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Business Weekend

Sky News Australia / NZ
Australia
Cost Of Living Crisis
Australia's Economy
Westpac
X-Ray Technology
Economy Soft Landing
Reserve Bank Of Australia
BAPCOR
Micro-X
Automotive Industry
Inflation
Federal Budget
Food Industry
Car Parts Supplier
Interest Rates
Daryl Abbottami
Lucy Ellis
Rod Sims
Nuclear Energy
Energy Transition

Hosted by Ross Greenwood, Business Weekend is dedicated to business news, finance issues and the property market.

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Latest Episodes

Fuel shortage forces a slowdown in Australia’s mining industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers an ambitious pre-budget speech. Plus, RBA Governor Michele Bullock warns of a recession risk.

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Iranian attacks on ships in Hormuz slow oil supplies and threaten to cripple key Asian refineries, Australian tech company Atlassian lays off 1,600 people. Plus, the RBA is due to make a cash rate decision on Monday.

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Global markets have been shaken by the war in Iran as oil and gas prices surge, energy infrastructure is attacked and flights are grounded. Plus, a special defence industry panel joins the show to discuss Australia's sovereign capabilities.

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Trimmed mean inflation jumps to 3.4 per cent in January, the government considers changes to the property tax. Plus, Qantas' profit rises by 5.1 per cent, CEO Vanessa Hudson gives her thoughts.

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Recent Guests

Mark McKenzie
Chief executive of Freedom Fuels, importer of petrol and diesel
Freedom Fuels
Episode: Business Weekend | 15 March
Anna Breaker
ACCC Commissioner
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Episode: Business Weekend | 15 March
Nick Stenner
Chief Economist, Bank of America Australia
Bank of America Australia
Episode: Business Weekend | 15 March
Bess Adida
Chief Economist, William Buck
William Buck
Episode: Business Weekend | 15 March
Mike Johnson
CEO of the Australian Industry and Defence Network
Australian Industry and Defence Network
Episode: Business Weekend | 8 March
Steve Baxter
Venture capital investor focused on defence
Defence sector investments
Episode: Business Weekend | 8 March
George Kern
CEO of Breitling
Breitling
Episode: Business Weekend | 8 March
Amanda Bardwell
Chief Executive Officer
Woolworths
Episode: Business Weekend | 1 March
Jerry Harvey
Executive Chairman
Harvey Norman
Episode: Business Weekend | 1 March

Hosts

Ross Greenwood
Host of the program focusing on business news and finance, with Sky News Australia affiliation.
Edward Boyd
Co-communicator providing business and economics insights, with Sky News affiliation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Volume please

    It’s amazing that I can hear the adds perfectly but the dialogue is so quiet. Please turn up the volume I can always turn it down at my end. I just can’t hear it. why? Is this to make the adds louder. Ruins the entire program.

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    Ed Nolle
    Australia6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners mention volume inconsistencies and ad pacing affecting clarity.
Listeners note the show provides strong macro context and timely industry insights, especially on policy and rates.
Guests bring high-caliber expertise across finance, energy, and retail sectors.

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Business Weekend | 1 March
Q: What is the RBA's current challenge in balancing inflation and employment?
The guest explains that the RBA's mandate complicates any effort to simultaneously push inflation down and maintain full employment, noting that aggressive rate rises or cuts have trade-offs and that the bank must be careful not to overstep in trying to engineer a perfect outcome.
Business Weekend | 22 February
Q: Will the next generation be better off than their parents?
No, the next generation is likely to face tougher economic conditions.
Business Weekend | 22 February
Q: What happens to the money the US has already collected from tariffs?
The question remains unanswered and may have to be litigated for the next two years.
Business Weekend | 15 February
Q: Are there aspects of the economy that are doing well right now?
Yes, particularly the labor market, though many people are struggling.
Business Weekend | 25 January
Q: Do you get that sense yourself at a time when you could be prosecuting the government on its economic track record, on the potential for higher interest rates?
It's enormously frustrating when the main task is holding the government to account, and everyday Australians want to hear about issues affecting their lives.

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A business-focused show delivering macroeconomic analysis alongside practical industry insights, blending central bank commentary, inflation trends, and policy with deep dives into sectors such as finance, retail, energy, housing, and aviation. Across episodes, listeners hear from economists, policymakers, and C-suite leaders (e.g., banks, airlines, retailers) to understand how rate moves, government policy, and global events shape Australia's economy and specific industries. A standout feature is the mix of rigorous economic context with on-the-ground business perspectives, plus timely coverage of AI, energy transitions, and major corporate results, making it useful for executives, investors, and professionals tracking economic and market ... more

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2. Anna Breaker
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4. Bess Adida
5. Mike Johnson
6. Steve Baxter
7. George Kern
8. Amanda Bardwell

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