Mark My Words

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.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss US President Donald Trump and tariffs; a wrap up on the state election; big news from Austal and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

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.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the seat of Curtin ahead of the looming federal election. Plus; activist shareholders at Woodside Energy; Electoral Commission contract questioned and Sculpture by the Sea returns for 2026.

Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss local responses to the new aged care bill.

Plus Albo won't impose retaliatory tariffs; Nationals call for corruption investigation into donations; and Elizabeth Gaines says a third AFL team for WA would not be a priority.