
Business News - WA
Business News has been a trusted, independent source for quality news and information about commerce, politics and industry in Western Australia for almost 30 years. The podcast empowers business owners, directors and leaders with critical data, timely insights and valuable connections. Daily and weekly podcasts provide a convenient way to engage with commentary and original reporting from the editorial team.
Episodes

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

At Close of Business podcast July 20 2026
Mark Beyer speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about why ASX-listed contractors have undertaken a flurry of acquisitions over the past year.
Plus: Forrest buys $190m stake in tungsten producer; Fenix gains new mine approval; Lilleyman, Norwell join Zenith Energy board.

At Close of Business podcast July 17 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about the McGovern Foundation, a charity established by former West Coast Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern and his dad Andrew.
Plus: Fortescue confident on green power plan; Union strikes at BHP Port Hedland hub; and Lester Group in $50m industrial sell-off.

Mark My Words July 17 2026
This week Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Jack McGinn, Isabel Vieira, Sam Jones and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics - including Vault Minerals, transition challenges, lithium and rare earths, Betts and Stax, IR disputes, Bill Gates' interest in NW data centres, Gloucester Park and more.

At Close of Business podcast July 16 2026
Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the mining companies leading the renewables push in the Goldfields.
Plus: Woodside claim more people involved in gas stunt; Hesperia's Kewdale logistics hub approved; and BHP workers strike at Port Hedland.

At Close of Business podcast July 15 2026
Sam Jones and Isabel Vieira discuss the bi-annual corporate finance feature.
Plus; Diesel prices hit Rio's costs; Zempilas confirms One Nations preferences; and Albanese to lead Australia's AI response.

At Close of Business podcast July 14 2026
Gary Adshead and Sam Jones discuss leaked government documents revealing how much taxpayer money has been spent on attracting major events to WA.
Plus: Chalmers freezes China-linked shareholders' rights; Perth council back $240 million development; and Pilbara unions confirm strike will happen after negotiation failure.

At Close of Business podcast July 13 2026
Gary Adshead and Sam Jones discuss the recent moves in Premier Roger Cook's cabinet.
Plus: Regis out of Vault race; Ministry reshuffle; and Gloucester Park plan update.

At Close of Business podcast July 10 2026
Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn talk about Forrestania Resources and its growth over the past year.
Plus: Premier reveals new cabinet ministry; National food distributor in cyber attack; and Peet confirms Ingenia discussions.

Mark My Words July 10 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Sam Jones and Claire Tyrrell to discuss the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including a cabinet reshuffle and a byelection, uni mergers, Pilbara IR, Telstra's outage, cyber attacks, building stats, Cultural Centre blowout, Vic Park, Vasse and Yallingup.

At Close of Business podcast July 9 2026
Jack McGinn and Isabel Vieira discuss the growth of Kalgoorlie company Topdrill.
Plus: WA Labor reveals by-election candidate; Delays and cost blowouts for Perth Cultural Centre; and Woodside revives civil action against activists.

At Close of Business podcast July 8 2026
Mark Beyer speaks to Sam Jones about the growth of in-house construction divisions.
Plus: BHP workers to strike at Port Hedland; Cockatoo Island Mining in administration; and Sevens Group buys Victoria Park land.

At Close of Business podcast July 7 2026
Mark Beyer and Sam Jones discuss a partnership between Wesfarmers and Built.
Plus: $1 billion solar farm and battery approved; Wayfinder's $11.5m expansion green lit; and Brightwater take Ramsay's Attadale hospital.

At Close of Business podcast July 6 2026
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Tom Zaunmayr about the impact of workforce migration agreements on regional WA.
Plus: Papalia’s exit from politics; Genesis’ $5.6b Vault Minerals offer; and college founder’s house buy.

At Close of Business podcast July 3 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the Old Court House's 190th anniversary and the potential for heritage buildings to be reused.
Plus: BHP workers endorse agreement; Tony Buti visits SA ahead of potential merger call; and Main Roads buy Naval Base lot.

Mark My Words July 3 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell to talk about the big events of the week in WA business and politics, including events funding, Colin Barnett’s memoir, Alcoa’s buying Worsley, the Eagles IP game, Bill Beament, onshore gas, the Chellingworth site, houses prices and much much more.

