Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Isabel Vieira, Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including the byelection campaign, the under-treasurer’s move, Glencore, Amanda Lacaze, investment banking, Mid West business and Diggers & Dealers.

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the recent developments in the state's gold sector.

Plus: Broome strike action escalates; Migration law changes; and Satterley buys Busselton project.

Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent insolvencies in the retail sector.

Plus: WA under treasurer exits; Westgold's $22m investment; and $70m Woodlands centre approved.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about developers’ appetite for government land in the western suburbs.

Plus: BHP, unions dispute continues; Hawaiian appoints new CEO; and $80m Costco plan approved.

Isabel Vieira speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about the next generation of family leadership at historic Perth jewellery house Linneys.

Plus: Premier questioned about Secret Harbour; Joe Hockey opens Diggers & Dealers; and $16.6m South Perth development.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Perth's new city architect’s mission to communicate the value of design. Plus; more strike action at BHP’s Port Hedland operation; Fortescue’s iron ore spoils and WA on track for another record crop.

Mark Pownall is joined by Business News reporters to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this edition they discuss oil refining, desalination, Northern Star, strike actions, data centres, Golden Sedayu, and the latest in Greg Poland’s defamation action.

Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the fact only a handful of the 100 projects submitted through the state’s market-led proposal pathway have succeeded.

Plus: Gingin become the latest shire to have a monitor appointed; $350 million agribusiness precinct plan floated; and Perth developer eyes Exmouth Marina play.

Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how stalled projects and a shortage of accommodation is testing WA's tourism ambitions.

Plus: Rio buoyant on copper riches; MinRes beats iron ore, lithium targets; Fence height capped at Goyders' $17m house.

Jack McGinn an d Sam Jones discuss calls by a WA skilled migration expert.

Plus: Stax liquidators estimate $24m liabilites; New oil refinery would still import crude; and Regis Age Care submit $50m Shenton Park plan.