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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 3 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how a Perth urban planning expert is examining ways to accommodate a rapidly expanding population over the long term…
Business News - WAMark My Words October 3 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss BHP’s dealings; Trump link to Cockatoo Island; Alcoa Kwinana’s closure; Perth Airport expansion; Seven West merger, WA…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast October 2 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss how Brian Carew-Hopkins’ creativity has enabled him to reach a global platform in support of artists. Plus: State…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast October 1 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why WA charities are turning to technology to increase operational efficiencies. Plus: Cost blowouts end Austal US…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 30 2025
Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why concerns are emerging about a lack of succession literacy ahead of a looming transfer of intergenerational wealth…
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At Close of Business podcast September 26 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss marketer-turned-social-media influencer Kym Illman's career. Plus: Trump flags 100 per cent tariff on pharma; Coogee…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words September 26 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the biggest homebuilders in WA; the Optus outage; a Busselton retail centre; revamps in Perth CBD; renewable energy…
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At Close of Business podcast September 25 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss how Enel X’s role as a commercial-scale energy asset aggregator will help keep the lights on in the South West…
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At Close of Business podcast September 24 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss how evolving generation methods and growing energy demand in remote locations have boosted a handful of WA businesses…
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At Close of Business podcast September 23 2025
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss lessons Australia can take from Canada’s policy on international students. Plus: MinRes chair insists RDG deal…
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At Close of Business podcast September 22 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss Optus' recent outage. Plus: P&N, Great Southern Bank in $30bn merger talks; Satterley sells 108ha Olbury site; Hockings…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 19 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Caroline de Mori’s business mindset has helped her gardens flourish. Plus: Perth Mint back in the black; EPA tick…
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At Close of Business podcast September 18 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss that while stakeholders are working to activate vacant CBD spaces with art, some hurdles are limiting potential…
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At Close of Business podcast September 17 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why economic conditions are paving the way for the retail property sector to be an ideal asset class for investors…
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At Close of Business podcast September 16 2025
Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera discuss why a pair of Japanese giants have backed the potential development of a nickel deposit near Kalgoorlie. Plus: Woodside…
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At Close of Business podcast September 15 2025
Isabel Viera and Elisha Newell discuss the 1000th Business News magazine print edition. Plus: Paywise acquires Easi for $40m; CCIWA denounces public holiday…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast September 12 2025
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss recent initiatives in the early childhood education sector. Plus: North West Shelf extension; Ammonia project gets…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words September 12 2025
Mark Pownall and Elisha Newell discuss the big news of the week including Iluka mothballing key operations; Pilbara renewables; BGC Cement sale; new CME chief…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 11 2025
Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss why Vikas Rambal believes industrial might is where Australia's long-term prosperity lies. Plus: Slater to head REIWA…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 10 2025
Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the WA's Wealthiest feature. Plus: Iluka to mothball mineral sands mine; Mitsui, Itochu acquire stakes in BHP's new iron…
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At Close of Business podcast September 9 2025
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why Perth's role in the legal landscape is a continued focus for A&O Shearman. Plus: Alcoa backs Equus gas project; BHP…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 8 2025
Coming up on the podcast, Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the growth of land-lease communities in WA. Plus WA businessmen band together for GST…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 5 2025
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the first year of Alcoa of Australia boss Elsabe Muller. MinRes won't comment on suspected changes; Marco guilty of…
Business News - WAMark My Words September 5 2025
Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the news of the week including; Kwinana port dramas; major developments at Austal; ACCC concerns over RAC Insurance…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 4 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Perth's flexible workspace sector is primed for growth. Plus: Crestlink buys Cockatoo Island project; Property…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 3 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss how creativity and culture can sometimes come at a cost. Plus: Gerry Harvey backs Cott project; Automic sold for…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 2 2025
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss WA’s planned exit from coal power comes with many challenges and significant costs. Plus: NRW makes $200m acquisition…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast September 1 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA music festival organisers are adapting their business models in response to economic challenges. Plus: Austal…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 29 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why players within the rare earths sector are seeking stability. Plus: Austal profit rockets, Hanwha call looms; Unions…
Business News - WAMark My Words August 29 2025
Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Rio Tinto boss Simon Trott's first week; Mineral Resources; Local governments in trouble; Reynolds v Higgins…
