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Business News - WA

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For Almost 30 years, Business News has been a trusted, independent source for quality news and information about commerce, politics and industry in Western Australia. We empower business owners, directors and leaders with critical data, timely insights and valuable connections. Our daily and weekly podcasts are a convenient and timely way to engage with commentary and original reporting from our editorial team.
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Episodes

At Close of Business podcast June 23 2025

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, 202514 min

At Close of Business podcast June 20 2025

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, 202512 min

Mark My Words June 20 2025

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, 202539 min

At Close of Business podcast June 19 2025

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Orthocell's medical education push. Plus; State budget details; IKEA buys site; $200m timber tower approved.

Jun 19, 202510 min

At Close of Business podcast June 18 2025

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, 202511 min

At Close of Business podcast June 17 2025

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, 202512 min

At Close of Business podcast June 16 2025

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, 202514 min

At Close of Business podcast June 13 2025

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, 202511 min

Mark My Words June 13 2025

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, 202541 min

At Close of Business podcast June 12 2025

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, 202513 min

At Close of Business podcast June 11 2025

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, 202516 min

At Close of Business podcast June 10 2025

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, 202514 min

At Close of Business podcast June 9 2025

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, 20259 min

At Close of Business podcast June 6 2025

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, 202511 min

Mark My Words June 6 2025

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, 202544 min

At Close of Business podcast June 5 2025

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, 202510 min

At Close of Business podcast June 4 2025

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, 202510 min

At Close of Business podcast June 3 2025

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, 202511 min

At Close of Business podcast May 30 2025

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, 202511 min

Mark My Words May 30 2025

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, 202540 min

At Close of Business podcast May 29 2025

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, 202511 min

At Close of Business podcast May 28 2025

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, 202513 min

At Close of Business podcast May 27 2025

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, 20259 min

At Close of Business podcast May 23 2025

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, 202512 min

Mark My Words podcast May 23 2025

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, 202541 min

At Close of Business podcast May 22 2025

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, 20259 min

At Close of Business podcast May 21 2025

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, 202511 min

At Close of Business podcast May 20 2025

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, 20259 min

At Close of Business podcast May 19 2025

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, 202514 min
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