Business News - WA

At Close Of Business Podcast August 13 2024

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Beyer and Isabel Vieira discuss a major report highlighting the challenges facing WA in meeting waste recycling goals. Plus; East Perth primary s...

At Close Of Business Podcast August 12 2024

12 Aug 2024

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Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss long-time Aboriginal corporation executive Tony McRae's views on building generational wealth for Indigenous co...

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09 Aug 2024

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Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the 1994 division of the City of Perth into separate local government areas. Plus: Fini hotel doubt; Kinetic...

Mark My Words August 9 2024

09 Aug 2024

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Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss corporate governance at Fortescue and Qantas; Woodside's ammonia buy; all the news out of Diggers & Dealers; Iplex'...

At Close of Business podcast August 8 2024

08 Aug 2024

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Sam Jones and Mark Beyer discuss gold producer Emerald Resources, who were recently named Digger of the Year. Plus all the latest on calls for a trad...

At Close of Business podcast August 7 2024

07 Aug 2024

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Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the battle for ounces among mid-tier gold producers. Plus all the latest on a new Pilbara export record; No relief ...

At Close of Business podcast August 6 2024

06 Aug 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss plans for new ports in the state's north. Plus all the latest on the RBA rates decision; Plans for the old ...

At Close of Business podcast August 5 2024

05 Aug 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss 40 years of growth for local manufacturer Arbortech. Plus the latest on Kim Beazley at Diggers and Dealers; G...

At Close of Business podcast August 2 2024

02 Aug 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss a push to promote WA art businesses abroad. Plus all the latest on Mercer's $11.3 million fine; PwC's 'misl...

Mark My Words August 2 2024

02 Aug 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the week in lithium; construction issues; Fortescue’s share price tumble; inflationary data; interest rates; hou...

At Close of Business podcast August 1 2024

01 Aug 2024

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Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the WA golf industry. Plus all the latest on WA house prices; Strike Energy's Midwest gas plant; and a takeover ...

At Close of Business podcast July 31 2024

31 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss trends in WA's tourism sector. Plus all the latest on; Inflation figures; Nicheliving's building registrati...

At Close of Business podcast July 30 2024

30 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss private funds. Plus all the latest on Fortescue's share plummet, Canva's AI acquisitions and a "failed" gov...

At Close of Business podcast July 29 2024

29 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the inaugural year of Sterling Property. Plus all the latest on: Albanese's cabinet reshuffle, Austal's $...

At Close of Business podcast July 26 2024

26 Jul 2024

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Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the WA defence industry. Plus Mia Davies throws her hat in for Bullwinkel; Clough wins a $283 million projec...

Mark My Words July 26 2024

26 Jul 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BGC's sale process; the energy sector; Woodside; the role of gas and renewables; Defence; the alumina sector and w...

At Close of Business podcast July 25 2024

25 Jul 2024

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Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a Perth company's innovative approach to producing on-demand green hydrogen. Plus all the test on the BGC Hous...

At Close of Business podcast July 24 2024

24 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Plus all the latest on a $160m Burswood development; Deloitte's less than ...

At Close of Business podcast July 23 2024

23 Jul 2024

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Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss moves in Perth's hotel sector. Plus all the latest on WA's new offshore exploration permits; Woodside's S...

At Close of Business podcast July 22 2024

22 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Isabel Vieira discuss efforts to make Perth a more attractive destination for international students. Plus all the latest on Woo...

At Close of Business podcast July 19 2024

19 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss St John of God foundation's 30th anniversary. CrowdStrike issue crashes Perth businesses computers; $800m s...

Mark My Words July 19 2024

19 Jul 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Fortescue job cuts; labour market; CFMEU; changes at Adrian Fini's property group; iron ore market updates; Qantas...

At Close of Business podcast July 18 2024

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Beyer discuss the new Perth Festival artistic director Anna Reece. Plus Low grade bauxite hits Alcoa; $1.6bn railway contra...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 17 2024

17 Jul 2024

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Isabel Vieira and Mark Beyer discuss Business News' latest corporate finance survey. Plus; Fortescue job cuts; Perth foreshore masterplan and a federa...

