Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss why the race is on to turn Henderson into a specialised defence precinct.

Plus: Green light for Hancock's $250m project; Hexion wins $90m Perdaman contract; EU to double steel tariffs.

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how pastoral station stays fit within WA's tourism sector.

Plus: Rio Tinto to grow West Angelas; Decision looms for Hancock's $250m office; Govt backs Austal with $100m Alabama loan.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how Subiaco has got its mojo back.

Plus: HIA calls on feds to step up; Public to comment on $107m ferry plan; Predictive, Robex in $2.4b merger.

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how a Perth urban planning expert is examining ways to accommodate a rapidly expanding population over the long term.

Plus: Alcock hits back at low deposit home loan critics; Stan Perron donates $221m to PCH; Telstra handed $18m fine.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss BHP’s dealings; Trump link to Cockatoo Island; Alcoa Kwinana’s closure; Perth Airport expansion; Seven West merger, WA meat processors; and Port Coogee tavern plan.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss how Brian Carew-Hopkins’ creativity has enabled him to reach a global platform in support of artists.

Plus: State govt invests $55m in new ag research facility; WA tourism results a mixed bag; Libs will keep nuclear on the table.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why WA charities are turning to technology to increase operational efficiencies.

Plus: Cost blowouts end Austal US Navy deal; Merger makes new agribusiness force; Brighton Village sold for $25.3m.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why concerns are emerging about a lack of succession literacy ahead of a looming transfer of intergenerational wealth.

Plus: SWM, SCA to merge: Stokes to step down; CPB books East Perth school work; No rate cut from RBA.

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss marketer-turned-social-media influencer Kym Illman's career.

Plus: Trump flags 100 per cent tariff on pharma; Coogee marina in 700-patron pub plan; Prendiville Group buys waterfront site.

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the biggest homebuilders in WA; the Optus outage; a Busselton retail centre; revamps in Perth CBD; renewable energy projects; and the sale of Australia's largest pastoral station.