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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 14 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Elisha Newell discuss why WA distillers are feeling the hangover of the spirits excise tax. Plus: Aramco eyes Woodside LNG stake; Approval…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 13 2025
Elisha Newell and Mark Beyer discuss the state of renewable energy projects throughout Western Australia. Plus: Ley to lead Liberals; Bennett details Rayney…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 12 2025
Kathy Skantzos and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why two US trade experts are optimistic about WA’s emerging defence precinct. Plus: Aly moves to cabinet in…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 9 2025
Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss why a prominent industry lobby is calling for legislated coordination of WA's strategic industrial areas. Plus: Convention…
Business News - WAMark My Words May 9 2025
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the recent federal election; the Woodside AGM; 40u40 awards; apartment projects; private business deals; takeovers in the…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 8 2025
Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the children’s paediatric hospice proposal in Swanbourne. Plus: Campaign against Woodside director falls short; SKS…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 7 2025
Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss gold projects presently in the pipeline throughout WA. Plus: Cook waters down net zero legislation plan; Green light for…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 6 2025
Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss Saturday's federal election. Plus: Northern Star's $65m camp in limbo; Accor to manage Busselton resort; Chalice sees iron…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 5 2025
Claire Tyrrell discuss companies using alternative construction methods and their role in solving the housing crisis. Plus the latest on WA's federal election…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 2 2025
Claire Tyrrell and Kathy Skantzos discuss Kimberley icon Sam Lovell's commitment to WA's cultural tourism. Plus: Gold Road in halt amid M&A rumours; Woolworths…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words podcast May 2 2025
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the upcoming federal election; City of Perth; Colin Barnett; property developments; Woodside; the auditor-general; Mineral…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast May 1 2025
Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss key issues within Western Australia's resources sector. Plus: Albany iron ore mine still on the cards; Sirona's $120m South…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 30 2025
Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why a new type of artificial intelligence is generating a buzz in the global tech sector. Plus: Regis made to wait on…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 29 2025
Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss lessons Australia could learn from the US shipbuilding industry. Plus MinRes eyes new chair and directors; Colin Barnett…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 28 2025
Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss why some property leaders are calling for a reduction in red tape, in relation to development of Perth CBD-based…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 24 2025
Koby Cooke and Isabel Viera discuss movements within the gold sector. Plus: Sheep export ban draws protestors as candidate moot; Lean Chalice keeps spending…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 23 2025
Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss trends and revenue streams for sporting businesses in Western Australia. Plus: Another MinRes director resigns; Dutton…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 22 2025
Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss Federal Labor’s election pledge to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle income earners. Plus: Brownes Dairy put up…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 17 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss business success stories within WA's North West. Plus: Australia 'not ready' for IR reform: Taylor; Perth's rental…
Business News - WAMark My Words April 17 2025
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week's news, including the Federal election campaign; Mineral Resources' resignations; VGW's regulatory scrap; and…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 16 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's honey industry. Plus: Cyclonic impact weighs on Rio; Two MinRes directors resign; EPA recommends Gorgon panel…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 15 2025
Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss a new community movement to address WA’s escalating poverty problem. Plus MinRes' latest mine won't be assessed by…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 14 2025
Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss insights into the urban planning of Copenhagen in Denmark. Plus: Gold Road to wave through $5bn De Grey deal; Bellevue…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast April 11 2025
Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss former NT chief minister Michael Gunner’s new role with KPMG. Plus: Dutton takes aim at at red tape; Boost for WA's rare…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words April 11 2025
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss tariffs and what it means for the markets, Andrew Forrest, an update on the Federal election, Infinite Green Energy and…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 10 2025
Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss gender diversity in ASX boardrooms. Plus Dutton's unveils two new investment funds; Fremantle approves Wool Stores…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 9 2025
Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss WA’s most influential people. Plus: Global Lithium to revise Canmax supply deal; Construction courses in $58m boost; Biotech…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 8 2025
Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss the issues affecting Perth’s developers and industrial market. Plus: Saffioti on a Metronet defensive; Federal Labor…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 7 2025
Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss how the Malka Foundation is extending the boundaries of enterprising education. Plus: Woodside strikes $9.3bn Louisiana…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 4 2025
