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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 May 25 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about variables within Fortescue's pursuit of a real-zero agenda. Plus: Gaines to exit Fortescue; One Nation rise prompts…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast May 22 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks with Ella Loneragan about the next chapter for Co3 Contemporary Dance. Plus: Gina Rinehart's Arafura boost; Kilbane's shock exit and…
Business News - WAMark My Words May 22 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Tom Zaunmayr, Ella Loneragan and Sam Jones to discuss fracking in the Kimberley, the City of Perth's dramas, a failed solar project…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast May 21 2026
Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Emyria, a Perth-based company put in a strong position after a recent US executive decision. Plus: City of Perth…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast May 20 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the recent Business News lawyers feature. Plus: Perth Council's 'simply unbelievable' move; Senior WA CFMEU orgnaiser…
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At Close of Business podcast May 19 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss leadership changes at architectural firm TRCB. Plus: $320 million OBH redevelopment seeks extension; Supreme Court…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 18 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a new initiative intending to attract more international performing artists to WA. Plus: Genus makes $400m QLD…
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At Close of Business podcast May 15 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the state of major projects in South Perth, as development times ramp up. Plus: MinRes' Chris Ellison ups wealth…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words May 15 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Ella Loneragan, Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn to discuss the Federal budget, a huge native title win, Exmouth tourism…
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At Close of Business podcast May 14 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the recent court judgment on Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation's action against Fortescue and the state government…
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At Close of Business podcast May 13 2026
Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the growth of mining’s value over the past decade. Plus: WA Treasurer responds to federal budget; New laws to boost…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 12 2026
Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss MLG Oz founder Murray Leahy's board transition. Plus: Fortescue ordered to pay $150m to Yindjibarndi people; Canvas…
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At Close of Business podcast May 11 2026
Elisha Newell talks to Nadia Budihardjo about Mark Norwell's tenure at Perenti. Plus: Poynton, Stokes out at Strike; Busselton tourism assets at play; Rita…
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At Close of Business podcast May 8 2026
Jack McGinn speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the history of Albany’s port. Plus: Saffioti’s post-budget event; Realside’s $48 million deal and Synergy’s board…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words May 8 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 7 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss The McKell Institutes’ foray into WA. Plus: Budget brings fuel handout; Decision due on Fortescue and Yindjibarndi; $335…
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At Close of Business podcast May 6 2026
Ella Loneragan talks to Nadia Budihardjo about Business News' recent distilleries feature. Plus: New funding pool for housing; Scope Systems in cyber incident…
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At Close of Business podcast May 5 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the growth of Perth's large format retail sector. Plus: Cash rate rebounds to pandemic levels; Wesfarmers, Built…
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At Close of Business podcast May 4 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss WA diving-turned-robotics company Dredge Robotics. Plus: State moves toend no-grounds evictions; $40m Bunnings for…
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At Close of Business podcast May 1 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks with Ella Loneragan about a charity preparing to open WA’s first school for traumatised youth. Plus: Perth’s home values; Woodside’s new…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words May 1 2026
Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss the big events of the week in WA business and politics, spanning gas tax speculation, renewable energy…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 30 2026
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Wall Street executive's move to buy an iconic Fremantle site. Plus: City of Perth complaints pile-up; WA's rents…
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At Close of Business podcast April 29 2026
Tom Zaunmayr talks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent business of sport feature. Plus: Prime minister needs a 'dance partner'; Diesel divides goldies…
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At Close of Business podcast April 28 2026
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how some gold producers are using nickel infrastructure. Plus: Cook floats 'seven cities' plan; Gas giants rally…
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Mark My Words April 24 2026
Mark Pownall, Jack McGinn, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss Woodside's AGM, BHP-China impasse ending, exploration costs reprieve, Fortescue's green…
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At Close of Business podcast April 24 2026
Jack McGinn speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a recent court ruling and what that means for freedom of information requests. And the latest on the gas tax…
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At Close of Business podcast April 23 2026
Mark Beyer speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about rare commercial success for medical researchers in WA from royalties over locally produced drugs. Plus: Update on…
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At Close of Business podcast April 22 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent agribusiness feature. Plus: Iluka's Eneabba spend nears $1b; No figure on hospital beds spend…
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At Close of Business podcast April 21 2026
Elisha Newell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about ATOM Group, a business described as the Bunnings of the mining industry. Plus: Government fees waived for…
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At Close of Business podcast April 20 2026
Mark Pownall speaks to Ella Loneragan about the recently-completed Perth Film Studios. Plus: Mid West energy project to cost $1b; $900 a day council 'monitor'…
