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Justin Eve moved to Perth in 2009. Photo: Supplied

Professions 23 Sep 2026

Eve to lead PwC in WA

PwC Australia has named auditor Justin Eve as its new Perth Markets Managing Partner, making it the second of the ‘big 4' firms to have a change of leadership this year.

Opinion 21 Sep 2026

Economic equity lost in learners’ hours

OPINION: The requirement for learner drivers to undertake 50 hours of supervised training is a bit much.

Defence Economy 14 Aug 2026

Training for a nuclear workforce

Parabellum International has expanded into defence industries with an eye to building nuclear-capable professional emergency response teams.

Joshua Wigley presents at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exhibition. Photo supplied.

Exclusive 13 Aug 2026

Timor-Leste to get Hyperion's 'factory-in-a-box'

Plastic waste in Timor-Leste will be used to build public infrastructure, after Perth-based Hyperion Systems moved to deploy its 'factory-in-a-box' overseas for the first time.

Property 11 Aug 2026

Cedar Woods in latest $15.5m Hazelmere buy

Investment activity in Hazelmere has been on the rise with Cedar Woods' $15 million property acquisition following the $42.7 million divestment of a BGC warehouse.

Technology, Innovation & Science 07 Aug 2026

Perth tech CEO makes US move

The founder of software firm Track'em has relocated to Dallas to ramp up growth after winning work with engineering, procurement and construction contractors in the US and Middle East.

Health 03 Aug 2026

Perth provider signs deal with Ramsay

A Perth-based clinical workforce provider has secured a multi-million-dollar contract with ASX-listed Ramsay Health Care to supply staff across hospital facilities in Western Australia and Victoria.

Thought Leadership 15 Jul 2026

Building a WA success story

For more than two decades, Michael Agostino has quietly built a reputation in Western Australia's residential construction industry.

Jonathan Cover (L) and Steven Kunz have both won 40under40 awards. Photo: Matt Jelonek

Deals 24 Jun 2026

JPS: from a ‘troopy’ to $75m in 6 years

Diversified contractor Tasmea has announced its second acquisition this month, paying up to $75 million for an oil and gas services business started from scratch six years ago.

Anna Dartnell will lead an expansion of the Sandy Ridge facility. Photo: Supplied

Infrastructure 09 Jun 2026

Tellus appoints Dartnell as CEO

The owner and operator of Australia's largest hazardous waste facility has promoted Perth-based Anna Dartnell to be its next chief executive.

Cultural Industries 09 Jun 2026

Outreach up amid profit-to-purpose pivot

Holyoake chief executive Ben Smith is taking the not-for-profit organisation to new heights.

Indigenous 04 Jun 2026

Momentous moments, significant gains

The state's biggest Indigenous businesses have gone from strength to strength, but there is more to the story when it comes to growth.

Business Perspectives 02 Jun 2026

Business News partners with Block to reimagine the future of the 40under40 Awards

Business News has announced a long-term strategic commercial and creative partnership with branding agency Block, bringing together two WA brands with a shared commitment to innovation, storytellin

Deals 29 May 2026

GenusPlus drives Riches’ wealth past $1b

GenusPlus Group's strong share market performance this month has pushed the wealth generated for founder David Riches and his family to the $1 billion mark.

Peter Breen (top inset) and Mitch Matera. Photo: David Henry

Indigenous 06 May 2026

Maali’s Halo Civil action scrapped

The WA Supreme Court has dismissed Maali Group's legal action against its minor shareholder, Halo Civil, as the relationship between the company's owners continues to sour.

Events 01 May 2026

Kaynar founder takes out top gong at 40u40 awards

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.

Mitch Matera founded Maali Group in 2019. Photo: David Henry

Contracts 17 Apr 2026

Maali Group in administration, again

Indigenous contractor Maali Group has been placed into administration for a second time, after shareholders failed to settle what is understood to be a commercial dispute.

Contracts 27 Mar 2026

Maali, Halo Civil row over info access

Maali Group has sued Halo Civil in the state's highest court, weeks after the company's founder, Mitch Matera, says another dispute among the parties had been resolved.

Les Delaforce says 97 per cent of venture capital firms in Australia invest in SaaS-based businesses. Photo: Michael O’Brien

Technology, Innovation & Science 18 Mar 2026

Backing the hard stuff worth a shot

Recent investments in hardware show there's a future for making things in WA.

Contracts 16 Mar 2026

Halo Civil, Maali Group in board row

A dispute between Maali Group co-owners Halo Civil and KRGM has escalated to the state's highest court but the latter's owner, Mitch Matera, claims the matter has been resolved.

Dino Cercarelli (left), Kerryn Garrett (middle left), Leanne Kite (middle right) and Rudy Flach (right).

Exclusive 13 Mar 2026

Patrys acquire Perth biotech for delirium drug

A world-first antipsychotic injectable drug developed in Perth will accelerate its path to market after the company behind it, Reliis, was acquired by a Melbourne biotechnology developer.

David Riches (left) with co-founder George Lloyd and chief operating officer David Fyfe. Photo: Michael O’Brien

Infrastructure 23 Feb 2026

Riches on the rise as Genus powers up

David Riches does not fit the classic mould for an ASX chief executive yet his distinctive approach has helped GenusPlus Group achieve enormous success.

PYC Therapeutics chief executive Rohan Hocking.

Health 02 Feb 2026

PYC launches major $653m raise

Perth biotech PYC Therapeutics will go to market seeking $653 million to advance four of its treatments through early trial stages and towards their first transaction.The Nedlands-based ASX-list

Government 27 Jan 2026

WA leaders recognised in Australia Day honours

Aboriginal businessman Frank Mitchell is among the almost 100 Western Australians recognised for their contributions in the Australia Day 2026 honours list.

Cultural Industries 22 Jan 2026

Queensland publisher BNA appoints liquidator

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.

News 18 Dec 2025

Revo reaps rewards of engagement

Andrew Holder founded Revo Fitness 13 years ago in a 200-square-metre space in Shenton Park with a commitment to help clients and the broader community.

Paperly co-founders Daniel Dawson and Jak Tidman. Photo: Paperly.

Education 04 Dec 2025

Perth edtech Paperly secures $3m

Perth edtech startup Paperly will ramp up its expansion and aim to secure a foothold in international markets after securing $3 million in new funding.

Thought Leadership 24 Nov 2025

Catalyst for connection | How leaders build stronger networks using Business News

Everyone who has ever worked in Western Australia knows our business community is very tight knit, where relationships are as valuable as the resources we dig out of the ground.

Chris Prior and Chelsea Herman, second and third from the left. Photo: Australasian Railway Association.

North-West 10 Nov 2025

Pilbara rail firm in $180m deal

Italian railway specialist Salcef Group has put a multimillion-dollar bid forward for Pilbara Rail Maintenance, a Karratha based-company founded seven years ago.

Yvette Manolas (left) and Leia Stewart have designed the platform to bene t landlords, property managers and tenants. Photo: Michael O’Brien

Property 27 Oct 2025

Manolas meets market in the middle

A new platform has been launched that connects property managers with private landlords.

Thought Leadership 02 Oct 2025

How WA executives maximise their Business News subscription

The simple playbook to stay one headline, one introduction and one decision ahead.

Brennan state manager Basil Lenzo. Photo: Brennan.

Technology, Innovation & Science 25 Sep 2025

Contract wins buoy Brennan jobs

IT consultancy Brennan says its WA workforce will double in the coming months after several large government and resources contract wins.

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