At Close of Business podcast July 16 2024

16 Jul 2024

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Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about developers establishing a building arm. Plus: Rio Tinto's Simandou project; IGO divests nickel assets;...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 15 2024

15 Jul 2024

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Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss leadership changes at Artrage. Plus; Rio Tinto solar farm plan; Bullwinkel candidacy and Qube Property Group de...

At Close of Business podcast July 12 2024

12 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrell discuss Indigenous engagement in the property industry. Plus: Job losses due to cutbacks and shutdowns in resource...

Mark My Words podcast July 12 2024

12 Jul 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss BHP's Nickel West operations; the resources sector fallout; South32 project approval; new Wildcats owner; the West...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 11 2024

11 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Pivotree, a Perth firm developing an innovative solution to unlock stranded oil. Plus BHP to mothball its N...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 10 2024

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state of WA's Uranium industry. And the latest on Calidus Resources' flagship mine moves to care and ma...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 9 2024

09 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss East Perth's revitalisation. Plus Perth's vacancy rate rises; MSWA assisted living development approved; an...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 8 2024

08 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss Kwinana’s major industrial players call to politicians. Plus; South32's expansion plans, Maddington propert...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 5 2024

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerk discuss regenerative farming. Plus all the latest on the Cockburn Quarter Project; a possible acquisition of Santos;...

Mark My Words July 5 2024

05 Jul 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss big news in Perth's hotel sector; mining industry updates from Sino Iron, Liontown, Arafura, Calidus, Fenix and Ch...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 4 2024

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA's farming dynasties. Plus all the latest news on Damien Oliver suing his former manager, WA Senator Fati...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 3 2024

03 Jul 2024

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Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the federal goverment's proposed cap on international students. Plus all the latest on WA's dwelling approva...

At Close of Business podcast July 2 2024

02 Jul 2024

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Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the industries Indigenous entrepreneurs are pursuing. Plus: Live exports ban campaign; Liontown's $379m ...

At Close Of Business Podcast July 1 2024

01 Jul 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrell about the new Property Council boss, Nicola Brischetto. Plus median Perth house prices reach a record; Rog...

At Close of Business podcast June 28 2024

28 Jun 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss Perth Symphony Orchestra founder Bourby Webster's new role. Plus; housing supply boost, QEII medical precin...

Mark My Words June 28 2024

28 Jun 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss a desal plant in the Pilbara, leadership changes at Austal, revised interest rates, the planning saga around Cotte...

At Close Of Business Podcast June 27 2024

27 Jun 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges facing the critical minerals sector. Plus: desal plant plan; Austal succession plan, and poli...

At Close Of Business Podcast June 26 2024

26 Jun 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss the new approaches Perth building companies are taking to procure projects. Plus all the latest on the li...

At Close of Business podcast June 25 2024

25 Jun 2024

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Sam Jones speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Australia’s cyber security target and priority. Plus: Broome to Singapore flights; Piper Alderman moves; ...

At Close Of Business June 24 2024

24 Jun 2024

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Jack McGinn speaks with Mark Beyer about John Van Der Wielen's top tips for business transformation. Plus, Paladin makes a $1 billion move, a Myer ta...

At Close of Business podcast June 21 2024

21 Jun 2024

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Liv Declerck speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about zero2hero's cape2cape trek for business leaders.

Mark My Words podcast June 21 2024

21 Jun 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the Chinese premier's visit to WA; outlook of critical minerals; iron ore mines closure; Peter Dutton's nuclear pl...

At Close of Business podcast June 20 2024

20 Jun 2024

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Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss the business of WAFL. Plus: MinRes to close Yilgarn; Alcoa's new Australian boss; and payroll tax.

At Close of Business podcast June 19 2024

19 Jun 2024

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Mark Beyer speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about some of the state's top philanthropists and how they are aiming to make a difference. Plus: Dutton's nucl...

At Close of Business podcast June 18 2024

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Perth architecture firm Cameron Chisholm Nicol and its 140-year history. Plus: RBA's rate decision; Wa...

At Close of Business podcast June 17 2024

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a federal government-backed initiative to boost women’s participation in the aviation industry. Plus...

At Close of Business podcast June 14 2024

14 Jun 2024

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Mark Pownall speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about a WA company exploiting new navigation technology. Plus: KPMG job cuts; Henderson deal; and Perth Lynx o...