At Close of Business podcast July 2 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the $81m Kwinana wastewater plant.
Plus Hancock revives helipad plans; Tourism WA managing director leaves; and Northern Star announces new leaders.

At Close of Business podcast July 1 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about her feature diving into the speculation surrounding a WA university merger.
Plus: Alcoa in $8b South32 deal; Lamont’s to open in Nedlands; and WA’s arts event spend revealed.

At Close of Business podcast June 30 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Mark Pownall discuss angst among wine producers with impending container-for-change amendments.
Plus: Leaked documents reveal state government's sport spend; Panel approves amendments to Mount Hawthorn project; and Euroz Hartleys shakes hands with Bank of Montreal.

At Close of Business podcast June 29 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a new office building project aiming to bring arts organisations into the city.
Plus: EPA’s decision on Rinehart’s gas plant; RPH’s construction costs; and Westbridge’s $10m Busselton buy.

At Close of Business podcast June 26 2026
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the rehabilitation efforts at Thevenard Island, and how it fits into a $60 billion decommissioning pipeline.
Plus: BHP appoints ex-nickel boss for North American division; West Coast Eagles in a trademark bid; and a Claremont property deal.

Mark My Words June 26 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Gary Adshead, Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell to talk WA business and politics, including the latest on the state Liberal party, bird flu impact, Water Corp's Shenton Park plans, Rio Tinto’s CBD move, apartments at Hillarys, Satterley’s annual results and much more.

At Close of Business podcast June 25 2026
Tom Zaunmayr and Nadia Budihardjo talk about Indigenous art centres across the state.
Plus: Nedlands MP quits Liberal Party WA; MinRes mothballs garnet mine; and Primewest co-founder-linked company buys warehouse.

At Close of Business podcast June 24 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about the state’s largest philanthropic foundations.
Plus: Hancock’s new Ben Roberts-Smith property; Tasmea’s $75m acquisition; and a $240m Hillarys apartment plan moves forward.

At Close of Business podcast June 23 2026
Mark Pownall and Nadia Budihardjo discuss prescribed burns and the impact on some industries in WA.
Plus: Woodside, Alcoa in domestic gas deal; Water Corp considers $1.3b spend to replace plant; and $22m North Fremantle apartments plan.

At Close of Business podcast June 22 2026
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr talk about the recent Indigenous Business publication.
Plus: City of South Perth’s latest drama; Chis Ellison’s successor; and National Storage deals in WA

At Close of Business podcast June 19 2026
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell on the success of architecture practice Hames Sharley.
Plus: Regis Resources’ gold project progress; PLS Group’s Pilgangoora expansion; and a new Northbridge tavern plan.

Mark My Words June 19 2026
Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Ella Loneragan discuss the latest on Pauline Hanson; industrial war in the Pilbara; tax changes; Summit Homes; Brookfield selling Multiplex; and construction costs.

At Close of Business podcast June 18 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the state government’s aim to boost the connection between VET and university pathways in higher education.
Plus: Brookfield sells Multiplex for $US650 million; Resource explorers out of CGT exemption; WA government's Perth Park project scrutinised.

At Close of Business podcast June 17 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the Asian engagement feature in the recent Business News magazine.
Plus: Inpex settles Ichthys strike; King backs BHP workers; and $1b Gingin battery plan approved.

At Close of Business podcast June 16 2026
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss today's RBA rates call.
Plus Victor Goh set to sell North Freo block; Tattarang chief to take helm of Western Force; and $28 million Willagee retirement village approved.

At Close of Business podcast June 15 2026
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Ella Loneragan about the latest on Perth Symphony Orchestra.
Plus: Rinehart’s billion-dollar SpaceX boost; Milestone for Alkimos desalination plant; and a $15m Kimberley farm sale.

At Close of Business podcast June 12 2026
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the latest on BHP workers' strike in Port Hedland.
Plus: Woodside blocks Inpex's Browse bid; US Navy heads to Henderson; and $38m Vic Park hotel plan.