Koby Cooke and Sam Jones discuss the health industry’s lagging cyber resilience. Plus: New faces in WA shadow cabinet; Hulett caught out in citizenship…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words April 4 2025
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs’ impact on global markets; the federal election campaign; another residential builder going bust; Newmont…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 3 2025
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US. Plus: Coalition pitches boost for junior miners; Fallout from…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 2 2025
Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent trends and news within WA's ports and transport sectors. Plus: Malcolm McCusker to lead probe into the handling of…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast April 1 2025
Koby Cooke and Nadia Budihardjo discuss former Fortescue executive Linda O'Farrell's career pivot. Plus: Gold giant shapes WA power market; Aspen Group's $12…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 31 2025
Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss a Perth film studio's foray into virtual reality documentary making. Plus Albanese $200 million to St John Midland…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 28 2025
Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the unique life of events guru, David Green. Plus: Traditional Owners put forward Koolan Island tourist plan; Indoor cricket…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words March 28 2025
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week that was, including the federal budget and the upcoming election; Resource unions, Goldfields push for Gold Road…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 27 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss Subiaco-based developer Hesperia and its future plans. Plus: Union push to gain coverage at Rio Tinto’s Paraburdoo…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 26 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why land developers are embracing inland areas and different housing types in order to meet demand. Plus: Further…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 25 2025
Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss reasons why the Bullwinkel electorate will be one to watch at the upcoming federal election. Plus: Basil Zempilas elected…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 24 2025
Justin Fris and Business News senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana’s industrial strip. Plus: Gold Road Resources board…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 21 2025
Koby Cooke and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WA's iron ore industry is defying tough global headwinds. Plus: Iron giant Rio Tinto has upped the stakes in the…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words March 21 2025
Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the week's news, including Basil Zempilas' likely leadership of the WA Liberal Party; Cook's new cabinet picks, Roberts &…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 20 2025
Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss the state of play in the uranium sector. Plus; Mettam steps down, Zempilas to put it hand up for Liberal Party WA leadership…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 19 2025
Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss the emergence of WA juniors mining throughout Latin America. Plus: Austal chair shares his thoughts on Hanwha interest…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 18 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss Griffin Marine and its opportunity to capitalise on growth in defence sector spending. Plus: WA premier Roger Cook…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 17 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss a new equities-focused financial advisory firm. Plus; Ramelius Resources bid for Spartan; Woodside Energy deal and Rio…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 14 2025
Isabel Viera and Liv Declerck discuss disability services provider Rocky Bay. Plus the latest on WA's GST deal; State election results; and Ascot Racecourse's…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words March 14 2025
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss US President Donald Trump and tariffs; a wrap up on the state election; big news from Austal and a preview of the next…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business Podcast March 13
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the seat of Curtin ahead of the looming federal election. Plus; activist shareholders at Woodside Energy; Electoral…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 12 2025
Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss local responses to the new aged care bill. Plus Albo won't impose retaliatory tariffs; Nationals call for corruption…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 11 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Danish town planner's blunt assessment of Perth planning principles. Plus Japanese LNG giant's warning over…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 10 2025
Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state election results. Plus: Business groups urge post-election move on red tape; WAEC investigation to begin; and…
Business News - WAAt Close of Business podcast March 7 2025
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Sam Jones about Red Dog's vet Rick Fenny, who has built one of WA’s most eclectic large family businesses. Plus: The last week for 2025…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words March 7 2025
Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss Donald Trump and tariffs; the falling stock market; a state election preview; a contractors'…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 6 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss state political leaders' views on public transport. Plus Rio Tinto to invest $2.8bn to extend Brockman; Stockland's…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 5 2025
Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the state of play in WA's oil and gas industry. Plus; Mineral Resources' credit rating downgraded; three Perth mayors…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast March 4 2025
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss this week's state election. Plus Cook commits further $60 million for renewables; Belingbak acquired Exmouth resort; and…
- Business News - WA
At Close of Business podcast February 28 2025
Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the WA Liberal Party's pick for Cottesloe. Plus the latest on the record-breaking $1.3bn Perth tech company sale; Perth's…
- Business News - WA
Mark My Words February 28 2025
Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss mining in the South West including a mine expansion and an update on Alcoa; a mineral sands…