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At Close of Business podcast April 17 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about the new Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA president Digby Stretch. Also: Ruah gets $11m boost; ACCC to…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words April 17 2026
Mark Pownall, Nadia Budihardjo, Claire Tyrrell and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the Hancock-Wright judgement, major property deals, the fuel crisis and agribusiness…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 16 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the Wright and Hancock judgement. Plus: Cook thinks fuel restrictions are around the corner; Genesis adds $200m to…
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At Close of Business podcast April 15 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about how an Aboriginal art organisation's work has been showcased globally. Plus: Hancock to pay iron ore royalties…
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At Close of Business podcast April 14 2026
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the recent North West edition of Business News magazine. Plus: State purchases four million litres of fuel for reserve…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 13 2026
Gary Adshead speaks to Justin Fris about the Sandcastles Children's Hospice. Plus: 'Cover of war' claim on $1.5b; Nicola Forrest swoops on Freo Trades Hall…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast April 10 2026
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell about what goes into making Perth a 24-hour city. And the latest on Chris Ellison’s Mosman Park mansion, claims of…
Business News - WAMark My Words April 10 2026
Mark Pownall, Sam Jones and Gary Adshead discuss the news of the week, including fuel movements; BHP industrial action; El Caballo Blanco's future; ECU's $72m…
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At Close of Business podcast April 9 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the 50 most powerful people in the state's North West. Plus: Feds ink deal with Ampol and Viva to secure supply; Home…
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At Close of Business podcast April 8 2026
Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about how port investment plays a role in enabling economic growth in WA. Plus: Revealed: The Burk Fuel results that sparked…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 7 2026
Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the severe driver shortage facing WAs trucking sector. Plus: Westview to progress Hatch steel mill; Scandal-plagued resort…
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At Close of Business podcast April 2 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the planning industry. Plus PM stumps up $1bn in interest-free loans; UWA…
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At Close of Business podcast April 1 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about Business News' recent most influential feature. Plus: Premier enacts emergency fuel powers; Billionaire buys The…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 1 2026
Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about how port investment in WA can enable economic growth. Plus: Premier enacts emergency fuel powers; Billionaire buys The…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 31 2026
Isabel Vieira and Mark Pownall discuss a restructure with WA’s biggest wine maker Fogarty Wine Group. Plus: Taco Bell gets lifeline; AGL commits to $490m…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 30 2026
Gary Adshead speaks with Justin Fris about efforts being made to quell WA's $200 million illicit drug trade. Plus: Excise cut as new fuel plan enacted; New…
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At Close of Business podcast March 27 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how a Joondalup cafe is serving more than coffee to the local community. Plus: Woodside, Chevron hit as cyclone…
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At Close of Business podcast March 26 2026
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss what property developers are doing to make their properties greener. Plus: New penalties for fuel price gouging…
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At Close of Business podcast March 25 2026
Claire Tyrrell talks to Ella Loneragan about how land developers are taking steps to find a balance between high demand and constrained supply. Plus: Govt…
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At Close of Business podcast March 24 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss shadow AI and how it has impacted professional services firms in WA. Plus: Energy Minister's plea; Business confidence…
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At Close of Business podcast March 23 2026
Ella Loneragan talks to Isabel Vieira about Grace Forrest's push to end global modern slavery. Plus: WA leads nation in international visitor rise; Miners want…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 20 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Isabel Vieira on the accomplished women who were recognised in the week of International Women's Day. And the latest on fuel prices…
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Mark My Words March 20 2026
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss fuel furor , mining moves, property purchases and other big stories of the week.
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast March 19 2026
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer reflect on the 60th anniversary of iron ore exports out of WA. Plus: ACCC probe fuel majors; Alleged Picton attacker given bail…
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At Close of Business podcast March 18 2026
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Business News' recent junior miners magazine feature. Plus: Premier in national cabinet meeting tomorrow; Craig picked for…
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At Close of Business podcast March 17 2026
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss Business News' South West edition. Plus: RBA raises rates again; Rio Tinto, BHP commit $US500m for JV; and National…
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At Close of Business podcast March 16 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Perth Design Week has become an integral part of WA's arts calendar. Plus: US blue ammonia delay for Woodside…
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At Close of Business podcast March 13 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss ideas from European cities to address the empty spaces in Perth and Fremantle. Plus: ACCC probes fuel retailers…
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Mark My Words March 13 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Tom Zaunmayr discuss fuel prices, Satterley land deals, council amalgamations, and Business News' new special publication
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At Close of Business podcast March 12 2026
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss hurdles faced by projects in the Canning Basin. Plus: Regional fuel now WA's cheapest; Jera sells Ichthys and Gorgon…