Mark My Words podcast June 14 2024

14 Jun 2024

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Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss changes in marine services, a Chinese premier's visit to WA, a Bond entrepreneur buying a major hotel, beach...

At Close of Business podcast June 13 2024

13 Jun 2024

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Jack McGinn speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the state of carbon capture projects in WA and beyond. Plus: Fortescue exit; WA's population; and Clare...

At Close of Business podcast June 12 2024

12 Jun 2024

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Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the Japanese cultural and financial ties found in Western Australian industries. Plus: Esplanade Hotel sale...

At Close of Business podcast June 11 2024

11 Jun 2024

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Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the Murchison Green Energy project among other hydrogen developments in the state. Plus: Woodside's Sangomar p...

At Close of Business podcast June 10 2024

10 Jun 2024

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Liv Declerck speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about social enterprises that are investing in the community. Plus: Clean energy's $70m boost; Smith-Gander's ...

Mark My Words podcast June 7 2024

07 Jun 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Rio's Kwinana plan, Fortescue's court dispute, MinRes selling its stake in Pilbara haul road, Northern Minerals bo...

At Close of Business podcast June 7 2024

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Zaunmayr talks to Nadia Budihardjo about WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam and her plan to rebuild the party. Plus: Sumitomo strikes Kimberley mine d...

At Close of Business podcast June 6 2024

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack McGinn speaks to Justin Fris about an industrial relations policy trial in WA. Plus: Liberals' fast-track approvals policy; $42m recycling plant...

At Close of Business podcast June 5 2024

05 Jun 2024

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Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the major infrastructure projects in Western Australia. Plus: Sandfire Resources; Banks merger; and Subi...

At Close of Business podcast June 4 2024

04 Jun 2024

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Liv Declerck speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the recent performing arts congress, which was held in Perth for the first time. Plus: Rio Tinto's $215...

At Close of Business podcast May 31 2024

31 May 2024

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Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Golden Sedayu's $4 billion Belmont Park project. Plus: Qantas, Perth Airport $3bn deal; live exports ...

Mark My Words May 31 2024

31 May 2024

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Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the Perth Airport redevelopment through the Qantas deal; Hesperia restructure; development delays; Wildcats bid; do...

At Close Of Business May 30 2024

30 May 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Isabel Vieira discuss the growth of peer-to-peer fashion rental business The Volte. Plus the latest on BHP's Anglo bid, Perth Wi...

At Close of Business May 29 2024

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of the Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation. Plus: Rio class action, Housing tipped to bounce, and G'Day...

At Close of Business podcast May 28 2024

28 May 2024

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Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the career trajectory of Cranecorp CEO Joy Krige. Plus: Strike's Walyering payback; pet store deal, and Cedar Woo...

At Close of Business May 27 2024

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jack McGinn speaks with Liv Declerk about changes to the Parkerville Children and Youth Care service delivery method. Plus the latest on a push to ke...

At Close of Business May 24 2024

24 May 2024

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Isabel Vieira speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the storied life of WA-born Wendy Pye, the founder of one of the world's largest education book publi...

Mark My Words May 24 2024

24 May 2024

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In this podcast, Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Forrest property buy; resource conferences; BHP; Anglo-American; Carolyn Turnbull's new job; Fera...

At Close Of Business Podcast May 23 2024

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Mark Beyer about the demand for services in the largest law firms in Perth. Plus the latest on the Anglo American takeover...

At Close of Business podcast May 22 2024

22 May 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Mark Beyer about his recent article highlighting two corporate lawyers who crafted different paths from their boutique fi...

At Close of Business podcast May 21 2024

21 May 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss a Margaret River winemaker who has a cult following. Plus: Woodside; E-waste recycling; and Reynolds v Higgi...

At Close of Business podcast May 20 2024

20 May 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss planning pathways available to developers. Plus: Forrest's North Freo buy; Deloitte report; and corruption...

At Close of Business podcast May 17 2024

17 May 2024

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Sam Jones and Jack McGinn discuss the climate for innovation in Western Australia. Plus: NWQ collapse confusion; Realmark office departure, and Cable...

Mark My Words May 17 2024

17 May 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the federal budget’s mining support, Santos and Quintis job cuts, live sheep exports, property development appro...

