At Close of Business podcast April 23 2026

At Close of Business podcast April 23 2026

Author: Business News April 23, 2026 Duration: 7:48
Mark Beyer speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about rare commercial success for medical researchers in WA from royalties over locally produced drugs. Plus: Update on fuel security; Woodside AGM; and Hancock's $200m donation to veterans.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
At Close of Business podcast March 30 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:54
Gary Adshead speaks with Justin Fris about efforts being made to quell WA's $200 million illicit drug trade. Plus: Excise cut as new fuel plan enacted; New mayors at troubled councils; Freight train pitch for North West.
At Close of Business podcast March 27 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:31
Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about how a Joondalup cafe is serving more than coffee to the local community. Plus: Woodside, Chevron hit as cyclone rages; Huppatz named WA health chief; Fuel suppliers get tra…
At Close of Business podcast March 26 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:58
Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss what property developers are doing to make their properties greener. Plus: New penalties for fuel price gouging; Sirona's $70m Fremantle project approved; and Perth Film Studios…
At Close of Business podcast March 25 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
Claire Tyrrell talks to Ella Loneragan about how land developers are taking steps to find a balance between high demand and constrained supply. Plus: Govt gives East Perth school final green light; Macmahon secures $440m…
At Close of Business podcast March 24 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:34
Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss shadow AI and how it has impacted professional services firms in WA. Plus: Energy Minister's plea; Business confidence falls; and BGC class action update.
At Close of Business podcast March 23 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:18
Ella Loneragan talks to Isabel Vieira about Grace Forrest's push to end global modern slavery. Plus: WA leads nation in international visitor rise; Miners want AI-powered approvals; St Barbara hedges diesel risk.
At Close of Business podcast March 20 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:00
Ella Loneragan speaks with Isabel Vieira on the accomplished women who were recognised in the week of International Women's Day. And the latest on fuel prices, Banjo Bond's assets and the Porteous' estate sale.
Mark My Words March 20 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:33
Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss fuel furor , mining moves, property purchases and other big stories of the week.
At Close of Business podcast March 19 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer reflect on the 60th anniversary of iron ore exports out of WA. Plus: ACCC probe fuel majors; Alleged Picton attacker given bail reprieve; City to fight Smith's Beach resort.
At Close of Business podcast March 18 2026 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:34
Justin Fris and Mark Beyer discuss Business News' recent junior miners magazine feature. Plus: Premier in national cabinet meeting tomorrow; Craig picked for top BHP gig; Fini to buy Caves House.