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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 August 4 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about developers’ appetite for government land in the western suburbs. Plus: BHP, unions dispute continues; Hawaiian…
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At Close of Business podcast August 3 2026
Isabel Vieira speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about the next generation of family leadership at historic Perth jewellery house Linneys. Plus: Premier questioned about…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business Podcast July 31 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Perth's new city architect’s mission to communicate the value of design. Plus; more strike action at BHP’s Port…
Business News - WAMark My Words July 31 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Business News reporters to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this edition they discuss oil…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast July 30 2026
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the fact only a handful of the 100 projects submitted through the state’s market-led proposal pathway have succeeded. Plus…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast July 29 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how stalled projects and a shortage of accommodation is testing WA's tourism ambitions. Plus: Rio buoyant on…
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At Close of Business podcast July 28 2026
Jack McGinn an d Sam Jones discuss calls by a WA skilled migration expert. Plus: Stax liquidators estimate $24m liabilites; New oil refinery would still import…
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At Close of Business podcast July 27 2026
Sam Jones speaks with Jack McGinn about a decision for no full investigation into Qantas' recent data breach. Plus: Yindjibarndi to buy $1.1b desal plant…
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At Close of Business podcast July 24 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss a Pilbara council's use of a futurist and AI to develop its future plan. Plus: State moves forward with overriding concils…
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Mark My Words July 24 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This week…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast July 23 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Mark Beyer about DevelopmentWA’s residential land developments in the Pilbara. Plus: Woodside’s Browse revisit; Lancelin’s erosion…
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At Close of Business podcast July 22 2026
Sam Jones speaks with Isabel Vieira about Business News' recent resources feature. Plus: One Nation energy policies in premier's sights; Panel approves $240m…
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At Close of Business podcast July 21 2026
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the revamp of multiple heritage properties in Fremantle. Plus: Pauline didn't know about candidate's drug history…
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At Close of Business podcast July 20 2026
Mark Beyer speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about why ASX-listed contractors have undertaken a flurry of acquisitions over the past year. Plus: Forrest buys $190m…
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At Close of Business podcast July 17 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about the McGovern Foundation, a charity established by former West Coast Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern and his dad…
Business News - WAMark My Words July 17 2026
This week Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Jack McGinn, Isabel Vieira, Sam Jones and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA…
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At Close of Business podcast July 16 2026
Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the mining companies leading the renewables push in the Goldfields. Plus: Woodside claim more people involved in gas…
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At Close of Business podcast July 15 2026
Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss the bi-annual corporate finance feature. Plus; Diesel prices hit Rio's costs; Zempilas confirms One Nations preferences…
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At Close of Business podcast July 14 2026
Gary Adshead and Sam Jones discuss leaked government documents revealing how much taxpayer money has been spent on attracting major events to WA. Plus…
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At Close of Business podcast July 13 2026
Gary Adshead and Sam Jones discuss the recent moves in Premier Roger Cook's cabinet. Plus: Regis out of Vault race; Ministry reshuffle; and Gloucester Park…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast July 10 2026
Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn talk about Forrestania Resources and its growth over the past year. Plus: Premier reveals new cabinet ministry; National food…
Business News - WAMark My Words July 10 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Sam Jones and Claire Tyrrell to discuss the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including a cabinet…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast July 9 2026
Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the growth of Kalgoorlie company Topdrill. Plus: WA Labor reveals by-election candidate; Delays and cost blowouts for…
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At Close of Business podcast July 8 2026
Mark Beyer speaks to Sam Jones about the growth of in-house construction divisions. Plus: BHP workers to strike at Port Hedland; Cockatoo Island Mining in…
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At Close of Business podcast July 7 2026
Mark Beyer and Sam Jones discuss a partnership between Wesfarmers and Built. Plus: $1 billion solar farm and battery approved; Wayfinder's $11.5m expansion…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast July 6 2026
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the impact of workforce migration agreements on regional WA. Plus: Papalia’s exit from politics; Genesis’ $5.6b…
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At Close of Business podcast July 3 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Old Court House's 190th anniversary and the potential for heritage buildings to be reused. Plus: BHP…
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Mark My Words July 3 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including events…
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At Close of Business podcast July 2 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the $81m Kwinana wastewater plant. Plus Hancock revives helipad plans; Tourism WA managing director leaves; and…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast July 1 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about her feature diving into the speculation surrounding a WA university merger. Plus: Alcoa in $8b South32 deal…
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At Close of Business podcast June 30 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss angst among wine producers with impending container-for-change amendments. Plus: Leaked documents reveal state…
