At Close of Business podcast April 13 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 13 2026

Author: Business News April 13, 2026 Duration: 10:17
Gary Adshead speaks to Justin Fris about the Sandcastles Children's Hospice. Plus: 'Cover of war' claim on $1.5b; Nicola Forrest swoops on Freo Trades Hall; Abattoir owner to exit WA.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
Mark My Words February 20 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:25
Sam Jones, Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Claire Tyrrell discuss the dim sum scandal; a $900k government severance package; ECU Mount Lawley's future and other major news of the week.
At Close of Business podcast February 19 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:23
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the state government's demersal fishing ban. Plus: Rio Tinto sound warning on emissions targets; PLS revive mothballed lithium plant; and Singaporean developer revives Scarborough plan.
At Close of Business podcast February 18 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:11
Claire Tyrrell speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about positives for landlords within Perth's office market. Plus: Alcoa to pay $55m enforceable undertaking; City policy limits councillor's email; SGH lobs increased $15b bid fo…
At Close of Business podcast February 17 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:51
Tom Zaunmayr talks to Sam Jones about why a Gnowangerup family's investment in export infrastructure is getting attention. Plus: Red metal tops iron ore at BHP; Mt Lawley campus set for development; Brownes strong despit…
At Close of Business podcast February 16 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:39
Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about Jacquie Chan's past decade in Perth's restaurant business. Plus: EPA backs new Hancock mine; Woolworths hits snag in Scarborough build; Genesis swoops in $639m Magnetic dea…
At Close of Business podcast February 13 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:32
Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss updates to major south west property developments. Plus: Accused Picton killer's 'unreasonable' claim; Ley out, Taylor in for Libs; Broadacre farms hit bumper crop record.
Mark My Words February 13 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:47
Mark Pownall, Gary Adshead and Isabel Vieira discuss Albemarle's Kemerton shut down;, Liberal Party leadership shake up, WA's IPO landscape and major property deals.
At Close of Business podcast February 12 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:12
Jack McGinn and Justin Fris discuss recent moves from the Perth Mint. Plus Sussan Ley's position on the line; Albermarle mothball Kemerton; and Former Joondalup Mayor to oversee Nedlands.
At Close of Business podcast February 11 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:20
Tom Zaunmayr talks to Nadia Budihardjo about how new players within the state's brewery sector are finding unique ways to build a viable business. Plus: Evolution posts bumper profit, dividend payout; Multiplex likely to…
At Close of Business podcast February 10 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:24
Jayde Andrews and Ella Loneragan discuss Smith Sculptors and their works around the Perth CBD. Smiths Beach resort approved; PLS Group sign offtake with Chinese manufacturer; and Committee for Perth appoints new chair.