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Business News - WA
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.
Episodes
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast October 13 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Sam Jones about how a partnership has aided a local gender equity organisation a chance to diversify its revenue. Plus: UWA backs…
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At Close of Business podcast October 12 2026
Justin Fris speaks to Mark Beyer about Cash Converters' lengthy involvement with all levels of rugby league in Western Australia. Plus: Buti, unis at odds over…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast October 9 2026
Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss changes to tax and R&D incentives for startups. Plus: Victorian medtech billionaire backs collapsed WA dairy brands…
Business News - WAMark My Words October 9 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Adrian Rollins, Sam Jones, Claire Tyrrell and Isabel Vieira to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast October 8 2026
Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss why WorkSafe fines are increasingly going unpaid. Plus: Fortescue downgrades guidance after China standoff; Westbridge turn…
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At Close of Business podcast October 7 2026
Isabel Vieira speaks to Ella Loneragan about Business News' recent insolvency feature. Plus: Govt alert, not alarmed by Austal ownership uncertainty; WA…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast October 6 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss policy changes in Indonesia that have unsettled investors but opened an opportunity for Western Australia. Plus: Land…
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At Close of Business podcast October 5 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about WA-based junior mining companies taking their operations into the US. Plus: Goldfields water supply upgrade starting…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast October 2 2026
Isabel Vieira and Ella Loneragan discuss the Motivation Foundation’s next steps in WA. Plus: GST fight continues; Defence’s WA contract slash; and the new 2050…
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Mark My Words October 2 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrell and Isabel Vieira to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.
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At Close of Business podcast October 1 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Sam Jones discuss sustainability in building design in the UK and Europe, and how it could apply to WA. Plus: New police powers for Land…
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At Close of Business podcast September 30 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Jack McGinn about the State's charitable sector. Plus: Bombshell report into polluted sites; Brits green light Wheatbelt wind farm…
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At Close of Business podcast September 29 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Justin Fris discuss a community at the coalface of the wind turbine debate. Plus: Rates reach 15-year high; State to support restart of Cardup…
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Mark My Words September 25 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrell and Isabel Vieira to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this edition…
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At Close of Business podcast September 25 2026
Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss the business aspects and benefits behind Saturday's AFL Grand Final between the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions. Plus…
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At Close of Business podcast September 24 2026
Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about health fund HIF and its focus on WA. Plus: Unemployment rate statistics; Indigenous pay gap report; and Satterley's…
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At Close of Business podcast September 23 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about how WA's small business sector is navigating a series of challenges. Plus: City council sacks CEO Michelle Reynolds…
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At Close of Business podcast September 22 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Perth drone manufacturer Innovaero's ASX debut. Plus: Grand Final windfall revealed; Place Developments buys Oxford…
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At Close of Business podcast September 21 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Ella Loneragan about a move to trademark the name of WA sport's biggest rivalry. Plus: Peet bidder Ingenia rejects updated bid…
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At Close of Business podcast September 18 2026
Gary Adshead and Nadia Budihardjo discuss some ideas that came out of a recent local government convention. Plus: Saffioti on GST; $240m BESS plan; and…
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Mark My Words September 18 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn, Ella Loneragan and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This…
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At Close of Business podcast September 16 2026
Sam Jones speaks to Ella Loneragan about why a collision course is looming over waste laws and long-term radioactive storage. Plus: Fuel crisis powers until…
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At Close of Business podcast September 15 2026
Justin Fris speaks to Mark Beyer about the arrival of Perth Glory Football Club's new CEO Ben Leaver. Plus: Unions reject latest BHP Hedland pay offer; Day one…
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At Close of Business podcast September 14 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about why Indigenous business-based acquisitions are on the rise in WA. Plus: Cutifani leaves Woodside for Northern Star…
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At Close of Business podcast September 11 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Howard Park Wines’ 40th anniversary. Plus: The Royal Hotel in administration; $40m to sheep industry; and Margaret…
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Mark My Words September 11 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Sam Jones, Tom Zaunmayr, Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This…
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At Close of Business podcast September 10 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss strategic moves in Perth's retail spaces. Plus: WA producers could have 'zero' obligations under gas policy…
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At Close of Business podcast September 9 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why WA's retail property sector is benefiting from multiple factors. Plus: WA critical to AUKUS, says UK envoy…
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At Close of Business podcast September 8 2026
Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about a long-term technology partnership that is considered to be key to Lotterywest’s business. Plus: Rio strikes…
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At Close of Business podcast September 7 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why inflationary pressure has started to impact the gold sector. Plus: Cook backs Labor to deliver Karnup station…
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At Close of Business podcast September 4 2026
Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss UON's move from remote mine sites to regional public infrastructure. Plus: WA wealth management firms merge; New WA president…
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Mark My Words September 4 2026
Isabel Vieira speaks to Claire Tyrrell, Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.
