Business News - WA

Business News - WA

Author: Business News Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune in to Business News-WA for a direct line to the conversations shaping Western Australia's economy. Each week, Head of Content Mark Pownall and Editor Mark Beyer sit down with broadcaster James Lush, moving beyond the headlines to unpack the stories that matter. This isn't just a recap; it's a forward-looking discussion that delves into the articles slated for the upcoming edition of the newspaper, offering context and analysis you won't find anywhere else. Produced by Lush Digital, the podcast serves as an essential audio companion for anyone invested in the region's commercial landscape. You'll hear informed perspectives on the interplay of local business, policy, and current events, providing a nuanced understanding of both immediate opportunities and longer-term trends. For professionals, investors, or simply the curious, this weekly dialogue connects the dots between newsprint and real-world impact, making complex developments accessible and relevant. It’s where the week’s news meets next week’s insight, all focused on the unique dynamics of Western Australia.
Episodes
At Close of Business podcast March 12 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:27
Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss hurdles faced by projects in the Canning Basin. Plus: Regional fuel now WA's cheapest; Jera sells Ichthys and Gorgon stakes; and Beazley indicated Nedlands amalgamation on cards.
At Close of Business podcast March 11 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:35
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Jack McGinn on Jera’s plan for Australian LNG amid global uncertainty in the oil and gas market. And the latest on WA's fuel availability, a $48.5m Dianella sale and Kwinana's container port…
At Close of Business podcast March 10 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:39
Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how an innovative building practice could solve housing issues in the Pilbara. Plus: Reynolds, Commonwealth head to mediation; Regions struggle to fill fuel orders; and Littleproud re…
At Close of Business podcast March 9 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:36
Justin Fris speaks with Mark Pownall about Ben Morton's role as chair of the Perth Bears. Plus: Rox secures $350m Youanmi finance; Santos, Beach back Cooper Basin upgrade; 440mW solar farm build begins.
At Close of Business podcast March 6 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:34
Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about Perth podiatrist Paul Griffin and his sustainable footwear business. Plus: Chevron and Horizon deal; State govt's coal energy deadline; and Sculpture by the Sea returns to Cottesl…
Mark My Words March 6 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:09
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the Middle East conflict, local business acquisitions, new hotels, Perdaman's energy developments, Rio Tinto's desalination plant, and a St Georges Terrace brewery
At Close of Business podcast March 5 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:50
Jack McGinn speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about the planned return of an historic WA mine. Plus: Bid to triple hydrogen facility passed; Exmouth hotel approved; and Screenwest's new chair.
At Close of Business podcast March 4 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:48
Ella Loneragan talks to Nadia Budihardjo about why WA home care providers are working hard to adjust to market changes. Plus: State to co-fund Rio desal plant; Vale Dennis Cometti; Genus makes $55m rail acquisition.
At Close of Business March 3 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:10
Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the future of WAAPA in the new ECU campus. Plus; Osborne Park Hospital starts works; monitor appointed to trouble-plagued council; and MinRes claims Pilbara Ports is acting 'im…
At Close of Business podcast February 27 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:54
Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones talk about an education panel that highlighted support for students in early schooling years. Plus: Fortescue's Pilbara wind farm; Perdaman buys Amanda Energy; and WA's GST fight.