Mark My Words April 24 2026

Mark My Words April 24 2026

Author: Business News April 24, 2026 Duration: 45:31
Mark Pownall, Jack McGinn, Tom Zaunmayr and Claire Tyrrell discuss Woodside's AGM, BHP-China impasse ending, exploration costs reprieve, Fortescue's green power play and more.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Business News - WA
Podcast Episodes
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.
Mark My Words February 27 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:39
Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Sussan Ley's exit, Wittenoom legal case, Fortescue's wind farms Laurence Escalante, and apartments in Mount Hawthorn.
At Close of Business podcast February 26 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:44
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss a new research methodology at UWA. Plus: Nine new charges for Escalante; Moonies $750m windfarm approved; and construction starts on $163m hockey centre.
At Close of Business podcast February 25 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:55
Elisha Newell talks to Mark Pownall about WA's biggest and most profitable private businesses. Plus: Fortescue profit up on ore record; Kaine urges US aid for critical minerals; Fenix profit records as mines ramp up.
At Close of Business podcast February 24 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:04
Mark Pownall talks to Elisha Newell about how Wesbeam has overcome significant challenges. Plus: Woodside profit falls as CEO wait continues; Merger execution behind Howard's SWM-SCA exit; Monadelphous ups guidance on 1H…
At Close of Business podcast February 23 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:12
Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss Genus' power up. Plus: Austal delivers bumper result despite US mistake; Legislation to stop alleged offenders driving; Murdoch chancellor appointed South Perth monitor.
At Close of Business podcast February 20 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:55
Claire Tyrrell talks to Nadia Budihardjo about why Perth's student accomodation sector shares some similarities with Adelaide. Plus: MinRes banks 'strongest' half-year result; Austal awarded $4b defence contract; Departm…