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At Close of Business podcast December 13 2024

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Aboriginal cultural heritage concerns.

13.12.2024 20

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Private health set for reforms

A slew of reforms to the private health sector, including expanding access for maternity cover, have been floated today as part of a push to make...

13.12.2024 5

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Cole retires from all board roles

Company diretcor Rob Cole has retired from all of his board roles, including as chair of Iluka Resources and Perth Airport, a month after health...

13.12.2024 4

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Cole departs Iluka over health

Iluka Resources has announced its chairman, Robert Cole, has stepped down from the company, a month after health issues forced a leave of absence.

13.12.2024 4

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ACCC eye Ventia, Spotless ‘cartel’

The ACCC has commenced federal court proceedings against contractors Ventia and Spotless Facility Services, and four executives, over price fixing...

12.12.2024 8

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Microsoft to extend Azure cloud to WA

Microsoft has announced an expansion of its datacentre footprint into Western Australia, launching an Azure Extended Zone in Perth by mid-2025.

12.12.2024 10

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News tax for tech giants flagged

Tech giants with Australian revenue of more than $250 million will be pushed to pay for news from Australian outlets via a new incentive scheme...

12.12.2024 6

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Universal childcare an Albo election pledge

The federal government will subside three days of childcare per week for families earning up to $530,000, under an election commitment unveiled today.

11.12.2024 3

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Vulcan taps investors for $164m

Battery metals player Vulcan Energy Resources will tap investors for $164 million as it moves towards commencing work at its Phase One Lionheart...

11.12.2024 4

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National Steel fined over injuries

Hope Valley-based National Steet Workplace has been fined $350,000 after a 16-year-old apprentice’s clothes caught fire during welding activities...

10.12.2024 10

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Twelve WA companies get US launchpad

Twelve innovative WA critical tech companies will get a unique foothold in the US market thanks to a new government accelerator program.

10.12.2024 3

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Major status for Tivan’s Speewah

Australia’s first fluorite production facility has been granted major project status by the federal government, becoming the northernmost major...

09.12.2024 4

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Tivan’s Speewah granted major status

Australia’s first fluorite production facility has been granted major project status by the federal government, becoming the northernmost major...

09.12.2024 5

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Sub training centre cost revealed

Construction of the new submariner training centre at HMAS Stirling started today, as the dollar figure for the project was revealed.

09.12.2024 4

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Feds unveil decommissioning roadmap

The federal government will look to kick start an offshore decommissioning industry with the launch of its new Offshore Resources Decommissioning...

09.12.2024 7

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Turner joins FHRI, $50m committed

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced...

06.12.2024 5

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Feds inject $7.4m into Tivan’s Speewah

Darwin-based Tivan has been announced as one of five recipients of grants under the federal government's International Partnerships in Critical...

06.12.2024 4

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Turner joins FHRI, $50m funds committed

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced...

06.12.2024 10

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Feds inject $7.4m into Tivan's Speewah

Darwin-based Tivan has been announced as one of five recipients of grants under the federal government's International Partnerships in Critical...

06.12.2024 9

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State launches 10-year science and tech plan

The state government has launched its 10-year science and technology plan, aimed at leveraging the State’s unique scientific and tech prowess to...

04.12.2024 5

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CBA delay cash fee move after outcry

Commonwealth Bank has paused its “kick in the guts” move to charge a $3 fee on in-branch and online transfers for some customers after a pile on...

04.12.2024 5

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Tech fest brings ocean focus

A self-maintaining aquarium, hydrofoil surfboards and a biobank to preserve coral species were among the unique innovations on show as part of the...

03.12.2024 4

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State unveils wind investment program

The state government has unveiled a co-investment program aimed at assisting WA-based businesses in the wind energy industry to scale up, with $8...

03.12.2024 20

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Funds for WA innovators

As Australia's longest-running tech and innovation festival kicks off in Perth, the state government has announced its latest round of innovation...

02.12.2024 4

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House price growth weak

Australian house prices have experienced their weakest growth in almost two years, as experts warn a downturn is gathering momentum in the major...