At Close of Business podcast May 16 2024

16 May 2024

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Mark Pownall speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Brooks family and the expansion of their equipment hire business. Plus: Alcoa's forest research; Co...

At Close of Business podcast May 15 2024

15 May 2024

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Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss architects repurposing existing assets amid a focus on climate change. Plus: Santos job cuts; federal budg...

At Close of Business podcast May 14 2024

14 May 2024

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Justin Fris speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Matt Fulton, the acting chief executive of the WA Institute of Sport. Plus: Clough's healthcare plan; Qu...

At Close of Business podcast May 13 2024

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Cossack, a historic ghost town in the Pilbara. Plus: Openn in administration; Rio Tinto train derailmen...

At Close of Business podcast May 10 2024

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss the role of artificial intelligence in the mining industry. Plus: Saffioti defends Metronet spend; Bailey Br...

Mark My Words podcast May 10 2024

10 May 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the state budget; federal budget; the Prime Minister's visit to Perth; critical minerals; the future of gas; a med...

At Close of Business podcast May 9 2024

09 May 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss architecture studio Architectus and its plan for the city's growth. Plus: State budget; Metronet costs; an...

At Close Of Business Podcast May 8 2024

08 May 2024

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Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the delivery of the state's major mining projects. Plus; Albanese on resources spend; MSWA major project and ...

At Close of Business podcast May 7 2024

07 May 2024

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Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss a new player in the Dunsborough wine market. Plus: RBA cash rate decision; Woodside's project cost; and Cen...

At Close of Business podcast May 6 2024

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss moves in the state's dairy industry. Plus: Premier defends Alcoa; $843m housing budget; and Newmont's Telfe...

At Close Of Business Podcast May 3 2024

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Liv Declerck discuss Leadership WA's 20th anniversary. Plus; Adrian Fini on government inaction; Surf Park progress and Historic ...

Mark My Words May 3 2023

03 May 2024

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Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Business News' inaugural WA Rich List, house prices and interest rates, renewable sector investments, Woodside's A...

At Close of Business podcast May 2 2024

02 May 2024

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Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state of the iron ore market. Plus: Namoi Cotton takeover; Synergy's $160m contract; and Rose Porteous' land...

At Close of Business podcast May 1 2024

01 May 2024

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Isabel Vieira and Liv Declerck discuss what’s in store for WA wineries after the recent removal of tariffs by China. Plus: $26m clean energy invest...

At Close Of Business Podcast April 30 2024

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss a push to attract superyachts to WA - and the state's readiness to host them. Plus: Neoen's second Collie batte...

At Close of Business podcast April 29 2024

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Beyer and Nadia Budihardjo discuss NAIF, one of several government agencies approving big loans for major projects. Plus: Ravensthorpe nickel mi...

At Close Of Business Podcast April 26 2024

26 Apr 2024

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Isabel Vieira and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the education sector's work pipeline. Plus: BHP's Anglo move; Cook lashes Woodside protestors, and $200m C...

At Close Of Business Podcast April 24 2024

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss innovators operating in the agribusiness space. Plus: Goyder re-elected at Woodside; MinRes explores gas sa...

At Close Of Business Podcast April 23 2024

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the state of WA's signage sector. Plus: Strike on Perth Basin; WA's energy use record, and Hancock trial la...

At Close Of Business podcast April 22 2024

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Isabel Vieira about Perth businessman Davy Rowe and the pivot he made after closing down his business. Plus: Jetty and fer...

At Close Of Business Podcast April 19 2024

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the growing trend towards alternative construction methods. Plus: Major homelessness spend; Woodside's ...

Mark My Words April 19 2024

19 Apr 2024

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Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss subsidy warnings; WA Labor’s next generation; Hancock’s Lynas stake, tailings clean up, Minderoo job cuts, Ma...

At Close Of Business Podcast April 18 2024

18 Apr 2024

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Liv Declerck and Isabel Vieira discuss 20 years of Sculpture by the Sea. Plus: BHP’s nickel timeline; Titan’s Hancock JV, and Busselton chocolat...

At Close Of Business Podcast April 17 2024

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss the rise of Revo Fitness.

At Close Of Business Podcast April 16 2024

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Fris and Jack McGinn discuss the business of major sports in Western Australia. Plus: Sapien wind up; Trott to lead CME, and CBD accommodation...