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At Close of Business podcast August 28 2025
Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how four regional WA maltsters are doing their bit to reduce the reliance on global agribusinesses for WA craft brewers…
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At Close of Business podcast August 27 2025
Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Western Australia's ice cream industry. Plus: Trott makes sweeping leadership changes; EMCO wins $43m Rockingham SHS…
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At Close of Business podcast August 26 2025
Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WAFarmers is laying the groundwork for a busy few years for our agricultural sector. Plus: Minister backs Hedland…
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At Close of Business podcast August 25 2025
Ella Loneragan and Justin Fris discuss why Megan Harrison wants to make sure no woman is denied access to an essential item in the workplace or sporting arena…
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At Close of Business podcast August 22 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss Darren Pateman's career with Finbar Group. Plus: Cashed up Regis mum on M&A; Tellus to expand waste facility; Carey…
Business News - WAMark My Words August 22 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss project hopes; lithium partners' spat; Roy Hill; Kerry Stokes' views; broker buyouts; defence contracts; and WA tourism…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 21 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Cirque du Soleil’s continual pursuit of creativity. Plus: Northern Star reports dividend record, Hemi tax break…
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At Close of Business podcast August 20 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why insolvency experts are seeing challenges spread to mining services. Plus: Hofmann gets US defence tick; Morley…
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At Close of Business podcast August 19 2025
Jack McGinn and Elisha Newell discuss how sweeping reforms to competition law will reshape how Australian companies undertake M&As. Plus: Stokes' Pilbara alarm…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 18 2025
Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss how several global companies have reshaped Western Australia's local mining technology sector. Plus: Hancock reignites Saudi…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast August 15 2025
Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss the recent scrapping of four major hydrogen plays. PlusRottnest Wadjemup redevelopment takes a step forward; Forrests'…
Business News - WAMark My Words August 15 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the lithium sector; El Caballo; Fremantle hotel plans; RBA's rate cut; Federal government fund's loss; Seven West Media…
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At Close of Business podcast August 14 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss the recent Business News wheatbelt magazine. Plus Covalent Lithium producers first product; $40 million Christ Church…
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At Close of Business podcast August 13 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how developers of multi-residential properties are overcoming challenges, in order to push on with projects. Plus…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 12 2025
Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why some WA companies are turning to part-time executives to manage risk and drive growth. Plus: BHP's Tim Day named CME WA…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 11 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why the transformation of a Sydney power station into an arts and culture-based hub has the ability to be replicated…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 8 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Victoria Laurie discuss challenges within Western Australia's arts sector. Plus: Subiaco hall to house 180 students; Fortescue secures…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words August 8 2025
Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss Liontown; office vacancies; private business sales; Rich 100 activities; defence contracts; and a 2025…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 7 2025
Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why financial restraints felt by soon-to-be newlyweds is affecting some of Perth’s bridal stores. Plus: Powell…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 6 2025
Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the flood gates opening in the gold sector. Plus Chalice chief surprised by critical minerals reserve; AHA WA blasts…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 5 2025
Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss recent moves by Wyloo and its push to be best-in-class. Plus Arafura calls for critical minerals stockpile price floor…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 4 2025
Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss how the US’ proposed pharmaceutical tariffs will impact Aussie companies. Plus: Diggers & Dealers; The Satterley property…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast August 1 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss an uptick in Perth office listings. Plus: VGW shareholders back Escalante acquisition; APIL sells Joondalup Gate for…
Business News - WAMark My Words August 1 2025
Mark Beyer, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss lithium woes and market reactions; major car retailer deal; Woodside Energy; house prices and inflation…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast July 31 2025
Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a push to increase WA's tourism offerings. Plus: UEM Sunrise moves closer to $450m Subiaco complex; Northern Star…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast July 30 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss hurdles plaguing the Indigenous tourism sector. Plus Perth Airport's hotel a step closer; WA's mining…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast July 29 2025
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss a push to bring fashion manufacturing back onshore. Plus Woodside take operating control of Bass Strait assets…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast July 28 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the career of Chevron Australia boss Balaji Krishnamurthy. Plus: Erben's $230 million Perth City Link project for…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business July 25 2025
Mark Beyer and Koby Cooke discuss French giant Egis and its quest to expand in Australia. Plus: Beazley steps down amid health concerns; Martin family's Bunker…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words July 25 2025
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss hydrogen projects axed; Nedlands council; Pilbara workers' camp; transmission infrastructure; cattle imports; Gina…