Business News - WA

Epizodes

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  At Close of Business podcast September 18 2026 18.09.2026 11min

  Gary Adshead and Nadia Budihardjo discuss some ideas that came out of a recent local government convention. Plus: Saffioti on GST; $240m BESS plan; and Fortescue's electric racing.
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  Mark My Words September 18 2026 18.09.2026 58min

  Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn, Ella Loneragan and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This edition looks at local government and state political issues, Perth Mint and the gold sector, the brick shortage, events, a Geraldton refinery plan and immigration restrictions.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 17 2026 17.09.2026 12min

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  At Close of Business podcast September 17 2026 17.09.2026 12min

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  At Close of Business podcast September 16 2026 16.09.2026 12min

  Sam Jones speaks to Ella Loneragan about why a collision course is looming over waste laws and long-term radioactive storage. Plus: Fuel crisis powers until 2027; 'Shocked'; Saffioti on brick shortage update; Emerald secures US$400m M&A war chest.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 15 2026 15.09.2026 12min

  Justin Fris speaks to Mark Beyer about the arrival of Perth Glory Football Club's new CEO Ben Leaver. Plus: Unions reject latest BHP Hedland pay offer; Day one for sockless One Nation MP; Beazley says problems at city council are clear.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 14 2026 14.09.2026 11min

  Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about why Indigenous business-based acquisitions are on the rise in WA. Plus: Cutifani leaves Woodside for Northern Star; House brick shortage biting; PolarBlue to exit WA for $1.5b Tasmanian facility.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 11 2026 11.09.2026 12min

  Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about Howard Park Wines’ 40th anniversary. Plus: The Royal Hotel in administration; $40m to sheep industry; and Margaret River Open Studios in 13th year.
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  Mark My Words September 11 2026 11.09.2026 56min

  Mark Pownall is joined by Sam Jones, Tom Zaunmayr, Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This episode looks at the defence sector, Pilbara mining deals, gas reservations and Northern Star.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 10 2026 10.09.2026 10min

  Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss strategic moves in Perth's retail spaces. Plus: WA producers could have 'zero' obligations under gas policy; Adminstrators launch Pilot Energy sale; and Old McGowan letter airs Alcoa concern.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 9 2026 09.09.2026 9min

  Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why WA's retail property sector is benefiting from multiple factors. Plus: WA critical to AUKUS, says UK envoy; Austal USA receives $1.9b counter-takeover bid; Litis sells Queen Street asset.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 8 2026 08.09.2026 12min

  Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about a long-term technology partnership that is considered to be key to Lotterywest’s business. Plus: Rio strikes Ngarlawangga deal; Premier updates on defence bids; and WA providers respond to aged care funding decision.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 7 2026 07.09.2026 11min

  Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why inflationary pressure has started to impact the gold sector. Plus: Cook backs Labor to deliver Karnup station; Ryan Stokes takes control of SCA; Ingenia rejects $2b takeover bid.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 4 2026 04.09.2026 8min

  Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss UON's move from remote mine sites to regional public infrastructure. Plus: WA wealth management firms merge; New WA president at AIA; and Perth shopping centre's $6m upgrade.
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  Mark My Words September 4 2026 04.09.2026 33min

  Isabel Vieira speaks to Claire Tyrrell, Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 3 2026 03.09.2026 12min

  Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss industry's calls for more expertise philanthropy. Plus: Beacon Minerals project manager sentenced for insider trading; Banks prepare for wave of mortgage issues; and Murdoch University to backpay $5m to staff.
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  At Close of Business podcast September 1 2026 01.09.2026 13min

  Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about the risks and rewards of private credit within the property sector. Plus: ASIC concludes MinRes, Ellison investigation; Liberal challenge after by-election; Liontown buys into Argentinian project.
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  At Close of Business Podcast August 31 2026 31.08.2026 9min

  Sam Jones and Gary Adshead discuss the task ahead for Small Business Development Corporation commissioner Saj Abdoolakhan. Plus: Hancock hub to take Strike's gas; Bruce Rock to expand factory; and Ex-Eagle denies duty in liquidated company.
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  At Close of Business podcast August 28 2026 28.08.2026 12min

  Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the trends in paper-based and digital wedding invitations amid increased costs and a rise of AI design software. Plus: MinRes' rates reimbursements; $700m Kwinana Freeway contract; and Oceania's St Georges Terrace asset revamp.
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  Mark My Words August 28 2026 28.08.2026 50min

  Isabel Vieira speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrrell, Jack McGinn, Sam Jones and Jayde Andrews about the big events of the week in WA business and politics.