At Close of Business

Political editor Gary Adshead explains why the announcement of an Aboriginal Cultural Centre has been overshadowed by a Seinfeldian spat between the premier and Perth's lord mayor.

Senior editor Mark Beyer explains why cost blowouts for Adbri and Ore Corp are emblematic of broader pressures weighing on businesses in WA.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss a near miss for NAIF, a fall in real wages and the man of many ministries that is Scott Morrison.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell offers some insights gained from speaking to apartment developers for her latest feature article.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie reflects on his recent visit to St Louis and what Perth's policymakers can learn from a city that once hosted the Olympics and is now in decline.

Senior editor Mark Pownall talks about the state's property funds and how managers have played the long game.

Gary Adshead and Matt Mckenzie discuss a speech by Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian, who made headlines this week on issues including Taiwan, the media, and the South China Sea.

The past decade has seen tourism projects big and small in WA. Have the moves been successful? Matt Mckenzie and Nadia Budihardjo discuss.

This week, Attorney General John Quigley was questioned for the first time since a Federal Court judge called him "confused and confusing". Political editor Gary Adshead assesses the impact.

Jesinta Burton and Matt Mckenzie discuss the environmental battle over the Bunbury Outer Ring Road and the project's costs.

BHP's $8 billion OZ Minerals bid highlights the company's ongoing change in focus. Mark Beyer explains.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray talk about the state government's new wages policy, pay pressures, and a big change looming for WA's energy market.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about Business News' latest cover story, including highlights from his discussion with the state's auditor general.

Senior editor Mark Pownall discusses some of the highlights of his wealth advisors feature, including recent market troubles, national trends, and the appeal of working from Cottesloe.

Ahead of discussing his wealth advisors feature, senior editor Mark Pownall talks about how global volatility is changing how and where fund managers are choosing to invest.

Political editor Gary Adshead explains why he wrote about a new Keystart program and why he thinks it goes against the loan agency's founding principles.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the US economy and the fate of the NBN under a new government.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell discusses her work on regional tourism and the challenges faced by three major developers in navigating the approvals process.

Simone Grogan and Mark Beyer go over the highlights of their goldminers feature, including how price fluctuations are affecting local players and Northern Star Resources' dominance in the market.

Madeleine Stephens discusses what she found out when she wrote about businesses trialing a four-day work week.

Jesinta Burton discusses her coverage of a contested election in outer-metropolitan Perth and what it means for the state's electoral laws.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the RBA review, inflation, rate rise forecasts, and recession risks.

Senior editor Mark Pownall details his profile of Revo Fitness founder Andrew Holder and how his business model is giving him a leg up in the fitness industry.

Madeleine Stephens explores some of the themes raised in her recent article about the use of robots in the hospitality sector.

Jordan Murray discusses his recent article on the collapse of cryptocurrencies, including how Perth businesses are managing the crisis.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie returns to At Close of Business to discuss WA's tourism priorities, Qantas, and the domestic value of direct international flights.

Political editor Gary Adshead explains why he weighed in on a proposed children's hospice in Swanbourne, and what opposition to it by local councillors means for its future.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about his feature on corporate finance, delving into why the market is slowing down and what opportunities lay ahead as access to capital recedes.

Simone Grogan wraps up the last six months of WA-focused IPOs, highlighting how the market has slowed down and which sectors have dominated amid tough conditions.

Political editor Gary Adshead discusses his profile of Chris Dawson, including the incoming governor's family history, a career in the police force, and advocacy for Aboriginal causes.

Political editor Gary Adshead provides highlights from this morning's interview with Caroline Spencer.

Senior editor Mark Pownall digs into how school foundations are buying up land for school camps in the South West region.