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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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At Close of Business podcast September 16 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Mark My Words August 28 2026
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.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 27 2026
Isabel Vieira and Sam Jones discuss a spate of lithium mine restarts and expansions. Plus; Mineral Resources targeting overseas growth; Ocean Beach Hotel developments and shipbuilder Austal's major hiring spree.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 26 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Business News' recent power and energy feature. Plus: Lynas profit surges on record prices; Sale of Rottnest ferry service scrapped; Forrest's $10.5m Cottesloe housing plan approved.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 25 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Parkerville Children and Youth Care's new Grove School. Plus: Zempilas blames Forrest's stalled Carillon for lack of CBD vibrancy; Woodside scraps renewables target; and Sanderson reveals more Western Power accusations.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 24 2026
Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about why experts have flagged subsea cables as one of Australia's biggest vulnerabilities. Plus: PM insists 'no change to GST deal'; Brownes dairy back on the market; 'Defence to growth': PLS returns to the black.
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Mark My Words August 21 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Gary Adshead, Claire Tyrell, Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira about news and politics of the week
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At Close of Business Podcast August 21 2026
Ella Loneragan and Jack McGinn discuss the Royal Australian Air Force Association of WA and its near-100-year history. Plus: Multiplex wins national gong for ECU campus; ADC sells $16.8m office building; and Origin confirm bank details taken in hack.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 20 2026
Jack McGinn and Ella Loneragan discuss the balancing act that’s key to advocacy work. Plus: Drama in WA parliament as MP suspended; Jurys in $55m Pingrup farm sale; and Medallion gets cash to push to production.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 19 2026
Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about Business News' recent communications and cyber feature. Plus: Hancock's $850m Belisama gas project approved; Green light for $28m Cockburn shopping centre; WA Health slammed over $1b payments.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 18 2026
Justin Fris speaks to Sam Jones about how WA may miss out on benefits from the federal government's recent uranium export deal with India. Plus: Liberal leaders to talk GST; Unions lambast latest BHP offer to end strikes; BCI to build sulphate pilot plant.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 17 2026
Sam Jones speaks to Justin Fris about how data breaches can cause issues for organisations. Plus: Secret Harbour by-election begins; Develop awards $275m processing plant contract; WA Kaolin tumbles into administration.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 14 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a company looking to branch out into building nuclear-capable professional emergency response teams. Plus: Productivity Commission's GST findings; Equus and Alcoa's deal; and two $11m Cottesloe home sales.
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Mark My Words August 14 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Isabel Vieira, Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this edition, they discuss Northern Star, Michael Fotios, South West dairies, Laurence Escalante, Post Newspapers, Hesperia, Lend Lease and Shenton Quarter.
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At Close of Business podcast August 13 2026
Ella Loneragan and Nadia Budihardjo discuss new developments at the Blue Room Theatre. Plus: Northern Star board addition; Pentagon's top policy official praises WA; and $94m West Leederville apartments approved.
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At Close of Business podcast August 12 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the state of the apartment market in Perth. Plus: Strike threat at South32's Worsley; Lancelin rock wall plan; and Hesperia buys Woolworths centre for $268 million.
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At Close of Business podcast August 11 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the succession plan at interior design firm MKDC. Plus: RBA holds cash rate; Hanwha launches $1.7 billion Austal USA bid; and Stokes' SGH reveals $993 million investment.
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At Close of Business Podcast August 10 2026
City of Perth update reveals some councillors resist change; BHP, unions back to bargaining table and Lendlease sells half stake in Lakeside Joondalup to Cbus Property in a $1.3 billion deal. Plus, Gary Adshead and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a wide ranging interview with Treasurer Rita Saffioti.
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At Close of Business podcast August 7 2026
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss gold miner Regis Resources' plans after a thwarted merger with Vault. Plus: MinRes in SAT stoush with Shire; Post Newspapers expand coverage; and Woodside to sell off Calypso stake.
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Mark My Words August 7 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Isabel Vieira, Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including the byelection campaign, the under-treasurer’s move, Glencore, Amanda Lacaze, investment banking, Mid West business and Diggers & Dealers.
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At Close of Business podcast August 6 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the recent developments in the state's gold sector. Plus: Broome strike action escalates; Migration law changes; and Satterley buys Busselton project.
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At Close of Business podcast August 5 2026
Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent insolvencies in the retail sector. Plus: WA under treasurer exits; Westgold's $22m investment; and $70m Woodlands centre approved.
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At Close of Business podcast August 4 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about developers’ appetite for government land in the western suburbs. Plus: BHP, unions dispute continues; Hawaiian appoints new CEO; and $80m Costco plan approved.
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At Close of Business podcast August 3 2026
Isabel Vieira speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about the next generation of family leadership at historic Perth jewellery house Linneys. Plus: Premier questioned about Secret Harbour; Joe Hockey opens Diggers & Dealers; and $16.6m South Perth development.
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At Close of Business Podcast July 31 2026
Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss Perth's new city architect’s mission to communicate the value of design. Plus; more strike action at BHP’s Port Hedland operation; Fortescue’s iron ore spoils and WA on track for another record crop.
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Mark My Words July 31 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Business News reporters to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. In this edition they discuss oil refining, desalination, Northern Star, strike actions, data centres, Golden Sedayu, and the latest in Greg Poland’s defamation action.
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At Close of Business podcast July 30 2026
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss the fact only a handful of the 100 projects submitted through the state’s market-led proposal pathway have succeeded. Plus: Gingin become the latest shire to have a monitor appointed; $350 million agribusiness precinct plan floated; and Perth developer eyes Exmouth Marina play.
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At Close of Business podcast July 29 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how stalled projects and a shortage of accommodation is testing WA's tourism ambitions. Plus: Rio buoyant on copper riches; MinRes beats iron ore, lithium targets; Fence height capped at Goyders' $17m house.
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At Close of Business podcast July 28 2026
Jack McGinn an d Sam Jones discuss calls by a WA skilled migration expert. Plus: Stax liquidators estimate $24m liabilites; New oil refinery would still import crude; and Regis Age Care submit $50m Shenton Park plan.
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At Close of Business podcast July 27 2026
Sam Jones speaks with Jack McGinn about a decision for no full investigation into Qantas' recent data breach. Plus: Yindjibarndi to buy $1.1b desal plant; Delay for $22m Tsunami site project; Pilbara Ports award $37m road contract.
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At Close of Business podcast July 24 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss a Pilbara council's use of a futurist and AI to develop its future plan. Plus: State moves forward with overriding concils on planning; New Perth Glory chief appointed; and $55 million abbattoir expansion approved.
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Mark My Words July 24 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics. This week, the discussion includes Pauline Hanson, Labor's industrial court, uranium, Andrew Forrest's tungsten move, Wesfarmers, St Martins redevelopment, Vivien Yap, Greg Poland, Woodside and Aspermont.
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At Close of Business podcast July 23 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks with Mark Beyer about DevelopmentWA’s residential land developments in the Pilbara. Plus: Woodside’s Browse revisit; Lancelin’s erosion fight in Perth; and AQWA’s $13m extension.
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At Close of Business podcast July 22 2026
Sam Jones speaks with Isabel Vieira about Business News' recent resources feature. Plus: One Nation energy policies in premier's sights; Panel approves $240m St Martins revamp; Wesfarmers, SQM approve $1.4b Mt Holland lithium expansion.
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At Close of Business podcast July 21 2026
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss the revamp of multiple heritage properties in Fremantle. Plus: Pauline didn't know about candidate's drug history; Indigenous airline launched; and Nedlands finds new chief.
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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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