At Close of Business

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.

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.