Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss efforts to revamp and grow the UWA Waterpolo Club. Plus: Serious misconduct alleged at PGA; IGO, Tianqi down tools at troubled Kwinana plant; and Albanese's $626 million tradie bonus
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Trump presidency; Project setbacks for Santos and IGO; Port Hedland iron; Freight rail buyback; Hotel occupancy rates; Elders Wool Stores redevelopment; Escalante's latest investment.
Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss the relocation and expansion of Dress for Success WA. Plus State commits to buying back rail; Fortescue posts record Iron exports; and Rivers clothing stores to close.
Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the annual risks to WA feature. Plus Labor commits $350 to freeway upgrades if re-elected; WA leads the uptick in dwelling completions; and Whitby calls for Plibersek to make a call on North West Shelf.
Fini-backed Human submits $110m Wool Stores plan; Wesfarmers to shut down Catch; and WA Labor pledge $16m for Wildcats new home.
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Capel's push to become an agribusiness precinct. Plus IGO prepares for substantial lithium refinery impairment; Gold Road Resources steps forward with Gilmour; and a $49m joint venture for a City Beach retirement village.
Subiaco Hospital development extension sought; Concerns over bottlenecks in key industrial precincts; and WA's grain king retakes his land. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume from January 20.
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Carillon City development; Westfield Booragoon delay; Merredin farm sale; Tim Goyder's mining deal; a stalled tourism project; and the new WAPC chair.
Senior figures exit Tattarang; Strike Energy boss resigns; WA's employment statistics; and rainfall, approvals impact Rio Tinto.
WA's largest farmland aggregation sells; Egan selected for Thornlie, Woodside's $50m school and concert hall spend; and Swan Group win bus depot contract. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume from January 20.
Dick Smith's nuclear splurge; Forrest submits $400m Carillon plan; Scentre Group seeks extension; Cook promises more houses.
Civmec has pushed back the deadline of its deal for Luerssen Australia by six months; Julie Bishop takes on new adviser role and an Albany tourism development put on ice.
Woodside submit CCS plan for Browse; Albo starts Alkimos Aquatic construction; $24 million Wembley apartment plan lodged; and grassroots group chooses Fremantle independent to run against McGurk.
Iron ore and renewable project updates, Andrew Forrest named in legal row; Inflation; Housing; Interest rates and more.
New CCIWA chief executive announced; Ertech wins $30m Kalgoorlie contract; 99 stranded homes completed; Biodiesel carrier makes milestone voyage.
ExxonMobil files against Twiggy; ATSB heads to Rottnest crash; Minerva suddenly shuts Tammin Abattoir; Celsius amends $160 million apartment plan; and Regis posts record cash and bullion balance. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume from January 20.
Finbar group's $45 million Rivervale complex approved; Main roads to foot $900,000 bill for a sign; Dwelling approvals lift 18pc; and Rio's $166 million payment can't resolve dispute. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume January 20.
Welcome back to At Close of Business for the new year. In the first episode back we review the biggest headlines from the festive period. Contractors for $1.8bn hospital locked in; Perth house prices show signs of slowing; Fortescue reveals next Pilbara mine; WA renewables expand; and WA's population to continue to surge. The regular interview portion of the podcast will resume January 20.
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss WA's large format retail sector. Plus: Expected resource and energy export earnings drop; Flooding shuts Western Power office; and Wesfarmers to sell Coregas.
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Bankwest's transition to the Commonwealth Bank banner. Plus Woodside and Chevron to asset swap; Nicola Forrest purchases historic Fremantle hotel; and Feds to fund low interest EV loans.
Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA dynasties. Plus; mid-year budget review; Rockingham infrastructure and Cockburn project.
Isabel Vieira and Mark Beyer discuss the sale of Georgiou Group. Plus: Electric smelter for green iron; payroll tax reform CCIWA's Christmas list; and Chevron inks 10-year Alcoa gas deal.
Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss a major funding boost for youth services. Plus; Defence spend creates jobs; $170 million Busselton project; ACCC fines Galati entities.
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Aboriginal cultural heritage concerns. Plus Dutton finally costs nuclear; CBH profits tumble; and Thornton to run for Churchlands.
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BGC, Perron Group, Mia Davies, North West Shelf extension, Worsley Alumina, population growth, the unemployment rate, and nuclear power.
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the revamp of Perth Concert Hall. Plus; Woodside clears major hurdle; Rio Tinto trials renewable fuel and Nicheliving revelations.
Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the year's highs and lows of WA's wealthiest names. Plus Mia Davies' heart set on becoming deputy PM; BGC Australia's largest asset sale; and $31m apartments for Nedlands approved.
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zuanmayr discuss investments in alternative assets. Plus RBA holds rates steady; ATO take aim at Perth Glory; and South32 impacted by Mozambique unrest.
Nadia Budihardjo and Justin Fris discuss a Burekup-based cricket bat and equipment manufacturer. Plus Goiran returns to shadow cabinet; Tivan gets major status; and Roshana flag $21m aged care facility.
Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Perth company Carabiner Architects. Plus Iluka Resources secures $400m; Albanese hands $1.5m to Sculptures by the Sea; and WA agribusinesses confident in Chinese market.
