europe are planning a strategic alliance, in the wake of the recent free trade agreement between Australia and the EU.

Fortescue sets up large green iron play

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Fortescue is laying the groundwork for a major green iron plant in the Pilbara backed by hydrogen to be produced by as much as 6 gigawatts of renewable energy.

Kaynar founder takes out top gong at 40u40 awards

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Tradie-turned-entrepreneur Kyle Ringin was named the First Amongst Equals at the 2026 40under40 awards, coming out on top of a cohort of WA's emerging business leaders.

Expat to transform Freo’s Piazza

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The woman behind the $12.5 million acquisition of Fremantle's Piazza is not your average property investor.

Behind billionaires’ legal battle for mining empire

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A landmark decision after a 51-day trial with more than 4,000 documents only scratched the surface of the complex relationship between some of the state's mining pioneers and their heirs.

Hancock to pay iron ore royalties

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Rival heirs are entitled to Gina Rinehart-led Hancock Prospecting's iron ore royalties over some mining tenements in the Pilbara, the state's highest court ruled.

Virgin follows Qantas on fuel, but impact is lower

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Virgin Australia says its jet fuel bill will rise by an extra $30 to 40 million in the second half of its financial year, prompting capacity and fare adjustments.

State govt buys emergency fuel stockpile

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The state government has paid $10 million to secure four million litres of diesel to create an emergency stockpile to be based in the Kimberley.

PM inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore

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Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.

PM eyes fuel security deal ahead of Singapore talks

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Anthony Albanese will hold talks with his Singaporean counterpart, hoping to shore up fuel supplies amid Middle East uncertainty.

Govt to underwrite spot purchases of fuel

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The federal government has signed new deals with fuel companies Ampol and Viva, which underwrite spot purchases of cargos normally deemed commercially risky.

Pilbara hub could lead marine fuel transition

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Stakeholders are moving ahead with a plan to make the Pilbara ground zero for clean maritime fuels.

WA’s largest private businesses revealed

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Business News has ranked Western Australia's 100 largest privately owned businesses by revenue for the first time.

Business leaders turn up for Youth Focus

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St Georges Terrace traded suits for Lycra this week as Business News hosted the first-ever Corporate Cycling Challenge.

Govt at risk of $1.5b Wittenoom bill

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Prominent lawyer Peter Gordon has vowed to bring decades of indecision to an end as he launches a $1.5 billion case to clean up Wittenoom against the WA government.

Department office move scrapped

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A deal for a state government entity to consolidate its office space into a new Northbridge building has fallen over, following concerns about the viability of the $110 million project.

Seas the future for Bass family

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Commercial fishing has proved a powerful attraction to those with the patience and financial muscle to ride the sector's waves.

Queensland publisher BNA appoints liquidator

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Queensland publisher Business News Australia has appointed a liquidator, shutting down its online news site which has sometimes been confused with our Perth-based Business News operation.

Cost cap cuts fly in face of fairness

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OPINION: Labor's alteration of its regional airfares policy has left any remaining goodwill the party had in the bush in tatters.

If the shoe fits: Betts fashions ‘e’ change

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Michael Breckler is delivering on the strategic shift that will redefine the national retailer.

Stokes exit too late for shareholders

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OPINION: In Western Australia, Kerry Stokes is almost untouchable. Close to government, the fourth-richest person in the state and boasting the Midas touch when it comes to business.

Business News signs off for 2025

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The Business News would like to thank you for your support during 2025 and wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.