Business Weekend

End of an era as Rupert Murdoch steps away as Chair of News Corp and Fox. Plus, Judo Bank's CEO on the share market reaction to its results, farmers prepare for the effects of El Nino and how the US Fed is dealing with Bidenomics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey reveals a little of what Labor's first state budget since 2010 will hold. Plus, a special investigation into the energy transformation as Petronas buys up solar farms while Woodside is blocked from exploration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special look at how leading CEOs are feeling inflation pressures in their businesses. Plus, unpacking Phil Lowe's last speech, APA Group's CEO on the energy transition and GoPro's CEO on the "secret sauce" behind the camera's success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former ACCC Chair Allan Fels weighs in on Qatar Airways being blocked. Plus, Harvey Norman's CEO on why he can't build any new stores, AusPost's CEO on why the letter business is falling behind and Pandora's CEO on lab-grown diamonds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BHP CEO Mike Henry reveals how the miner is preparing for the inevitable slow down of our iron ore industry. Plus, insights from Wesfarmers MD and a special investigation into how small businesses are preparing for cyber attacks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KPMG Australia's CEO Andrew Yates weighs in on the impact of the PWC scandal on the accounting industry. Plus, Origin CEO Frank Calabria on the future of coal power, and the banking industry faces a major executive shakeup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commbank's CEO Matt Comyn reveals how the bank achieved a record $10.2B profit and what he makes of criticism about his $10.4M pay. Plus, Nick Scali CEO on falling consumer spending and the stunning recovery of Cirque du Soleil.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blood test breakthrough for breast cancer detection. Plus, Oracle to launch federal government cloud region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the U.S. surprises markets and lifts rates, legendary economist Paul Sheard and JP Morgan's Kerry Craig explain the Fed's shock hike. Plus, Australia's first crypto investment scheme and dunking servers into liquid for green data.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive first interview with Paul Farrow, the new National Secretary of the Australian Workers Union. Plus, IBM's Australian chief on artificial intelligence and UniSuper's Chief Investment Officer on investing during a downturn.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full analysis of Michele Bullock's promotion to RBA governor with former RBA senior economist Peter Tulip and CEO of the Grattan Institute Danielle Wood. Plus, as China restricts exports of rare earths, local firms aim to fill the gap.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank vows the inflation fight is not over despite pausing rates, Japan loses faith in Australia as a trusted LNG supplier and markets plunge on recession risk concerns. Plus, one year on from the devastating Lismore floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses welcome supply chain relief. Plus, Adobe releases generative AI tools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PwC to front NSW parliamentary inquiry. Plus, Amazon reveals the date of Prime Day sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special edition of Business Weekend, a survival guide for a forthcoming recession. Founder of Aussie Home Loans John Symond on the secrets to survive and thrive in a recession.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As productivity growth falls to the lowest level since 1978, former Productivity Commissioner Peter Harris and BCA President Tim Reed reveal how we boost productivity. Plus, Blackstone President Jon Gray on buying Crown Casino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and former CEO of Bubs Australia speaks out against the board that sacked her, Wesfarmers CEO reveals the retail honeymoon is over and the rise of DIY investors. Plus, an inside look in Veolia's eco-precinct where fish are farmed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Price Waterhouse Coopers mis-use of data scandal gets worse, Coronado's new CEO on green steel and CBA tips the RBA to hold rates in June. Plus, the ex-AFL player who has taken on New York's coffee scene.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AWU's Daniel Walton steps down as National Secretary, ATO gives small businesses a pass for missed lodgements, empty apartments plague South Korea and the polystyrene crisis about to plague the medical industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government reveals new build-to-rent incentives. Plus demographer Simon Kuestenmacher on Australia’s population.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rising cash rate is a concern for unemployment. Plus, Qantas announces Vanessa Hudson as new CEO.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AGL shuts down Liddell, entrepreneur Andrew Forrest opens a new windfarm and becomes Australia's biggest generator of renewable power. Plus, Marcus Blackmore on Kirin's $1.9B takeover offer and a breakthrough in Australian missile tech.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of the RBA is in focus as the Treasurer hands down the independent review. Plus, special report on the closure of Liddell Power Station, hunting criminals on the blockchain and Officeworks enjoys the working from home boom.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACCC sets sights on merger law reform. Plus, Veolia to bring net-zero tech to Australia.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACCC releases interim gas price report. Plus, Microsoft launches Security Copilot AI.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.