Business News

09/10/2026

Anthony De Ceglie has stepped down as chief executive of the Perth Bears, effective immediately.

09/10/2026

Insufficient attention has been paid to planning the housing, transport and other infrastructure needed to support the future Henderson Defence Precinct, a senior Defence Department official has admitted.

09/10/2026

A biennial celebration of design is set to return to Fremantle for a third year next week, expected to draw 15,000 attendees to more than 60 events.

09/10/2026

Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss changes to tax and R&D incentives for startups.

09/10/2026

Australian shares have clocked a second week of modest progress, as global bond yields, stubborn oil prices and local economic woes cap investor confidence.

09/10/2026

Small businesses that rely on credit cards to pay tax have been handed a reprieve after Treasurer Jim Chalmers forced the tax office to push back its controversial payment ban in exchange for more funding.

Small businesses that rely on credit cards to pay tax have been handed a reprieve after Treasurer Jim Chalmers forced the tax office to push back its controversial payment ban in exchange for more

09/10/2026

Western Australia's startup community is warning of an exodus of companies from the state despite the federal government seeking to ameliorate changes announced in the May budget.

Western Australia’s startup community is warning of an exodus of companies from the state despite the federal government seeking to ameliorate changes announced in the May budget.

09/10/2026

Perth-based safety technology specialist Capability X will list on the ASX in November, offering 60 million shares at 20 cents for an implied market cap of $34.5 million.

09/10/2026

A panel of mining industry leaders has weighed in on Indonesia's move to prioritise local contractors at resources projects, which could impact Australian investment in the country.

A panel of mining industry leaders has weighed in on Indonesia’s move to prioritise local contractors at resources projects, which could impact Australian investment in the country.

09/10/2026

OPINION: Move over Bertie Beetle, the defence sector has rewritten the rules of the showbag pavilion, turning the halls of PCEC into the world's most heavily armoured showbag haul.

OPINION: Move over Bertie Beetle, the defence sector has rewritten the rules of the showbag pavilion, turning the halls of PCEC into the world’s most heavily armoured showbag haul.