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At Close of Business podcast September 3 2026
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss industry's calls for more expertise philanthropy. Plus: Beacon Minerals project manager sentenced for insider…
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At Close of Business podcast September 1 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the risks and rewards of private credit within the property sector. Plus: ASIC concludes MinRes, Ellison…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 31 2026
Sam Jones and Gary Adshead discuss the task ahead for Small Business Development Corporation commissioner Saj Abdoolakhan. Plus: Hancock hub to take Strike's…
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At Close of Business podcast August 28 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the trends in paper-based and digital wedding invitations amid increased costs and a rise of AI design software. Plus…
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Mark My Words August 28 2026
Isabel Vieira speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn, Sam Jones and Jayde Andrews about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words August 28 2026
Isabel Vieira speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn, Sam Jones and Jayde Andrews about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.
Business News - WAAt Close of Business Podcast August 27 2026
Isabel Vieira and Sam Jones discuss a spate of lithium mine restarts and expansions. Plus; Mineral Resources targeting overseas growth; Ocean Beach Hotel…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 26 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Business News' recent power and energy feature. Plus: Lynas profit surges on record prices; Sale of Rottnest ferry…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 25 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Parkerville Children and Youth Care's new Grove School. Plus: Zempilas blames Forrest's stalled Carillon for lack of CBD…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 24 2026
Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why experts have flagged subsea cables as one of Australia's biggest vulnerabilities. Plus: PM insists 'no change to…
Business News - WAMark My Words August 21 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrell, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira about news and politics of the week
Business News - WAAt Close of Business Podcast August 21 2026
Ella Loneragan and Jack McGinn discuss the Royal Australian Air Force Association of WA and its near-100-year history. Plus: Multiplex wins national gong for…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 20 2026
Jack McGinn and Ella Loneragan discuss the balancing act that’s key to advocacy work. Plus: Drama in WA parliament as MP suspended; Jurys in $55m Pingrup farm…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 19 2026
Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent communications and cyber feature. Plus: Hancock's $850m Belisama gas project approved; Green light…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 18 2026
Justin Fris speaks to Sam Jones about how WA may miss out on benefits from the federal government's recent uranium export deal with India. Plus: Liberal…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 17 2026
Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about how data breaches can cause issues for organisations. Plus: Secret Harbour by-election begins; Develop awards $275m…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 14 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a company looking to branch out into building nuclear-capable professional emergency response teams. Plus…
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Mark My Words August 14 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Isabel Vieira, Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this…
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At Close of Business podcast August 13 2026
Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss new developments at the Blue Room Theatre. Plus: Northern Star board addition; Pentagon's top policy official…
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At Close of Business podcast August 12 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state of the apartment market in Perth. Plus: Strike threat at South32's Worsley; Lancelin rock wall plan; and…
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At Close of Business podcast August 11 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the succession plan at interior design firm MKDC. Plus: RBA holds cash rate; Hanwha launches $1.7 billion…
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At Close of Business Podcast August 10 2026
City of Perth update reveals some councillors resist change; BHP, unions back to bargaining table and Lendlease sells half stake in Lakeside Joondalup to Cbus…
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At Close of Business podcast August 7 2026
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss gold miner Regis Resources' plans after a thwarted merger with Vault. Plus: MinRes in SAT stoush with Shire; Post…
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Mark My Words August 7 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Isabel Vieira, Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics…
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At Close of Business podcast August 6 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the recent developments in the state's gold sector. Plus: Broome strike action escalates; Migration law changes…
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At Close of Business podcast August 5 2026
Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent insolvencies in the retail sector. Plus: WA under treasurer exits; Westgold's $22m investment; and $70m Woodlands…