Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why land developers are embracing inland areas and different housing types in order to meet demand.

Plus: Further delays to extending the life of the North West Shelf gas project off WA’s coast have been pinned on the looming federal election; Harbour Guidance decides to place Jeanswest in voluntary administration; Bankwest culls 130 roles.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss reasons why the Bullwinkel electorate will be one to watch at the upcoming federal election.

Plus: Basil Zempilas elected leader of the WA Liberal Party; Approval for $25 million IGA shopping centre in South Hedland; Gold Road CEO speaks following $3.3bn bid by JV partner Gold Fields.

Justin Fris and Business News senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana’s industrial strip.

Plus: Gold Road Resources board rejects $3.3bn offer from Gold Fields; Brazilian agribusiness giant Minerva Foods still silent on abattoir closures; Road trains back on Mineral Resources’ multi-billion-dollar private haul route.

Koby Cooke and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WA's iron ore industry is defying tough global headwinds.

Plus: Iron giant Rio Tinto has upped the stakes in the bidding war; Down-to-the-wire seat for The WA Liberal and National parties; Shire of Broome appoints contractor for second stage of foreshore re-development project.

Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the week's news, including Basil Zempilas' likely leadership of the WA Liberal Party; Cook's new cabinet picks, Roberts & Co's Victorian administration and Ramelius Resources' Spartan play.

Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss the state of play in the uranium sector. Plus; Mettam steps down, Zempilas to put it hand up for Liberal Party WA leadership; funds for hydrogen project and iron ore moves.

Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss the emergence of WA juniors mining throughout Latin America.

Plus: Austal chair shares his thoughts on Hanwha interest; Nedlands mayor unable to overturn approval of Dalkeith medical centre; MinRes temporarily halts trucking on private haul road.

Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss Griffin Marine and its opportunity to capitalise on growth in defence sector spending. Plus: WA premier Roger Cook reveals his new ministry; Senator Penny Wong doubles down on importance of South-East Asia; and proposed $190m South Perth apartment project plans scrapped.

Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss a new equities-focused financial advisory firm. Plus; Ramelius Resources bid for Spartan; Woodside Energy deal and Rio Tinto's Pilbara expansion.

Isabel Viera and Liv Declerck discuss disability services provider Rocky Bay.

Plus the latest on WA's GST deal; State election results; and Ascot Racecourse's $64 million redevelopment.