Jack McGinn

Beach Energy reported a 12 per cent revenue drop last quarter, citing a “disappointing” drop in east coast uptake for its product and singling out Otway Basin customer Origin Energy.

WA Police assistant commissioner Brad Royce has been revealed as Corrective Services commissioner at the Department of Justice following a rapid overhaul of the management structure.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the results of the recent local government elections in major regional areas.

The Australian Energy Market Operator will seek further emergency support for Western Australia’s main power grid, as it looks to address projected risks to supply in the state.

The federal government committee looking into proposed industrial relations reform has been warned of Australian “productivity anaemia”, while a major miner vocalised concerns.

Chevron’s proposed US$60 billion (A$94 billion) acquisition of producer Hess Corporation has been hailed as the acceleration of a new era of global oil megamergers.

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn discuss the many development plans playing out in the heart of Fremantle.

The state government’s EV charging network has hit the Pilbara, with the first of six EV fast chargers planned for the region launched at Karratha this morning.

Independent assessment of Water Corporation’s $283 million plan for a wind farm near Kojonup has flagged staffing competition among state-owned utilities as a potential development risk.

Jack McGinn explores the opportunities and challenges created by the rapidly evolving digital space in a post-pandemic environment.

Australia’s burgeoning technology and cyber security needs feed an expanding sector, which has huge opportunities.

Jack McGinn and Claire Tyrrell discuss how property funds are navigating economic headwinds to deliver returns.

Chevron has asked Fair Work Australia for assistance as it seeks to strike a deal with Offshore Alliance and avoid further strike action at its North West LNG projects.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss the staffing shortages causing headaches in Western Australia's early childhood education sector.

Seven West Media chair Kerry Stokes has confirmed plans to extend his tenure beyond 15 years ahead of the company’s annual general meeting in November.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges facing Indigenous teens in the Mid West.

Hancock Prospecting has labeled proposed federal industrial relations reform unclear and claimed it could delay the development of the Ridley magnetite project by four years.

A survey finding that more than half of WA businesses would stop hiring casuals if the Closing Loopholes Bill was introduced has been downplayed by union figures.

Jack McGinn and Simone Grogan discuss the complexities of the energy transition for regionally-focused Horizon Power.

The state opposition has lashed government cost management after an auditor general report revealed a $2 billion blowout in budget allocation across 20 major projects.

Public faith in the execution of WA’s multi-billion-dollar green energy future will hinge on bringing all parties along for the ride.

Perth-based proposal management firm BidWrite has signed a multi-million-dollar deal to develop an AI-powered tender writing platform.

Buru Energy is actively pursuing a joint venture partner to help it bring its Canning Basin gas interests into production, less than a year after buying out Origin Energy’s share of its projects.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the state of play for WA's potash hopefuls.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss a Perth baker's endeavour to source a specific type of wheat to use in his bread.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.1 per cent for a fourth consecutive month, in a widely expected move which marks its first under new leadership.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the subdued celebrations of Rocky Bay's 85th birthday, and the disability service provider's future plans.

New City of Cockburn chief executive Daniel Simms has committed to strengthening business ties in the region on day one of his tenure at the southern suburban local government.

A toolkit to support the mining industry in addressing workplace sexual harassment has been released by the state government ahead of next year’s Respect in Mining program rollout.

Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss virtual reality innovation making its mark in the world of real estate.

In this podcast, Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss Woodside's big week; Qantas hearing; Mineral Resources; De Grey; South Perth's timber tower; and plans for an ex-premier's house.

Public sector net debt fell for a fourth consecutive year last financial year, despite the state reporting a 30 per cent increase in infrastructure spend to a record $9.2 billion.