Koby Cooke and Justin Fris discuss Graham Reid's appointment as chief executive of Hockey WA. Plus: Premier Roger Cook firm on WA’s GST deal; Japan in search of gas supply diversity; Farmers Across Borders convoy to bring WA hay to drought-hit SA farmers.
Jun 23, 2025•14 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrell discuss the life and career of retiring Peet chief executive Brendan Gore. Plus; Saffioti backs state's ability to ride iron ore price bumps; Canci family secures approval for Henderson development; and Strike Energy walks away from Perth Basin gas permits.
Jun 20, 2025•12 min
Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the WA news week that was, including the state budget; Power 500; Joe Longo's comments on leadership; Perth property deals; Zenith Energy; and Bill Beament.
Jun 20, 2025•39 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Orthocell's medical education push. Plus; State budget details; IKEA buys site; $200m timber tower approved.
Jun 19, 2025•10 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss how the Minderoo Foundation is redefining the future of philanthropy. Plus: Chalmers: Tax reforms necessary; Social housing in Inglewood approved; Benang wins ATCO contract.
Jun 18, 2025•11 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss female workforce participation rates in the construction industry. Plus: Baker gets Synergy CEO nod; English college collapses citing visa settings; Approval for $95m South Perth build.
Jun 17, 2025•12 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the generational transition of wealth in WA. Plus: Saffioti defends event cost transparency; UWA clears hurdle for India campus; GenusPlus to build Merredin big battery.
Jun 16, 2025•14 min
Ava Rawlings and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why some post-uni legal training is taking the next step. Plus: Green light for $400m solar, battery build; Woodside's NWS consultation extended; Lithuania appoints Hasluck as WA consul.
Jun 13, 2025•11 min
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall record their last podcast together, discussing K+S Pilbara salt project; renewable project rules; major appointments; VGW; property agency moves; Aukus review; public holiday talks; and a preview of the next magazine.
Jun 13, 2025•41 min
Koby Cooke and Jack McGinn discuss Nine Perth's 60th anniversary. Plus: Pilbara salt project axed; State to bolster environmental regulators; Road upgrades in $113m budget share.
Jun 12, 2025•13 min
Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss why WA’s ability to decarbonise hinges on the development of power transmission networks. Plus: Rinehart re-brands Roy Hill, Atlas Iron; Regional WA's only international flight axed; Historic Goldfields Pipeline in major upgrade.
Jun 11, 2025•16 min
Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss the establishment and business fundamentals of the newly-created Perth Bears rugby league team. Plus: Austal suitor claims key approval; Tomkinson appointed WA's new agent general; Corruption watchdog boss retires.
Jun 10, 2025•14 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss a heated debate on the future of the Pilbara as a mining hub. Plus WA public holiday debate comes up; Fox Fridays Brewing finds buyer; and $1.35 billion rail project opens.
Jun 09, 2025•9 min
Kathy Skantzos and Claire Tyrrell discuss why a planning consultancy is undergoing a structural shift. Plus: Rio leaders cut ribbon on $US2bn mine; BHP to demolish Esplanade Hotel wing; Albanese weighs US beef imports.
Jun 06, 2025•11 min
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Laurence Escalante's VGW; Roger Cook's business summit; South Perth apartments; ferries on the river; the Burswood racetrack; e-scooters in the city; and a new music venue in Northbridge.
Jun 06, 2025•44 min
Claire Tyrrell and Kathy Skantzos discuss why Western Australia's screen industry is shooting for growth. Plus: Ammonia project eyes Woodside carbon deal; Perron to build $19m Toyota centre; E-scooter hire suspended after fatal crash; Netball WA posts $173k surplus.
Jun 05, 2025•10 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss why a port project in Broome could transform the north-west’s trade engagement with Asia. Plus: Grange pulls out of $350m timber tower; Green light for $10m Busselton build; WA govt in new tech agreement.
Jun 04, 2025•10 min
Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss why some experts are calling for a long-term vision in WA's future legislative framework. Plus: Freeway widening gets $230m budget tick; Perth home values up in May; Mine constraints clip Sino profits.
Jun 03, 2025•11 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss property investment within WA's childcare sector. Plus: State confirms heritage review plan; Satterley takes out WA business award; Cook taps Warner for ombudsman role; Cost of WACA project rises by $12.5m.
May 30, 2025•11 min
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Woodside's North West Shelf project and the recent approval; Saracen's $118m Gnarabup resort; Aboriginal cultural heritage laws; a review of Alcoa's expansion plans; Healthscope in receivership; and a preview of the next Business News magazine.
May 30, 2025•40 min
Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss the Castelli family's success. Plus: Alcoa's contentious proposals open to the public; TAFE fees boost in budget; Forrest weighs in on Cott toilets talk.
May 29, 2025•11 min
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA architects are adapting to fluctuations within the property market. Plus: Woodside's NWS extension approved; Big changes to shadow ministry; Carey declares Women and Babies Hospital saga over; Council votes on Stokes' laneway access.
May 28, 2025•13 min
Kathy Skantzos and Elisha Newell discuss why a seismic program aims to unlock the next generation of natural resources in WA. Plus: Pacific minister sounds NWS alarm; Crown Perth appoints chair, chief executive; Erceg, Litis flag $34m village.
May 27, 2025•9 min
Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss workplace safety laws. Plus; Genesis Minerals buy, MLG Oz contract win and student accommodation plan.
May 26, 2025•10 min
Sam Jones speaks to Ava Rawlings about the update on federal politics. Plus: North West Shelf legal action; Austal board appointment; and a $70m South Perth project.
May 23, 2025•12 min
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss interest rates; the Carillon City redevelopment; leadership changes at Fortescue, Rio and Mineral Resources; projects in the Pilbara; and updates on WA Rich list.
May 23, 2025•41 min
Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a new barristers chambers in the Perth CBD. Plus: Rio Tinto CEO to exit; Coalition renegotiations; and $20m South Perth project.
May 22, 2025•9 min
Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about the obstructions to justice in the state's legal landscape. Plus: Forrest's iron ore warning; $400m Narrogin battery; and Beerfarm's $13m capital raising.
May 21, 2025•11 min
Koby Cooke and Kathy Skantzos discuss why WA’s creative sector is calling for more government support. Plus: Nationals split from Coalition; Fiveight's Carillon City plan approved; Rio to invest $1.4bn in Chilean JV.
May 20, 2025•9 min
Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss Graham Hardie’s hospitality and entertainment empire. Plus: Bundey appointed MinRes chair-elect; Perenti wins $500m Agnew extension; EPA to assess Greenbushes expansion; $20m Inglewood plan submitted.
May 19, 2025•14 min