At Close of Business

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie reflects on time spent in Arizona and lessons learned from the Copper state's tourism industry.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the push to repeal a key segment of the previous government's federal income tax reforms.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about how Black Swan Theatre Company's production of Barracking for the Umpire has brought together medical research, sports and the arts.

Simone Grogan discusses her work covering the bedrock industry and talks about the challenges that faced WA's public resources companies in the past year.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell talks about climate risks in the building industry and discusses highlights from her recent conversation with Garry Brown-Neaves.

Senior editor Mark Beyer explains how the founders of Avicena Systems are defying the popular image of young, plucky entrepreneurs and chalking up wins on the back of their experience.

There are growing concerns about the risk of recession, and about how long inflation might last. Jesinta Burton and Matt Mckenzie discuss.

Jordan Murray analyses the usefulness of trade commissioners and potential reforms to get WA the best value from its contingent.

Mark Beyer discusses concerns in the Indigenous business community about fairness and transparency in joint venture arrangements.

Matt McKenzie and Jesinta Burton discuss force majeure clauses and how COVID may change the way risk is distributed.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss research which said Australia is the wealthiest country in the world.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks about his power and energy feature, including the future of coal, Griffin Coal and the possibility of a state carbon charge.

Madeleine Stephens previews Business News' ESG series and discusses the inaugural issue covering Australia's net zero ambitions.

Political editor Gary Adshead reflects on the Queen's reign and recounts his single interaction with the royal family in the 1990s.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the RBA review, inflation targeting, and whether the central bank needs a shake-up.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about the array of views he encountered in the course of writing about Fremantle Bridge.

Jordan Murray talks about the expansion of government since the start of the pandemic and what affect that may have on how much the state's public servants are paid.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks about his analysis of income data drawn from the latest census and discusses what it reveals about regional WA.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about his interview with Michelle Roberts and the former police minister's journey from Labor Party stalwart to Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss protesting at the Midwinter Ball and the ongoing viability of gas and coal projects.

Senior editor Mark Pownall explains why teaching entrepreneurship is a fraught subject for educators, businesses and not for profits.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell discusses key takeaways from her property feature, including how developers are integrating residential and retail offerings.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie reflects on his visit to New Orleans and how the city organically became a tourist destination.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about his latest article covering the rise of the Aboriginal business sector in the Goldfields.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie talk about what's come out of the Jobs and Skills Summit, including productivity and wages, increasing the skilled migration cap, and the return of industry bargaining.

Senior editor Mark Pownall talks about his profile of Danny Murphy, whose career mirrors the long running political battle to have Perth's commuter rail extended to Ellenbrook.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks about the challenges facing small business owners in WA, as well as how one restaurant owner has built a big following.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell updates listeners on Perth's industrial property market and discusses recent conversations with stakeholders in the sector.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about his interview with Multiplex's global boss John Flecker about highlights from the history of the 60-year-old construction business.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss whether superannuation funds should invest for social returns, other reforms to the sector, and whether fund managers can outperform the market.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about how a failed deal between the Department of Housing and Goldmaster resulted in WA losing a major opportunity to increase its supply of social housing.

Madeleine Stephens unpacks her arts and culture feature, discussing how leadership changes, uncertainty and resilience have defined the sector in the past year.