Mark My Words June 12 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira to discuss Pauline Hanson, Paul Papalia, Port Hedland industrial action, the King’s Honours List, Native title consultants, Indigenous business, our Power 500 and a magazine preview.

At Close of Business podcast June 11 2026
Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss international consultancy Gerard Daniels and the Perth-based firm's 40 years of operation.
Plus: Aboriginal businesses to capture more water works; Southern Cross cut up to 300 jobs; and Strike Energy near completion at South Erregulla.

At Close of Business podcast June 10 2026
Mark Beyer speaks to Justin Fris about WA's present rollout of renewable energy projects.
Plus: Papalia's political retirement raised again; IGO shares slide after fire at processing plant; Vic Park build clears planning hurdle.

At Close of Business podcast June 9 2026
Ella Loneragan and Jack McGinn discuss Holyoake and its chief executive Ben Smith.
Plus: One of WA's oldest pubs to get makeover; State opposition would overturn uranium ban; and Georgiou Group selected for $67m Bentley project.
At Close of Business podcast June 8 2026
Gary Adshead speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the energy transition challenges faced by Amber-Jade Sanderson.
Plus: 'Open mind on One Nation': Zempilas; Judge calls wharfie time in MinRes battle; Rinehart sells Dalkeith block for $9.4m.

At Close of Business podcast June 5 2026
Elisha Newell and Isabel Viera unpack some of WA’s biggest corporate U-turns in the wake of Allbirds’ AI pivot.
Plus: Civmec's order book boost; PLS' plant opening and a Perth mansion sale.

Mark My Words June 5 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan to discuss BHP's $160m investment; Northern Star; Browse; GenusPlus; the West Coast Eagles; federal tax changes; Ampol; Innovaero; property news; and the latest house prices.

At Close of Business podcast June 4 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Ella Loneragan about the state's biggest Indigenous businesses and their growth.
Plus: BHP's $160m boost to Port Hedland; WA's economic growth; and Education Minister dodges university merger talks.

At Close of Business podcast June 3 2026
Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about Red Invest Capital Holdings' rapid growth.
Plus: Chevron 'frustrated' by LNG rule changes; Alcoa bauxite mining exemption review; DXN deal could pave way for US$200m data centre sales.

At Close of Business podcast June 2 2026
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss build to rent developments.
Plus: BP to sell down 5pc of Browse, Fortescue cleared of creating Yindjibarndi fued; and $32 million affordable housing development plan submitted.

At Close of Business podcast May 29 2026
Ella Loneragan speaks to Isabel Vieira about why seven of WA's largest aged care providers are uniting to provide quality care and services.
Plus: WA businesses angered by CGT changes; Broome roadhouse sells for $10m; Appeals pile on in iron ore battle.

Mark My Words May 29 2026
Mark Pownall is joined by Sean Cowan, Sam Jones, and Claire Tyrrell to discuss leadership, emissions, tax concerns in the mining lobby; defence developments; start-up news; and major property deals.

At Close of Business podcast May 28 2026
Ella Loneragan and Isabel Vieira discuss the under-representation of female leaders in public companies.
Plus: Shell chases Woodside, Paladin for decommissioning costs; State to prop up Bethesda's move into Mount Hospital; and Federal Govenrment sues 3M over PFAS.

At Close of Business podcast May 27 2026
Claire Tyrrell talks to Ella Loneragan about how architects are adapting work-wise amid ongoing challenges across the world.
Plus: Premier lashes Deloitte report on WA's net-zero; Travel allowances fight ends with backflip; Rinehart backs McWilliam's Southern Cross bid.

At Close of Business podcast May 26 2026
Ella Loneragan runs through the latest on Cook's defence plan, a City of Perth backflip and Andrew Forrest's Cottesloe project.

At Close of Business podcast May 25 2026
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Justin Fris about variables within Fortescue's pursuit of a real-zero agenda.
Plus: Gaines to exit Fortescue; One Nation rise prompts discussions; Thomson Geer rebrands, launches spin-out firm.

At Close of Business podcast May 22 2026
Claire Tyrrell speaks with Ella Loneragan about the next chapter for Co3 Contemporary Dance.
Plus: Gina Rinehart's Arafura boost; Kilbane's shock exit and Galleria's revamp.
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