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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 December 15 2025.sesx
Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why the Koolyanobbing mine is living up to its 1947 billing as holding an almost inexhaustible deposit. Plus: CBH posts…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast November 28 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss West Tech Fest. Plus Hanwha's bid to double ownership approved; Reynolds bankrupts Higgins; and Lifeline chief will…
Business News - WAMark My Words December 12 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss energy asset developments, Hanwha's FIRB approval, Tronox's rare earths win, law firm split, and more.
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast December 11 2025.sesx
Ella Loneragan and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA artist Peter Farmer and his 30-year legacy that has gone global. Plus the latest on the ACCC's investigation into…
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At Close of Business podcast December 10 2025
Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss how a new wave of mining bonuses and equity vesting has reshaped WA's executive pay ladder. Plus: Tronox poised for $900m…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast December 9 2025
Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about the changes Perth needs to see to reach its full potential. Plus the latest on Synergy's $4.5m solar and wind…
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At Close of Business podcast December 8 2025
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how the second generation of a famous WA performing family is working to ensure its cultural contribution continues. Plus…
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Mark My Words December 5 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Spud Shed's move into milk; fishing rights; major business deals; Gina Rinehart's helicopter pad; NDIS dramas and more.
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At Close of Business podcast December 5 2025
Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss the rapid growth of Site Sentry. Plus; Chevron's $3bn Gorgon call; Rio Tinto, BHP trail EV haul trucks and CSBP contracts…
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At Close of Business podcast December 4 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss the career of top lawyer Denis McLeod. Plus; WA resources sector sales, jobs; $1bn Perth Airport contract and Fremantle…
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At Close of Business podcast December 3
Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss how WA’s biggest firms are fuelling growth within the state’s tech sector. Plus: Rinehart-backed Vulcan secures $3.9bn…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast December 2
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss 40 years of Crown Perth. Plus the latest on the new Fremantle freight link; Swings & Roundabouts comes to Fremantle, and…
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At Close of Business podcast December 1 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the rise of the self storage sector in Perth. Plus the latest on Gina Rinehart's West Perth helipad, the Spud King's…
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At Close of Business podcast November 28 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss local charity short back and sidewalks. Plus Watt says EPBC reform won't drive higher bills; Element Zero pilot plant…
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Mark My Words November 28 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the EPBC Act; Fortescue v Element Zero case; Tony Galati's apple push and Perth Park.
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At Close of Business podcast November 27 2025
Isabel Viera speaks with Ella Loneragan about the impact of federal aged care changes on the state's providers. Plus the latest on Fabric Property Group's…
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At Close of Business podcast November 26 2025
Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss ambitious wind turbine plans, and challenges, in Western Australia. Plus; Fortescue, Element Zero case update; Lynas Rare…
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At Close of Business podcast November 25 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss recent activity in Perth's apartment sector. Plus: Nicheliving directors get extension; Woodside strikes…
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At Close of Business podcast November 24 2025
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about the return of an annual event, hosted by the state's biggest yabby exporter. Plus: Alcoa shelves bauxite plans; Raids…
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At Close of Business podcast November 21 2025
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about SLR Consulting's growth after acquiring Element. Plus: Genesis Minerals' Tower Hill update; Marco flags…
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Mark My Words November 21 2025
Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss MinRes and the AGM season; Austal and the looming FIRB decision; a major Cockatoo Island project and more.
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At Close of Business podcast November 20 2025
Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss WA's contractor industry. Plus Ellison to outrun his departure date; $55m Fremantle accommodation approved; and EPA won't…
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At Close of Business podcast November 19 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss current trends within WA's professional services sector. Plus: Albanese defends FIRB independence; 'Lobby the Libs'…
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At Close of Business podcast November 18 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Circus WA. Plus EPA won't assess Woodside's CCS proposal; $50 million wastewater facility begins construction; Finbar…
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At Close of Business podcast November 17 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how several pioneers have teamed up to get fresh native food on grocery store shelves. Plus: Rio pivots clean iron…
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At Close of Business podcast November 14 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss lessons from a New South Wales Government architect. Plus BHP unveil electric train; Abattoir planned for the Great…
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Mark My Words November 14 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Chris Ellison; the Libs' net zero back down; wind farms; the Forrest's weir fight and more.
