Business News - WA

Mark My Words May 16 2025

16 May 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the IAG's $1.4bn takeover of RAC WA; the Women's and Babies hospital; CEO moves; apartment approvals; Burswood pre...

At Close of Business podcast May 15 2025

15 May 2025

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Kathy Skantzos and Claire Tyrrell discuss environmental offsets within the property sector. Plus: Cook presses Albo over Woodside call; Westfield Bo...

At Close of Business podcast May 14 2025

14 May 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Elisha Newell discuss why WA distillers are feeling the hangover of the spirits excise tax. Plus: Aramco eyes Woodside LNG stak...

At Close of Business podcast May 13 2025

13 May 2025

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Elisha Newell and Mark Beyer discuss the state of renewable energy projects throughout Western Australia. Plus: Ley to lead Liberals; Bennett details...

At Close of Business podcast May 12 2025

12 May 2025

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Kathy Skantzos and Nadia Budihardjo discuss why two US trade experts are optimistic about WA’s emerging defence precinct. Plus: Aly moves to cabin...

At Close of Business podcast May 9 2025

09 May 2025

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Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss why a prominent industry lobby is calling for legislated coordination of WA's strategic industrial areas. Plus: ...

Mark My Words May 9 2025

09 May 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the recent federal election; the Woodside AGM; 40u40 awards; apartment projects; private business deals; takeovers...

At Close of Business podcast May 8 2025

08 May 2025

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Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the children’s paediatric hospice proposal in Swanbourne. Plus: Campaign against Woodside director fal...

At Close of Business podcast May 7 2025

07 May 2025

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Elisha Newell and Jack McGinn discuss gold projects presently in the pipeline throughout WA. Plus: Cook waters down net zero legislation plan; Green...

At Close of Business podcast May 6 2025

06 May 2025

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Jack McGinn and Sam Jones discuss Saturday's federal election. Plus: Northern Star's $65m camp in limbo; Accor to manage Busselton resort; Chalice s...

At Close of Business podcast May 5 2025

05 May 2025

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Claire Tyrrell discuss companies using alternative construction methods and their role in solving the housing crisis. Plus the latest on WA's federal...

At Close of Business podcast May 2 2025

02 May 2025

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Claire Tyrrell and Kathy Skantzos discuss Kimberley icon Sam Lovell's commitment to WA's cultural tourism. Plus: Gold Road in halt amid M&A rumours;...

Mark My Words podcast May 2 2025

02 May 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the upcoming federal election; City of Perth; Colin Barnett; property developments; Woodside; the auditor-general;...

At Close of Business podcast May 1 2025

01 May 2025

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Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss key issues within Western Australia's resources sector. Plus: Albany iron ore mine still on the cards; Sirona's $12...

At Close of Business podcast April 30 2025

30 Apr 2025

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Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss why a new type of artificial intelligence is generating a buzz in the global tech sector. Plus: Regis made to wai...

At Close of Business podcast April 29 2025

29 Apr 2025

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Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss lessons Australia could learn from the US shipbuilding industry. Plus MinRes eyes new chair and directors; Colin Bar...

At Close of Business podcast April 28 2025

28 Apr 2025

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Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss why some property leaders are calling for a reduction in red tape, in relation to development of Perth CBD-ba...

At Close of Business podcast April 24 2025

24 Apr 2025

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Koby Cooke and Isabel Viera discuss movements within the gold sector. Plus: Sheep export ban draws protestors as candidate moot; Lean Chalice keeps ...

At Close of Business podcast April 23 2025

23 Apr 2025

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Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss trends and revenue streams for sporting businesses in Western Australia. Plus: Another MinRes director resigns; ...

At Close of Business podcast April 22 2025

22 Apr 2025

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Elisha Newell and Sam Jones discuss Federal Labor’s election pledge to ban non-compete clauses for low and middle income earners. Plus: Brownes Da...

At Close of Business podcast April 17 2025

17 Apr 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss business success stories within WA's North West. Plus: Australia 'not ready' for IR reform: Taylor; Perth'...

Mark My Words April 17 2025

17 Apr 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week's news, including the Federal election campaign; Mineral Resources' resignations; VGW's regulatory scrap;...

At Close of Business podcast April 16 2025

16 Apr 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's honey industry. Plus: Cyclonic impact weighs on Rio; Two MinRes directors resign; EPA recommends Gorg...

At Close of Business podcast April 15 2025

15 Apr 2025

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Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss a new community movement to address WA’s escalating poverty problem. Plus MinRes' latest mine won't be ass...

At Close of Business podcast April 14 2025

14 Apr 2025

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Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss insights into the urban planning of Copenhagen in Denmark.  Plus: Gold Road to wave through $5bn De Grey de...

