At Close of Business

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.

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.