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At Close of Business podcast June 29 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a new office building project aiming to bring arts organisations into the city. Plus: EPA’s decision on…
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At Close of Business podcast June 26 2026
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the rehabilitation efforts at Thevenard Island, and how it fits into a $60 billion decommissioning pipeline. Plus: BHP…
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Mark My Words June 26 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell to talk WA business and politics, including the latest on the state Liberal party, bird…
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At Close of Business podcast June 25 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo talk about Indigenous art centres across the state. Plus: Nedlands MP quits Liberal Party WA; MinRes mothballs garnet mine…
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At Close of Business podcast June 24 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the state’s largest philanthropic foundations. Plus: Hancock’s new Ben Roberts-Smith property; Tasmea’s $75m…
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At Close of Business podcast June 23 2026
Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss prescribed burns and the impact on some industries in WA. Plus: Woodside, Alcoa in domestic gas deal; Water Corp…
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At Close of Business podcast June 22 2026
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr talk about the recent Indigenous Business publication. Plus: City of South Perth’s latest drama; Chis Ellison’s successor; and…
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At Close of Business podcast June 19 2026
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell on the success of architecture practice Hames Sharley. Plus: Regis Resources’ gold project progress; PLS Group’s…
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Mark My Words June 19 2026
Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Ella Loneragan discuss the latest on Pauline Hanson; industrial war in the Pilbara; tax changes; Summit Homes; Brookfield…
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At Close of Business podcast June 18 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the state government’s aim to boost the connection between VET and university pathways in higher education. Plus…
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At Close of Business podcast June 17 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the Asian engagement feature in the recent Business News magazine. Plus: Inpex settles Ichthys strike; King backs BHP…
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At Close of Business podcast June 16 2026
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss today's RBA rates call. Plus Victor Goh set to sell North Freo block; Tattarang chief to take helm of Western Force; and $28…
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At Close of Business podcast June 15 2026
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Ella Loneragan about the latest on Perth Symphony Orchestra. Plus: Rinehart’s billion-dollar SpaceX boost; Milestone for Alkimos…
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At Close of Business podcast June 12 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the latest on BHP workers' strike in Port Hedland. Plus: Woodside blocks Inpex's Browse bid; US Navy heads to Henderson…
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Mark My Words June 12 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira to discuss Pauline Hanson, Paul Papalia, Port Hedland industrial action, the King’s…
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At Close of Business podcast June 11 2026
Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss international consultancy Gerard Daniels and the Perth-based firm's 40 years of operation. Plus: Aboriginal businesses to…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast June 10 2026
Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about WA's present rollout of renewable energy projects. Plus: Papalia's political retirement raised again; IGO shares slide…
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At Close of Business podcast June 9 2026
Ella Loneragan and Jack McGinn discuss Holyoake and its chief executive Ben Smith. Plus: One of WA's oldest pubs to get makeover; State opposition would…
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At Close of Business podcast June 8 2026
Gary Adshead speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the energy transition challenges faced by Amber-Jade Sanderson. Plus: 'Open mind on One Nation': Zempilas; Judge…
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At Close of Business podcast June 5 2026
Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera unpack some of WA’s biggest corporate U-turns in the wake of Allbirds’ AI pivot. Plus: Civmec's order book boost; PLS' plant…
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Mark My Words June 5 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan to discuss BHP's $160m investment; Northern Star; Browse; GenusPlus; the West Coast Eagles…
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At Close of Business podcast June 4 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Ella Loneragan about the state's biggest Indigenous businesses and their growth. Plus: BHP's $160m boost to Port Hedland; WA's economic…
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At Close of Business podcast June 3 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Red Invest Capital Holdings' rapid growth. Plus: Chevron 'frustrated' by LNG rule changes; Alcoa bauxite mining…
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At Close of Business podcast June 2 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss build to rent developments. Plus: BP to sell down 5pc of Browse, Fortescue cleared of creating Yindjibarndi fued…
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At Close of Business podcast May 29 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Isabel Vieira about why seven of WA's largest aged care providers are uniting to provide quality care and services. Plus: WA…
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Mark My Words May 29 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones, and Claire Tyrrell to discuss leadership, emissions, tax concerns in the mining lobby; defence developments…
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At Close of Business podcast May 28 2026
Ella Loneragan and Isabel Vieira discuss the under-representation of female leaders in public companies. Plus: Shell chases Woodside, Paladin for…
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At Close of Business podcast May 27 2026
Claire Tyrrell talks to Ella Loneragan about how architects are adapting work-wise amid ongoing challenges across the world. Plus: Premier lashes Deloitte…
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At Close of Business podcast May 26 2026
Ella Loneragan runs through the latest on Cook's defence plan, a City of Perth backflip and Andrew Forrest's Cottesloe project.