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Business News provides news, insights and events that connect you to business opportunities in Western Australia. Listen to podcasts covering breaking news, items of interest and our Success and Leadership Series events. A wide range of topics covered by our well renowned reporters and WA business l…

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    At Close of Business podcast October 1 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 12:23


    Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why WA charities are turning to technology to increase operational efficiencies. Plus: Cost blowouts end Austal US Navy deal; Merger makes new agribusiness force; Brighton Village sold for $25.3m.

    At Close of Business podcast September 30 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 11:32


    Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why concerns are emerging about a lack of succession literacy ahead of a looming transfer of intergenerational wealth. Plus: SWM, SCA to merge: Stokes to step down; CPB books East Perth school work; No rate cut from RBA.

    At Close of Business podcast September 26 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 10:22


    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 marina in 700-patron pub plan; Prendiville Group buys waterfront site.

    Mark My Words September 26 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 39:00


    Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the biggest homebuilders in WA; the Optus outage; a Busselton retail centre; revamps in Perth CBD; renewable energy projects; and the sale of Australia's largest pastoral station.

    At Close of Business podcast September 25 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 11:18


    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 Interconnected System again this summer. Plus: Woodside to explore Perth hydrogen supply chain; Green light for $170m Busselton centre; Liontown Resources posts $193m full-year loss.

    At Close of Business podcast September 24 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 12:55


    Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss how evolving generation methods and growing energy demand in remote locations have boosted a handful of WA businesses. Plus: State finds extra $500m for health; H-U to build $50m Murdoch car park; Perth Bears announce inaugural commercial partnership.

    At Close of Business podcast September 23 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 9:24


    Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss lessons Australia can take from Canada's policy on international students. Plus: MinRes chair insists RDG deal conflict-free; CCC probes WA health agency; White takes flight with Archer.

    At Close of Business podcast September 22 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 8:59


    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 reappointed PYC MD.

    At Close of Business podcast September 19 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 12:48


    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 for $350m Geraldton port project; WA harvest flirts with record.

    At Close of Business podcast September 18 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 13:35


    Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss that while stakeholders are working to activate vacant CBD spaces with art, some hurdles are limiting potential. Plus: Sanderson unveils SWIS transmission blueprint; German offtake deal for green iron project; Davies eyes Woodside in new DomGas gig.

    At Close of Business podcast September 17 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 12:50


    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. Plus: Turbine firm gets govt cash hit; Fed govt boosts St Bart's facility by $30m; Browse carbon plan open for comment.

    At Close of Business podcast September 16 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 9:06


    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 touts US political praise for LNG project; Panel approves $700m solar, battery build; Fortescue rejects Thalanyji station bid.

    At Close of Business podcast September 15 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 8:41


    Isabel Viera and Elisha Newell discuss the 1000th Business News magazine print edition. Plus: Paywise acquires Easi for $40m; CCIWA denounces public holiday changes; Pacific CEO Cullen calls time.

    At Close of Business podcast September 12 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 9:06


    Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss recent initiatives in the early childhood education sector. Plus: North West Shelf extension; Ammonia project gets Pilbara Port site; and Kimberley Marine Support Base opens.

    Mark My Words September 12 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 30:37


    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; GST deal defence; data centres; South Perth luxury project; Zorzi Builders troubles; and Freo's developments.

    At Close of Business podcast September 11 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 9:32


    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; Fortescue Zero chief steps down; Strike shareholders approve Carnarvon's major stake.

    At Close of Business podcast September 10 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 14:52


    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 ore deposit; Maddington's $415m data centre approved.

    At Close of Business podcast September 9 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 9:12


    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 in $110m Samarco shareholder settlement; Worker dies at Bassendean business.

    At Close of Business podcast September 8 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 14:18


    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; State's planning body reveals details of $142m projects; Cook cites China's growth as WA's goal.

    At Close of Business podcast September 5 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 12:42


    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 defrauding investors; and local government candidates confirmed.

    Mark My Words September 5 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 33:16


    Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the news of the week including; Kwinana port dramas; major developments at Austal; ACCC concerns over RAC Insurance; Indigenous contracting worth $3bn; and the Hedland council gets sacked.

    At Close of Business podcast September 4 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 10:59


    Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss why Perth's flexible workspace sector is primed for growth. Plus: Crestlink buys Cockatoo Island project; Property experts criticise govt agencies; State tightens Chevron turtle panel rules.

    At Close of Business podcast September 3 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 12:21


    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 $725m; Indigenous business hits $3bn.

    At Close of Business podcast September 2 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 9:03


    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; MinRes takes control of RDG; Port Hedland council fired, commissioners appointed.

    At Close of Business podcast September 1 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 12:20


    Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA music festival organisers are adapting their business models in response to economic challenges. Plus: Austal founder Rothwell resigns; Coles plans $28m shopping centre; CBH locks union out of Kwinana.

    At Close of Business podcast August 29 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 10:15


    Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why players within the rare earths sector are seeking stability. Plus: Austal profit rockets, Hanwha call looms; Unions to escalate CBH port strike; Govt carrot for $4bn power spend.

