At Close of Business podcast April 17 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 17 2026

Author: Business News April 17, 2026 Duration: 12:07
Tom Zaunmayr speaks to Jack McGinn about the new Pastoralists and Graziers Association of WA president Digby Stretch. Also: Ruah gets $11m boost; ACCC to assess IAG, RAC merger; and Priddis buys Albany farm.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
At Close of Business podcast April 13 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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.
At Close of Business podcast April 10 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:40
Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Claire Tyrrell about what goes into making Perth a 24-hour city. And the latest on Chris Ellison’s Mosman Park mansion, claims of a Synergy data breach and Monadelphous’ new contracts.
Mark My Words April 10 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:11
Mark Pownall, Sam Jones and Gary Adshead discuss the news of the week, including fuel movements; BHP industrial action; El Caballo Blanco's future; ECU's $72m purchase and more.
At Close of Business podcast April 9 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:08
Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss the 50 most powerful people in the state's North West. Plus: Feds ink deal with Ampol and Viva to secure supply; Home completions slip once again; and Main roads secure two Naval Base p…
At Close of Business podcast April 8 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:13
Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about how port investment plays a role in enabling economic growth in WA. Plus: Revealed: The Burk Fuel results that sparked a govt probe; Goldies shine on $1b coffers, firm fuel supply…
At Close of Business podcast April 7 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:15
Justin Fris and Mark Pownall discuss the severe driver shortage facing WAs trucking sector. Plus: Westview to progress Hatch steel mill; Scandal-plagued resort purchased; Gold miner says fuel won't stop halt production.
At Close of Business podcast April 2 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:16
Claire Tyrrell and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the impact of artificial intelligence on the planning industry. Plus PM stumps up $1bn in interest-free loans; UWA consider Karratha campus; and household confidence slips to C…
At Close of Business podcast April 1 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:06
Jack McGinn speaks to Tom Zaunmayr about Business News' recent most influential feature. Plus: Premier enacts emergency fuel powers; Billionaire buys The Guildford Hotel; Perenti appoints S32 exec to succeed Norwell.
At Close of Business podcast April 1 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:33
Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about how port investment in WA can enable economic growth. Plus: Premier enacts emergency fuel powers; Billionaire buys The Guildford Hotel; Perenti appoints S32 exec to succeed Norwel…
At Close of Business podcast March 31 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:33
Isabel Vieira and Mark Pownall discuss a restructure with WA’s biggest wine maker Fogarty Wine Group. Plus: Taco Bell gets lifeline; AGL commits to $490m expansion; and Fuel excise relief to be slow.