At Close of Business podcast April 11 2025

11 Apr 2025

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Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss former NT chief minister Michael Gunner’s new role with KPMG.  Plus: Dutton takes aim at at red tape; Boost for ...

Mark My Words April 11 2025

11 Apr 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss tariffs and what it means for the markets, Andrew Forrest, an update on the Federal election, Infinite Green Energ...

At Close of Business podcast April 10 2025

10 Apr 2025

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Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss gender diversity in ASX boardrooms. Plus Dutton's unveils two new investment funds; Fremantle approves Wool ...

At Close of Business podcast April 9 2025

09 Apr 2025

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Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss WA’s most influential people.  Plus: Global Lithium to revise Canmax supply deal; Construction courses in $58m b...

At Close of Business podcast April 8 2025

08 Apr 2025

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Elisha Newell and Claire Tyrrell discuss the issues affecting Perth’s developers and industrial market. Plus: Saffioti on a Metronet defensive; Fe...

At Close of Business podcast April 7 2025

07 Apr 2025

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Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss how the Malka Foundation is extending the boundaries of enterprising education. Plus: Woodside strikes $9.3bn Lo...

At Close of Business podcast April 4 2025

04 Apr 2025

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Koby Cooke and Sam Jones discuss the health industry’s lagging cyber resilience.  Plus: New faces in WA shadow cabinet; Hulett caught out in citiz...

Mark My Words April 4 2025

04 Apr 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the US tariffs’ impact on global markets; the federal election campaign; another residential builder going bust;...

At Close of Business podcast April 3 2025

03 Apr 2025

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Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Austal's efforts to help revive naval shipbuilding in the US. Plus: Coalition pitches boost for junior miners; Fal...

At Close of Business podcast April 2 2025

02 Apr 2025

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Justin Fris and Tom Zaunmayr discuss recent trends and news within WA's ports and transport sectors. Plus: Malcolm McCusker to lead probe into the ha...

At Close of Business podcast April 1 2025

01 Apr 2025

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Koby Cooke and Nadia Budihardjo discuss former Fortescue executive Linda O'Farrell's career pivot. Plus: Gold giant shapes WA power market; Aspen Gr...

At Close of Business podcast March 31 2025

31 Mar 2025

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Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss a Perth film studio's foray into virtual reality documentary making. Plus Albanese $200 million to St John Mid...

Mark My Words March 28 2025

28 Mar 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week that was, including the federal budget and the upcoming election; Resource unions, Goldfields push for Go...

At Close of Business podcast March 28 2025

28 Mar 2025

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Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the unique life of events guru, David Green. Plus: Traditional Owners put forward Koolan Island tourist plan; Indoo...

At Close of Business podcast March 27 2025

27 Mar 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss Subiaco-based developer Hesperia and its future plans. Plus: Union push to gain coverage at Rio Tinto’...

At Close of Business podcast March 26 2025

26 Mar 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why land developers are embracing inland areas and different housing types in order to meet demand. Plu...

At Close of Business podcast March 25 2025

25 Mar 2025

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Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss reasons why the Bullwinkel electorate will be one to watch at the upcoming federal election. Plus: Basil Zempilas ...

At Close of Business podcast March 24 2025

24 Mar 2025

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Justin Fris and Business News senior editor Mark Beyer discuss the successes and setbacks within Kwinana’s industrial strip. Plus: Gold Road Resour...

At Close of Business podcast March 21 2025

21 Mar 2025

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Koby Cooke and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how WA's iron ore industry is defying tough global headwinds. Plus: Iron giant Rio Tinto has upped the stakes ...

Mark My Words March 21 2025

21 Mar 2025

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Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss the week's news, including Basil Zempilas' likely leadership of the WA Liberal Party; Cook's new cabinet picks, Rob...

At Close of Business podcast March 20 2025

20 Mar 2025

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Sam Jones and Justin Fris discuss the state of play in the uranium sector. Plus; Mettam steps down, Zempilas to put it hand up for Liberal Party WA le...

At Close of Business podcast March 19 2025

19 Mar 2025

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Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss the emergence of WA juniors mining throughout Latin America. Plus: Austal chair shares his thoughts on Hanwha inter...

At Close of Business podcast March 18 2025

18 Mar 2025

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Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss Griffin Marine and its opportunity to capitalise on growth in defence sector spending. Plus: WA premier Roger Co...

At Close of Business podcast March 17 2025

17 Mar 2025

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Tom Zaunmayr and Mark Pownall discuss a new equities-focused financial advisory firm. Plus; Ramelius Resources bid for Spartan; Woodside Energy deal a...