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At Close of Business podcast November 13 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the ongoing dispute over proposed leaky weirs near Minderoo station. Plus: Unemployment rate; Pay cut for Strike's…
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At Close of Business podcast November 12 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the recent Business News fund managers feature. Plus: MinRes in $1.2bn lithium deal with Korea's POSCO; Beach readies…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast November 11 2025
Ella Loneragan and Same Jones discuss the prevailing ideas from Committee for Perth’s 2050 Summit. Plus: Roger Cook eyes major project funding; John Carey…
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At Close of Business podcast November 10 2025
Ella Loneragan and Sam Jones discuss the federal government's recent changes to Division 296. Plus: Runway, terminal works loom after Perth Airport surge…
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At Close of Business podcast November 7 2025
Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Ella Loneragan about Smartgroup chair John Prendiville. Plus: Minderoo weirs dispute; Waitsia's next stage; and nuclear submarines…
Business News - WAMark My Words November 7
Isabel Vieira and Mark Pownall discuss the $1.5bn public hospital spend; the PCEC redevelopment being shelved; the Forrests' property moves; agriculture deals…
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At Close of Business podcast November 6 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss updates in the decade-long battle to clean up the Wittenoom asbestos tailings. Plus; State shelves convention centre…
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At Close of Business podcast November 5 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss why a leading advocacy group is calling for regulation changes in WA relating to the disposal of used tyres. Plus: Ascot…
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At Close of Business podcast November 4 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the recently released Investing with Purpose report. Plus: Fiveight to build $50m Spicers Hotel; Bowra & O'Dea hits…
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At Close of Business podcast November 3 2025
Mark Pownall speaks to Elisha Newell about Timezone founder Malcolm Steinberg and his businesses. Plus: $1m GST campaign; Nats drop net zero target; and…
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At Close of Business podcast October 31 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the business of charity bike rides. Plus WA Premier gives Wittenoom indication; Fortescue wants renewable assets…
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Mark My Words October 31 2025
Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss updates in the resources sector; Chris Marco, Wittenoom’ asbestos dilemma; energy prices; environmental protection; and moves…
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At Close of Business podcast October 30 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss Dan Sweet, the man in charge of Perth Airport's property portfolio. Plus: MinRes on track to volume, cost guidance…
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At Close of Business podcast October 29 2025
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about WA homebuilders and how the industry is faring after several tumultuous years. Plus: Record Aboriginal…
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At Close of Business podcast October 28 2025
Isabel Viera and Elisha Newell discuss how a Perth business is cracking the escape room code. Plus: Liontown ramps underground as cash burn persists; Approval…
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At Close of Business podcast October 27 2025
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how the wedding industry presently navigating through an inflationary cost-of-living environment. Plus: Larvotto rejects…
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At Close of Business podcast October 24 2025
Isabel Vieira speaks to Elisha Newell about Perth streetwear brand StreetX breaking into the US market. Plus: Mount Gibson Iron shuts mine; Feds approve Waddi…
Business News - WAMark My Words October 24 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss critical minerals win from Trump deal; Perdaman's $3bn plan; Nicheliving; Brownes dairy; Koolan Island mine; Climate 200…
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At Close of Business podcast October 23 2025
Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about sustainability trends in the state's wine industry. Plus: Woodside sells Louisiana LNG stakes; Ex-Nedlands…
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At Close of Business podcast October 22 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss how premium labels and new export markets offer hope as WA's wine sector feels the squeeze. Plus: Woodside gives…
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At Close of Business podcast October 21 2025
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the recent acquisition of a Kimberley airport. Plus Alcoa and Arafura benefit from Trump meeting; Webuild breaks ground on…
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At Close of Business podcast October 17 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the leadership transition in BGC as the company shifts its focus to Midland Brick. Plus: WA govt faces Wittenoom…
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Mark My Words October 17 2025
Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss Synergy's overpayment blunder; water woes in the Pilbara; the future of Wittenoom; Mark McGowan and Aukus; super changes…
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At Close of Business podcast October 16 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss The Property Congress 2025. Plus: Chevron pays PRRT, tax outlay falls; Hourigan calls on property industry to 'wake…
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At Close of Business podcast October 15 2025
Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss recent moves and the future outlook for WA's data centre industry.
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At Close of Business podcast October 14 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the architects behind ECU's city campus. Plus: Rio Tinto loads first ore at Simandou; Lennon trims Peet stake; Regis…
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At Close of Business podcast October 13 2025
Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss how an annual report shows the work done behind the scenes to revive the high school curriculum. Plus: Legal…
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At Close of Business podcast October 10 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how former journalist Tamara BinAmat has built a marketing and communications agency with national reach from her…
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Mark My Words October 10 2025
Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss gold prices; Lynas; Liontown; Rio Tinto's $1.1bn expansion; Hancock's $250m business hub; MinRes moves; Therapy…
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At Close of Business podcast October 9 2025
Koby Cooke and Justin Fris discuss why state sporting associations and clubs are recruiting seasoned business professionals to lead them. Plus: Ford halves…
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At Close of Business podcast October 8 2025
Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss why the race is on to turn Henderson into a specialised defence precinct. Plus: Green light for Hancock's $250m project…
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At Close of Business podcast October 7 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how pastoral station stays fit within WA's tourism sector. Plus: Rio Tinto to grow West Angelas; Decision looms for…
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At Close of Business podcast October 6 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how Subiaco has got its mojo back. Plus: HIA calls on feds to step up; Public to comment on $107m ferry plan…