Mark Pownall

Business News pays its respects to a corporate leader who broke the mould.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Interest rates, the dollar, federal and state budgets, listings and capital raisings, and mining projects.

The long-standing head of major private school Aquinas College, Mark Sawle, is taking something of sea change to become principal of a regional independent school.

A state industry plan has some positives but don’t look to the past for jobs policy.

The effect of work under way on the Square Kilometre Array project in the state’s Mid West region is rippling through the scientific community, beyond the obvious impact in radio astronomy through to cutting-edge commercial operations.

Perth’s Scoop Magazine has been closed nearly two decades after hitting the newsstands, with management citing tough market conditions for the iconic publication’s demise.

Western Australian corporate leader Geoff Rasmussen passed away on Friday night after a long battle with cancer.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Unemployment and the markets, Rio Tinto, Freightlink, LNG 18, our special report Apprentices and Training. 

The state government has shortlisted six companies in the latest phase of its GovNext project to outsource its information and communications technology.

Nominations are being sought for the 2016 Western Australian Science Hall of Fame, which recognises the outstanding work of the state’s scientists.

The news last month that CBH Group was shutting down its Lupin Foods subsidiary after failing to find a buyer shows that commercial requirements and scientific advancement do not always connect neatly.

The efficiencies of local agribusinesses’ owner-operator model makes them prime targets for foreign buyers.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Gorgon dramas, FMG, Newman Hotel, retail construction, foreign acquisitions and our special report corporate finance.

Perth-based law firm Jackson McDonald has honoured a former partner by funding an emerging cancer researcher as part of a record $4 million in grants announced by the Cancer Council WA today.

Parking facility operators are rarely popular among car drivers and Wilson Parking is no exception, especially given its strong foothold in Perth, where fallen entrepreneur Laurie Wilson started the firm in the 1960s.

Mark Pownall and 720Drive presenter Jane Marwick speak with Austal CEO David Singleton, X-press Magazine founder Joe Cipriani and Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce & Industry CEO Hugh

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss the Kailis family and agribusiness, the $A, state cabinet, WA stocks performance and oil & gas.

AS contributions to science go, the Busselton Health Study is among Western Australia’s most significant offerings.

As the politics washes through changes to the healthcare sector, charitable providers have restructured to remain relevant.

Political leaders would do well to read a recent UWA report, which targets unsustainable expenditure and plots a prudent economic pathway.

The state’s two AFL clubs are developing new headquarters and training facilities, focused on connecting with the broader community.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss LNG, gold, Freo Ports, and who is most influential in WA.

In this Business News podcast Mark Pownall and Mark Beyer discuss Sodexo, Labor leadership, CBH, Sam Walsh, TAB and tourism.

A creative approach to development could enliven vacant riverside places.

Coming up in this podcast we discuss iron ore’s surge, FMG’s new deal, Gorgon, Luke Saraceni and 40under40.

Online competition is challenging another traditional business model, with Lotterywest implementing major changes.

Coming up in this podcast: Perth homes prices, tourism, mining approvals, and markets round-up.

That Swedish businessman Hakan Svensson has chosen Fremantle for the next phase of his global sailing ambitions is not that surprising.

Global oversupply of LNG may work in local consumers’ favour.

The chairman of the Rottnest Island Authority has responded to his predecessor’s criticism of the island’s management and governance, highlighting a positive development agenda at the resort in recent years.

I note the fuss made around the recent closure of Jacob’s Ladder, a stairway to Kings Park which, due to its popularity as an exercise venue, has earned the ire of local residents.

Coming up in this podcast: we discuss BHP Billiton, FMG, South32, Dick Smith, Woolworths, Wesfarmers, high-rise in South Perth, and private business.