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Business News - WA
Business News provides news, insights and events that connect you to business opportunities in Western Australia. This is our weekly podcast, Business News Background, produced by Lush Digital, in which Mark Pownall (Head of Content) and Mark Beyer (Editor) discuss the news of the week and articles in next week's edition of the newspaper with broadcaster James Lush.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
At Close of Business podcast November 15 2024 15.11.2024 10:30
Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state of some of Perth’s most prominent retail strips. Plus: BHP Nickel West boss' new role; Regent Motors sales; and WA housing outlook.
At Close of Business podcast November 14 2024 14.11.2024 13:19
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about derelict properties in Perth. Plus: Unemployment rate; Federal Minister's comments on Trump; and South West workers village.
At Close of Business podcast November 13 2024 13.11.2024 10:58
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the past year of WA's professional services sector. Plus; Wage growth slows; UEM $450m high rise approved; and State government takes a step forward for hockey.
At Close of Business podcast November 12 2024 12.11.2024 11:09
Liv Declerck speaks to Isabel Vieira about Prospero Productions, Western Australia's biggest screen production company. Plus: A $70m fertiliser warehouse plan; Women's and Babies hospital contract; and Herbert Smith Freehills merger.
At Close of Business podcast November 11 2024 11.11.2024 9:10
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss major changes within Leederville-based real estate agency Realmark. Plus Union movement says miners "hyper-aggressive"; CCC critical of work hours campaigning; and $273m committed for Westport.
At Close of Business podcast November 8 2024 08.11.2024 13:36
Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss Perth's worryingly low tree canopy rate. Plus more pressure on MinRes; Ascot hotel approved; and Vulcan produces first European lithium hydroxide.
Mark My Words November 8 2024 08.11.2024 43:26
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources; the US election; Packer & Co; M&A deals from BGC, Hancock, Centurion; Spudshed results; an update on Regis' dispute; and a preview of the next magazine.
At Close of Business podcast November 7 2024 07.11.2024 10:17
Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss Capricorn’s unique and orderly approach to a transfer of power. Plus administrators called into Nicheliving consturction division; Rio presses ahead with local green iron production; and WeLink knocked back by Development Assessment Panel.
At Close of Business podcast November 6 2024 06.11.2024 14:43
Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss the future of WA's waste-to-energy sector. Plus Forrest says Trump will 'follow the money'; UK eyes WA's hydrogen market; and cost-of-living drives bumper Spudshed profit.
At Close Of Business Podcast November 5 2024 05.11.2024 11:09
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the lessons WA could learn from the revamp of a London power station. Plus RBA rates on hold; Inpex flags Elizabeth Quay move; and Goodline hit by ransomware.
At Close of Business podcast November 4 2024 04.11.2024 8:35
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss proposed amendments to federal cybersecurity laws. Plus Ellison to depart MinRes; Nation's largest sheep station up for sale; and McGowan appointed to Australia-China role.
At Close of Business podcast November 1 2024 01.11.2024 15:50
Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the significant investment in Collie. Plus Canadian company buys BHP's Kalgoorlie power supply; Bunbury farmer's market sale price revealed; John Howard takes aim at Albanese.
Mark My Words November 1 2024 01.11.2024 32:49
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Gina Rinehart and Chris Ellison's gas deal; profits of private companies including Hancock and Wright Prospecting; an update on the lithium industry; Perth house prices; ABN Group; East Rockingham waste-to-energy plant; Perth Airport; and working from home rules.
At Close of Business podcast October 31 2024 31.10.2024 13:19
Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss small business restructuring in WA. Plus Optus come in ACCC firing line; MinRes pauses Mt Marion expansion; and Dwelling approvals hit fresh highs.
At Close of Business podcast October 30 2024 30.10.2024 11:15
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's biggest exporters. Plus all the latest on WA's renewables uptick, Perth Airport's new hotel; and Clive Palmer resumes his war of words with WA.
At Close of Business podcast October 29 2024 29.10.2024 14:25
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss one of WA's most controversial local government councils. Plus the latest on BHP's return to work orders, Quigley's efforts to stop Clive Palmer; and Waste to energy plant goes into administration.
At Close of Business podcast October 28 2024 28.10.2024 12:40
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell dicuss industrial rents in WA. Plus Mineral Resources intends to release findings from Ellison tax scandal; Equinox Hamersley project dealt another blow; and Minderoo donates $30 million to ECU's CBD campus.
At Close Of Business Podcast October 25 2024 25.10.2024 8:46
Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss the 70 year anniversary of private health insurer HIF. Plus, Major MinRes shareholder sells; Perth office vacancies fall; and Orthocell looks to the US market.
Mark My Words October 25 2024 25.10.2024 40:04
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Chris Ellison and Mineral Resources; tender reforms; a report on Perth's future; Perron Group results; Angela Bennett; WorkSafe; and a preview of the next magazine.
At Close of Business podcast October 24 2024 24.10.2024 10:02
Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss an interstate healthcare merger which could have major implications for WA. Plus Ryan Stokes signals support for struggling Seven West Media; Higher costs dampen Fortescue's results; BP Australia's plan for Kwinana biofuel plant takes a step forward.
At Close of Business podcast October 23 2024 23.10.2024 15:54
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell dicuss WA's residential building sector. Plus Pluto Train 1 upgrades approved; Ruah Centre named after Angela Bennett; and Mining veterans join Viburnum's private equity fund.
At Close of Business podcast October 22 2024 22.10.2024 10:39
Jack McGinn speaks to Sam Jones about a mining haulage business that started at a Queensland banana farm. Plus: Perron Group financials; NRW Holdings' $1.6bn contract; and Yuri project delay.
At Close of Business podcast October 21 2024 21.10.2024 8:16
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about GeoMoby's invention to improve underground mining operations. Plus: Woodside in hydrogen deal; WA's NRL push; and a new name for BGC Construction.
At Close Of Business Podcast October 18 2024 18.10.2024 9:44
Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss how veterans support services are navigating a complex environment. Plus: BP delays start date on Pilbara hub, solar farm deal and the latest on Fortescue's relocation.
Mark My Words October 18 2024 18.10.2024 35:20
Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Henderson defence hub; Nigel Satterley; Minderoo Foundation; labour force data; and state government changes.
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