Business News

Business News - WA

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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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www.businessnews.com.au

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

At Close of Business podcast November 27 2025 27.11.2025

Isabel Viera speaks with Ella Loneragan about the impact of federal aged care changes on the state's providers. Plus the latest on Fabric Property Group's Mosman Park development, Tony Galati's apple plans and the federal government's re-written Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Act with Ella Loneragan.

At Close of Business podcast November 26 2025 26.11.2025

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss ambitious wind turbine plans, and challenges, in Western Australia. Plus; Fortescue, Element Zero case update; Lynas Rare Earth's AGM and inflation rate hits a high.

At Close of Business podcast November 25 2025 25.11.2025

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss recent activity in Perth's apartment sector. Plus: Nicheliving directors get extension; Woodside strikes Timor-Leste deal; and Cedar Woods' Subiaco project progresses.

At Close of Business podcast November 24 2025 24.11.2025

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about the return of an annual event, hosted by the state's biggest yabby exporter. Plus: Alcoa shelves bauxite plans; Raids amid Nicheliving probe; and premier defends Burswood project.

At Close of Business podcast November 21 2025 21.11.2025

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about SLR Consulting's growth after acquiring Element. Plus: Genesis Minerals' Tower Hill update; Marco flags appeals; SKS Group's West Perth project.

Mark My Words November 21 2025 21.11.2025

Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss MinRes and the AGM season; Austal and the looming FIRB decision; a major Cockatoo Island project and more.

At Close of Business podcast November 20 2025 20.11.2025

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss WA's contractor industry. Plus Ellison to outrun his departure date; $55m Fremantle accommodation approved; and EPA won't consider Burswood Racetrack.

At Close of Business podcast November 19 2025 19.11.2025

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss current trends within WA's professional services sector. Plus: Albanese defends FIRB independence; 'Lobby the Libs': Chalmers to WA industry; IGO doesn't see hydroxide path forward.

At Close of Business podcast November 18 2025 18.11.2025

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Circus WA. Plus EPA won't assess Woodside's CCS proposal; $50 million wastewater facility begins construction; Finbar says part of state's high density won't work.

At Close of Business podcast November 17 2025 17.11.2025

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how several pioneers have teamed up to get fresh native food on grocery store shelves. Plus: Rio pivots clean iron plan; Tivan inks $61m deal with venture capital firm; Elders profits, EBIT up in FY25.

At Close of Business podcast November 14 2025 14.11.2025

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss lessons from a New South Wales Government architect. Plus BHP unveil electric train; Abattoir planned for the Great Southern; and Roshana's $25 plan approved.

Mark My Words November 14 2025 14.11.2025

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Chris Ellison; the Libs' net zero back down; wind farms; the Forrest's weir fight and more.

At Close of Business podcast November 13 2025 13.11.2025

Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the ongoing dispute over proposed leaky weirs near Minderoo station. Plus: Unemployment rate; Pay cut for Strike's board; and Committee for Perth in CEO search.

At Close of Business podcast November 12 2025 12.11.2025

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss the recent Business News fund managers feature. Plus: MinRes in $1.2bn lithium deal with Korea's POSCO; Beach readies for Waitsia export era; BaptistCare to acquire 10 WA retirement villages.

At Close of Business podcast November 11 2025 11.11.2025

Ella Loneragan and Same Jones discuss the prevailing ideas from Committee for Perth’s 2050 Summit. Plus: Roger Cook eyes major project funding; John Carey backs housing diversity; BCA urges tax and red-tape reform.

At Close of Business podcast November 10 2025 10.11.2025

Ella Loneragan and Sam Jones discuss the federal government's recent changes to Division 296. Plus: Runway, terminal works loom after Perth Airport surge; Cullen Macleod, Taylor & Taylor merge; Margaret River wine producer Tate Wine in receivership.

At Close of Business podcast November 7 2025 07.11.2025

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Ella Loneragan about Smartgroup chair John Prendiville. Plus: Minderoo weirs dispute; Waitsia's next stage; and nuclear submarines update.

Mark My Words November 7 07.11.2025

Isabel Vieira and Mark Pownall discuss the $1.5bn public hospital spend; the PCEC redevelopment being shelved; the Forrests' property moves; agriculture deals; and more.

At Close of Business podcast November 6 2025 06.11.2025

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss updates in the decade-long battle to clean up the Wittenoom asbestos tailings. Plus; State shelves convention centre plans; Stokes will remain 'close' to SWM; and Kalyeeda Station sold for $30 million.

At Close of Business podcast November 5 2025 05.11.2025

Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss why a leading advocacy group is calling for regulation changes in WA relating to the disposal of used tyres. Plus: Ascot Capital makes $54m Melbourne play; Yeeda sale finally rubber stamped; Austin shares down following guidance announcement.

At Close of Business podcast November 4 2025 04.11.2025

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the recently released Investing with Purpose report. Plus: Fiveight to build $50m Spicers Hotel; Bowra & O'Dea hits $8.4m; Cape Bouvard profit up $26m.

At Close of Business podcast November 3 2025 03.11.2025

Mark Pownall speaks to Elisha Newell about Timezone founder Malcolm Steinberg and his businesses. Plus: $1m GST campaign; Nats drop net zero target; and Spudshed in record profit.

At Close of Business podcast October 31 2025 31.10.2025

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the business of charity bike rides. Plus WA Premier gives Wittenoom indication; Fortescue wants renewable assets connected to Pilbara grid; and Curtin staff strike scaled-down.

Mark My Words October 31 2025 31.10.2025

Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss updates in the resources sector; Chris Marco, Wittenoom’ asbestos dilemma; energy prices; environmental protection; and moves in the defence space.

At Close of Business podcast October 30 2025 30.10.2025

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss Dan Sweet, the man in charge of Perth Airport's property portfolio. Plus: MinRes on track to volume, cost guidance; New Federal EPA laws introduced; Stade, federal govt in scuffle over aged care funding.

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