    Mark My Words August 29 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 32:51


    Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Rio Tinto boss Simon Trott's first week; Mineral Resources; Local governments in trouble; Reynolds v Higgins judgment; Michael Chaney and Wesfarmers; and major companies' annual results.

    At Close of Business podcast August 28 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 10:37


    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. Plus: MinRes slides to heavy $900m loss; Lynas raises +$800m, flags US uncertainty; Wesfarmers lifts profit, plans capital return.

    At Close of Business podcast August 27 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 12:21


    Isabel Viera and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Western Australia's ice cream industry. Plus: Trott makes sweeping leadership changes; EMCO wins $43m Rockingham SHS contract; Freight plan to strengthen supply chain.

    At Close of Business podcast August 26 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 11:23


    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 commission call; Lions Eye Institute in $14m upgrade; Qube buys Albany export facility.

    At Close of Business podcast August 25 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 11:52


    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. Plus: $30bn Santos deal delayed again; Mine death at Rio's Simandou; PLS slides into the red, posts $196m loss.

    At Close of Business podcast August 22 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 9:45


    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 reassures private sector on HAFF.

    Mark My Words August 22 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 36:54


    Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss project hopes; lithium partners' spat; Roy Hill; Kerry Stokes' views; broker buyouts; defence contracts; and WA tourism developments.

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    At Close of Business podcast August 21 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 14:35


    Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Cirque du Soleil's continual pursuit of creativity. Plus: Northern Star reports dividend record, Hemi tax break; Vault to buy back shares, Tonkin to depart; Finbar profit dips 12pc.

    At Close of Business podcast August 20 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 14:02


    Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Viera discuss why insolvency experts are seeing challenges spread to mining services. Plus: Hofmann gets US defence tick; Morley Galleria sets 2026 opening; Brown to oversee councils as inspector.

    At Close of Business podcast August 19 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 13:05


    Jack McGinn and Elisha Newell discuss how sweeping reforms to competition law will reshape how Australian companies undertake M&As. Plus: Stokes' Pilbara alarm falls flat; Monadelphous, Macmahon, SRG report revenue rises; iiNet in cyber incident, 280,000 customers exposed.

    At Close of Business podcast August 18 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 10:33


    Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss how several global companies have reshaped Western Australia's local mining technology sector. Plus: Hancock reignites Saudi exploration push; Pilbara iron plant backed by EPA; Panel to decide Hesperia's $500m battery plan.

    At Close of Business podcast August 15 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 13:20


    Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss the recent scrapping of four major hydrogen plays. PlusRottnest Wadjemup redevelopment takes a step forward; Forrests' Fiveight plan for Cape Lodge revealed; Ampol to acquire 500 new stations in $1.1bn deal.

    Mark My Words August 15 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 39:37


    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 results; and Revo Fitness boss Andrew Holder.

    At Close of Business podcast August 14 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 12:08


    Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss the recent Business News wheatbelt magazine. Plus Covalent Lithium producers first product; $40 million Christ Church building approved; and ASIC to pay TerraCom staff $3.5 million.

    At Close of Business podcast August 13 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 13:33


    Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss how developers of multi-residential properties are overcoming challenges, in order to push on with projects. Plus: Endeavour triples dividend amid record profit; Govt awards $15m school work; CDC to build Perth's largest data centre.

    At Close of Business podcast August 12 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 10:46


    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 president; Seven West profit plummets 62 per cent; Cook, Zempilas clash over hospital claims.

    At Close of Business podcast August 11 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 14:00


    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 in Perth. Plus: Santos extends $30bn due diligence window; MinRes, Livium strike JV deal; Marles coy on joint Henderson base.

    At Close of Business podcast August 8 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 15:50


    Nadia Budihardjo and Victoria Laurie discuss challenges within Western Australia's arts sector. Plus: Subiaco hall to house 180 students; Fortescue secures $US2bn Chinese loan; NAI Harcourts acquires Darrell Crouch portfolio.

    Mark My Words August 8 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 42:09


    Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss Liontown; office vacancies; private business sales; Rich 100 activities; defence contracts; and a 2025 Diggers & Dealers wrap.

    At Close of Business podcast August 7 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 12:48


    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 gifts $100m to Murdoch uni; Liontown taps investors for up to $286m; Community demand to drive pharmacy trial.

    At Close of Business podcast August 6 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 16:12


    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 potential Easter Saturday public holiday; and Matthew Pavlich named Sydney Swans chief executive.

    At Close of Business podcast August 5 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 11:19


    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; Commonwealth gets 'sovereign' share in Austal; and former Thermomix Australia distributors sell North Perth property.

    At Close of Business podcast August 4 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 11:19


    Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss how the US' proposed pharmaceutical tariffs will impact Aussie companies. Plus: Diggers & Dealers; The Satterley property Group's appeal hits a snag; and mining and green power butt heads in new research report.

    At Close of Business podcast August 1 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 14:24


    Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss an uptick in Perth office listings. Plus: VGW shareholders back Escalante acquisition; APIL sells Joondalup Gate for $79.1m; and Bill Johnston appointed to Burswood Park board.

    Mark My Words August 1 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 26:42


    Mark Beyer, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss lithium woes and market reactions; major car retailer deal; Woodside Energy; house prices and inflation updates.

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