Adrian Lowe

Most drivers have felt the squeeze of surging petrol prices thanks to the war in Iran. But just how much it costs per minute to get a single litre of petrol has increased at an eye-watering level.

BHP’s WA iron ore boss has warned “the ship has sailed” on industrial relations as the company battles the re-emergence of unions at its Pilbara mine sites, suggesting it was too late to fix the issue.

Southern Cross Media Group has appointed experienced media and telecommunications executive Rohan Lund as chief executive.

Adrian is National News Director (Business), overseeing all business and economic coverage for The West Australian and The Nightly. He was previously editor of The Sunday Times, WA's only Sunday paper, and deputy business editor and senior business reporter at The West Australian, writing mostly about economics and retail. He worked for nearly 14 years at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

The Federal Government's changes to capital gains taxes could see WA small businesses cop a double tax bill if they restructure to cope with the changes.

The Federal Government's changes to capital gains taxes could see small businesses cop a double tax bill if they restructure to cope with the overhaul.

Renowned aviation journalist Geoffrey Thomas has died, aged 74. A long-time aviation writer and editor at The West Australian across most

A long-time aviation writer and editor at The West Australian across most of its sections for many years, Thomas passed away on Tuesday surrounded by loved ones.

Former WA chief scientist Peter Klinken has joined carbon credit and abatement project developer and owner Salubris to head up its new scientific advisory committee.

In an effort to ramp up its presence in renewables, Sembcorp has taken over Alinta’s 3.4GW operating portfolio and its 10.4GW development pipeline with a $6.5b price.