At Close of Business podcast March 14 2025

14 Mar 2025

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Isabel Viera and Liv Declerck discuss disability services provider Rocky Bay. Plus the latest on WA's GST deal; State election results; and Ascot Rac...

Mark My Words March 14 2025

14 Mar 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss US President Donald Trump and tariffs; a wrap up on the state election; big news from Austal and a preview of the ...

At Close of Business Podcast March 13

13 Mar 2025

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Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the seat of Curtin ahead of the looming federal election. Plus; activist shareholders at Woodside Energy; Elect...

At Close of Business podcast March 12 2025

12 Mar 2025

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Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss local responses to the new aged care bill. Plus Albo won't impose retaliatory tariffs; Nationals call for corr...

At Close of Business podcast March 11 2025

11 Mar 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Danish town planner's blunt assessment of Perth planning principles. Plus Japanese LNG giant's warning ...

At Close of Business podcast March 10 2025

10 Mar 2025

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Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state election results. Plus: Business groups urge post-election move on red tape; WAEC investigation to beg...

At Close of Business podcast March 7 2025

07 Mar 2025

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Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Sam Jones about Red Dog's vet Rick Fenny, who has built one of WA’s most eclectic large family businesses. Plus: The last wee...

Mark My Words March 7 2025

07 Mar 2025

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Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss Donald Trump and tariffs; the falling stock market; a state election preview; a contr...

At Close of Business podcast March 6 2025

06 Mar 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss state political leaders' views on public transport. Plus Rio Tinto to invest $2.8bn to extend Brockman; S...

At Close of Business podcast March 5 2025

05 Mar 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the state of play in WA's oil and gas industry. Plus; Mineral Resources' credit rating downgraded; three Pert...

At Close of Business podcast March 4 2025

04 Mar 2025

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Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss this week's state election. Plus Cook commits further $60 million for renewables; Belingbak acquired Exmouth resor...

At Close of Business podcast February 28 2025

28 Feb 2025

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Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the WA Liberal Party's pick for Cottesloe. Plus the latest on the record-breaking $1.3bn Perth tech company sale; ...

Mark My Words February 28 2025

28 Feb 2025

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Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss mining in the South West including a mine expansion and an update on Alcoa; a mineral...

At Close of Business podcast February 27 2025

27 Feb 2025

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Elisha Newell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the market of IPOs. Plus: Water Corp distances from Alcoa decision; BP Australia; and WA's capital expendi...

At Close of Business podcast February 26 2025

26 Feb 2025

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Mark Beyer and Sam Jones discuss some of WA's largest private companies, including Hancock, Tattarang and Laurence Escalante's VGW Holdings. Plus the...

At Close of Business podcast February 25 2025

25 Feb 2025

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Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss how a copper project could revitalise a Pilbara ghost town. Plus the latest on Nats' promise to give Royalties...

At Close of Business podcast February 24 2025

24 Feb 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss a Copenhagen architecture firm leading timber design. Plus, Satterley Property Group, Strandline Resources...

At Close of Business podcast February 21 2025

21 Feb 2025

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Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss Perth Symphony Orchestra's push into the regions. Plus the Natioanls WA pledge $1 billion to regional housing;...

Mark My Words February 21 2025

21 Feb 2025

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Mark Beyer and Tom Zaunmayr, filling in for Mark Pownall, discuss the biggest news stories of the week, including falling iron ore profits; Yindjibarn...

At Close of Business podcast February 20 2025

20 Feb 2025

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Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss the growth of Tattarang. Plus; Fortescue profits halved, IGO slumps on loss and state election coverage.

At Close of Business podcast February 19 2025

19 Feb 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the improved outlook for Perth's office market. Plus Yindjibarndi reveals $1.8b damages claim; Ellison pl...

At Close of Business podcast February 18 2025

18 Feb 2025

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Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss what a Trump presidency means for AUKUS. Plus the latest on the RBA's rates decision; BHP's industrial relat...

At Close of Business podcast February 17 2025

17 Feb 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss a busy year ahead for a Pilbara youth project. Disgraced ex-Labor parliamentarian dies; Heritage laws see fa...

At Close of Business podcast February 14 2025

14 Feb 2025

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Sam Jones speaks to Isabel Vieira about the state's role in the global space industry. Plus: WA grain harvest; Civmec's results; and Freo apartments ...

Mark My Words February 14 2025

14 Feb 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the volatility in markets caused by US president Donald Trump including gold, iron ore, and aluminium; a board bat...

At Close of Business podcast February 13 2025

13 Feb 2025

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Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss business opportunities from maggots. Plus Ellison fulfils $3.8m penalty; Santos kicks off production at Halya...

At Close of Business podcast February 12 2025

12 Feb 2025

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Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss the more than 120 breweries in Western Australia. Plus Nedlands set for an Aldi; ISPT's $40m Enex works nears ...