02.12.2024 7

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At Close of Business podcast November 29 2024

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a survey on the future issues of Perth.

29.11.2024 10

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SeaStock unveils Fremantle HQ

Carbon abatement company SeaStock has officially opened its Fremantle headquarters, adding to a year of milestones.

29.11.2024 5

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Woolies lodges $28m Vic Park plan

East Victoria Park could be set for a new supermarket precinct, after a $27.5 million development application was submitted for a two-storey...

29.11.2024 6

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AFG makes broker network equity move

Australian Finance Group has announced it is offering to take a non-controlling equity stake across its network of mortgage broking businesses.

28.11.2024 5

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Purpose Ventures backs SpacetoCo’s UK move

A Perth-founded startup which platforms community space rental has received $2 million from Purpose Ventures as it looks to expand to the UK.

28.11.2024 10

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Greens deal struck to pass bills

The federal government's Future Made in Australia plan will exclude fossil fuel funding, under a deal struck with the Greens to pass 29 pieces of...

28.11.2024 10

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At Close of Business podcast November 27 2024

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state's largest employers.

27.11.2024 4

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Rate cut unlikely as CPI stable

Australia’s annual inflation held steady at 2.1 per cent for October, remaining at its lowest since mid-2021.The monthly CPI indicator rose 2.1 per...

27.11.2024 10

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Big players dominate jobs market

Mining, government and supermarkets continue to dominate WA’s jobs figures despite upheaval in some sectors.

27.11.2024 4

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State extends ICRAR funding

The International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research has received $25 million in funding over the next five years, as the state government looks...

26.11.2024 8

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WA to build first satellite assembly facility

Perth-based LatConnect60 will receive $3.5 million from the State Government to build the State’s first ever commercial satellite assembly facility.

26.11.2024 8

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At Close of Business podcast November 22 2024

Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a niche Perth pilates studio's chance to make it in the US.

22.11.2024 4

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Hola WA’s fastest growing tech

WA-founded telehealth platform Hola Health has been named the state’s fastest growing tech company, with revenue growth of 1,521 per cent over the...

22.11.2024 20

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Healthscope dumps insurers

One of Australia’s largest private hospital owners has announced it will terminate contracts with some of the country’s largest insurers, including...

22.11.2024 3

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Cyber extortion up as Feds push bill

The Australian Signals Directorate’s annual threat report has revealed a nine per cent increase in ransomware attacks for the year, as parliament...

20.11.2024 10

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Pesticide resistance mapped in new tool

A Perth-based geospatial tech firm has unveiled its latest innovation, a data visualisation tool which can display the distribution and severity of...

19.11.2024 3

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Bunnings facial recognition breached privacy

Bunnings Group’s use of facial recognition technology breached the privacy of thousands of Australians, Privacy Commissioner Carly Kind has found.

19.11.2024 10

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SRG books $700m of work

SRG Global has announced over $700 million in contract wins in the water, dairy, health and resource sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

19.11.2024 3

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Lixa move NeoX-101 to clinical trials

A promising new drug invented at UWA is set to begin clinical trials, which will observe whether, when paired with antibiotics, it can help treat...

18.11.2024 3

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FBR director bullish on year ahead

FBR managing director Mike Pivac says he expects an extraordinary period of growth for the company as it transitions from research and development...

18.11.2024 3

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At Close of Business podcast November 13 2024

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the past year of WA's professional services sector.

13.11.2024 6

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Dutton hints changes to tax policy

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has hinted he could scrap plans to reverse changes to stage 3 tax cuts for high income earners, saying it would...

13.11.2024 2

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Wage growth slowest in two years

Australians working in healthcare and retail trade led the way in wage growth for the September quarter, with figures revealing the lowest annual...

13.11.2024 2

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Navigating growth, technology and trust

WA generally outperformed national office numbers for the big four accounting firms, while mid-tier players bolstered their presence in the state.

13.11.2024 5

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Actuaries’ dire SME cyber warning

The Actuaries Institute is warning Australian small and medium businesses are being left behind in the fight against cyberattacks, and called for...

13.11.2024 3

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