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At Close of Business podcast December 19 2025

Jack McGinn speaks to Nadia Budihardjo about the challenges industrial operators face at the outer fringes of WA's main electric network. Plus: Contract for electric ferries awarded; AEMO projects gas supply to deplete; and RM Capital fined.

12-19
12:17

Mark My Words December 19 2025

Mark Pownall, Tom Zaunmayr and Isabel Vieira discuss Woodside boss Meg O'Neill's move to BP, the biggest mining deals. commercial property transactions and agricultural deals of 2025.

12-19
30:19

At Close of Business podcast December 18 2025

Tom Zaunmayr and Ella Loneragan discuss WA's grains industry. Plus State Government tips $435m into housing; Meg O'Neill resigns; and new CCIWA economist named.

12-18
12:00

At Close of Business podcast December 17 2025

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss WA family business dynasties. Plus: Westgold to divest Mt Henry for $64m; Cambridge revokes developer policy; Perth industrial vacancy remains lowest in nation.

12-17
11:50

At Close of Business podcast December 16 2025

Mark Pownall and Justin Fris discuss some prominent multigenerational family businesses in Perth. Plus the latest on Linda Reynold's bankruptcy case, Rio Tinto's Rhodes Ridge project and a Bayswater warehouse sale.

12-16
13:59

At Close of Business podcast December 15 2025.sesx

Isabel Vieira and Tom Zaunmayr discuss why the Koolyanobbing mine is living up to its 1947 billing as holding an almost inexhaustible deposit. Plus: CBH posts $5.8bn revenue, profit jump; Fortescue makes $152m copper play; Sirona reveals plans to bring more student beds to Perth.

12-15
09:11

At Close of Business podcast November 28 2025

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss West Tech Fest. Plus Hanwha's bid to double ownership approved; Reynolds bankrupts Higgins; and Lifeline chief will depart after a decade.

12-12
10:53

Mark My Words December 12 2025

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss energy asset developments, Hanwha's FIRB approval, Tronox's rare earths win, law firm split, and more.

12-12
38:03

At Close of Business podcast December 11 2025.sesx

Ella Loneragan and Tom Zaunmayr discuss WA artist Peter Farmer and his 30-year legacy that has gone global. Plus the latest on the ACCC's investigation into IAG's, the WAPC's ferry terminal meeting and Running With Thieves' new venture.

12-11
12:24

At Close of Business podcast December 10 2025

Sam Jones and Elisha Newell discuss how a new wave of mining bonuses and equity vesting has reshaped WA's executive pay ladder. Plus: Tronox poised for $900m critical minerals financing; Perth council scraps culture review; St Barbara to sell 60pc of Simberi.

12-10
09:25

At Close of Business podcast December 9 2025

Ella Loneragan speaks with Claire Tyrrell about the changes Perth needs to see to reach its full potential. Plus the latest on Synergy's $4.5m solar and wind farm, the RBA's cash rate and The Raft's move to South Perth.

12-09
10:08

At Close of Business podcast December 8 2025

Sam Jones and Tom Zaunmayr discuss how the second generation of a famous WA performing family is working to ensure its cultural contribution continues. Plus: Acid leak at first Pilbara iron ore mine; Chalice halves Gonneville development costs; Itochu joins Pilbara ammonia plan.

12-08
09:03

Mark My Words December 5 2025

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss Spud Shed's move into milk; fishing rights; major business deals; Gina Rinehart's helicopter pad; NDIS dramas and more.

12-05
36:33

At Close of Business podcast December 5 2025

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss the rapid growth of Site Sentry. Plus; Chevron's $3bn Gorgon call; Rio Tinto, BHP trail EV haul trucks and CSBP contracts Lake Way potash.

12-05
09:29

At Close of Business podcast December 4 2025

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss the career of top lawyer Denis McLeod. Plus; WA resources sector sales, jobs; $1bn Perth Airport contract and Fremantle Timezone's sale.

12-04
12:12

At Close of Business podcast December 3

Tom Zaunmayr and Sam Jones discuss how WA’s biggest firms are fuelling growth within the state’s tech sector. Plus: Rinehart-backed Vulcan secures $3.9bn financing haul; Perth backs axing workplace review; Master Builders appoints new WA president.

12-03
09:44

At Close of Business podcast December 2

Nadia Budihardjo and Sam Jones discuss 40 years of Crown Perth. Plus the latest on the new Fremantle freight link; Swings & Roundabouts comes to Fremantle, and $1`00m battery clears planning hurdle.

12-02
11:10

At Close of Business podcast December 1 2025

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss the rise of the self storage sector in Perth. Plus the latest on Gina Rinehart's West Perth helipad, the Spud King's milk venture and Perth's property prices.

12-01
13:04

At Close of Business podcast November 28 2025

Ella Loneragan and Claire Tyrrell discuss local charity short back and sidewalks. Plus Watt says EPBC reform won't drive higher bills; Element Zero pilot plant switched on; and M Construction fined over workplace death.

11-28
10:53

Mark My Words November 28 2025

Mark Pownall and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the EPBC Act; Fortescue v Element Zero case; Tony Galati's apple push and Perth Park.

11-28
33:27

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