At Close of Business podcast February 11 2025

11 Feb 2025

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Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss a WA foundation's free flights to support regional healthcare. Plus former Eagle and AFL butt heads in court; ...

At Close of Business podcast February 10 2025

10 Feb 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss Japanese investments in Western Australia. Plus Burrup activists avoid jailtime; PM to speak with Trump over ...

At Close of Business podcast February 7 2025

07 Feb 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss an industry push to address the proliferation of vacant buildings in Fremantle. Plus Tesla to open Collie...

Mark My Words February 7 2025

07 Feb 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the renewable energy sector including the updates on BP and WA wind farms; Fortescue's deal in the mining industry...

At Close of Business podcast February 6 2025

06 Feb 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss a looming Pilbara water crisis. Plus Meg O'Neill's warning over approvals; RAC Arena set for security upgra...

At Close of Business podcast February 5 2025

05 Feb 2025

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Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss recent moves in WA's corporate finance sector. Plus: Fortescue's Red Hawk bid update; Centuria office results; ...

At Close of Business podcast February 4 2025

04 Feb 2025

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Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the upcoming 2025 state election. Plus: Fortescue's Red Hawk bid; Premier on BP's project; and $9.7m Busselt...

At Close of Business podcast February 3 2025

03 Feb 2025

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Jack McGinn speaks to Isabel Vieira about studies proposed to ease the congestion squeeze in Rockingham. Plus: Super Pit expansion; Perth's house pri...

At Close of Business Podcast January 31 2025

31 Jan 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss financial audits of WA universities. Plus: Chamber of Minerals and Energy releases its election wishlist;...

Mark My Words January 31 2025

31 Jan 2025

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Mark Pownall and Sam Jones discuss Fortescue's $254m Red Hawk Mining move; the Minderoo Foundation's staff and spending cut; Sirona Urban's future pla...

At Close of Business Podcast January 30 2025

30 Jan 2025

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Jack McGinn and Ray Jordan discuss the state of play in the wine industry. Plus Mineral Resources' debt pile grows; Rockingham studies continue and ma...

At Close Of Business Podcast January 29 2025

29 Jan 2025

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Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss St John WA's innovative new strategy for healthcare delivery. Consumer Price Index data buoys rate cut hopes; ...

At Close of Business podcast January 28 2025

28 Jan 2025

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Liv Declerck and Claire Tyrrell discuss how initiatives to make Copenhagen a greener place could be applied in Perth. Plus Fortescue's offer to snap ...

At Close of Business Podcast January 24 2025

24 Jan 2025

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Justin Fris and Sam Jones discuss efforts to revamp and grow the UWA Waterpolo Club. Plus: Serious misconduct alleged at PGA; IGO, Tianqi down tools ...

Mark My Words January 24 2025

24 Jan 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Trump presidency; Project setbacks for Santos and IGO; Port Hedland iron; Freight rail buyback; Hotel occupanc...

At Close of Business podcast January 23 2025

23 Jan 2025

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Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss the relocation and expansion of Dress for Success WA. Plus State commits to buying back rail; Fortescue posts ...

At Close of Business podcast January 22 2025

22 Jan 2025

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Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the annual risks to WA feature. Plus Labor commits $350 to freeway upgrades if re-elected; WA leads the upti...

At Close of Business podcast January 21 2025

21 Jan 2025

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Fini-backed Human submits $110m Wool Stores plan; Wesfarmers to shut down Catch; and WA Labor pledge $16m for Wildcats new home.

At Close of Business podcast January 20 2025

20 Jan 2025

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Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Capel's push to become an agribusiness precinct. Plus IGO prepares for substantial lithium refinery impairment; Go...

At Close of Business podcast January 17 2025

17 Jan 2025

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Subiaco Hospital development extension sought; Concerns over bottlenecks in key industrial precincts; and WA's grain king retakes his land. The regul...

Mark My Words January 17 2025

17 Jan 2025

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Carillon City development; Westfield Booragoon delay; Merredin farm sale; Tim Goyder's mining deal; a stalled ...

At Close of Business podcast January 16 2025

16 Jan 2025

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Senior figures exit Tattarang; Strike Energy boss resigns; WA's employment statistics; and rainfall, approvals impact Rio Tinto.

At Close of Business podcast Jan 15 2025

15 Jan 2025

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WA's largest farmland aggregation sells; Egan selected for Thornlie, Woodside's $50m school and concert hall spend; and Swan Group win bus depot contr...

At Close of Business podcast Jan 14 2025

14 Jan 2025

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Dick Smith's nuclear splurge; Forrest submits $400m Carillon plan; Scentre Group seeks extension; Cook promises more houses.