Jack McGinn

Beach Energy has called for greater flexibility in WA’s domestic gas supply policy around LNG exports, warning the state’s domestic gas inquiry of “unintended consequences”.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the nation’s cash rate steady for a third consecutive month, in the final decision reached under governor Philip Lowe’s six-year tenure at its helm.

A pump fault has put Chevron’s Wheatstone domestic gas facility offline, days out from potential industrial action against the LNG producer by Offshore Alliance as part of ongoing EBA negotiations.

Former Liberal candidate Peter Hudson will contest his third election in 18 months, after putting his hat in the ring for the City of Rockingham council ahead of the 2023 local government elections.

An Australian team will fly to Indonesia to work with authorities, as a key deadline over concerns around lumpy skin disease in live cattle exports draws closer.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the growth in popularity of truffles in Western Australia.

The WA Nationals have called on state and federal governments to do more to push the case for WA cattle as a key deadline for Indonesian exports draws closer.

Western Australia’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry has lashed the Federal Government’s industrial relations reforms, claiming they will set back productivity in the state.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the big changes taking place at West Australian Ballet and Ingrid Puzey's plans for the organisation's future.

HotCopper and Gumtree owner The Market Herald says a return to profitability is testament to strategy endorsed by its board and management team, amid a tumultuous period for the company.

Stage two plastic bans begin in Western Australia today, with election bunting soon to follow.

Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss those picking up the pieces from fallen builders.

The Federal Government has lauded its planned industrial relations changes as world-leading, but new details of the proposed reform have been slammed by leading business groups.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the state's long-awaited 10-year vision for the arts and culture sector.

Carnarvon Energy management has used the company’s annual report to vent “personal frustration” over Dorado JV partner Santos’ delay in announcing a final investment decision.

East coast gas experts have praised the state’s domestic gas reservation policy but highlighted challenges in enforceability and transparency to the state’s parliamentary inquiry.

Woodside Energy has received approval from the Mexican regulator to develop the US$7.2 billion ($10.5 billion) Trion project in Mexico.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of an organisation offering haircuts to those experiencing homelessness.

A $3 billion announcement to future-proof energy grids won’t resolve critical issues in the South West, according to the state opposition.

Parts of the Browse, Perth, Bonaparte and Northern Carnarvon basins will be opened to offshore greenhouse gas carbon capture exploration, as part of an acreage release.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Western Australian business for its role in stabilising China relations on the final morning of his cabinet’s three-day visit to the west coast.

A $3 billion renewable energy deal designed to future-proof Western Australia’s energy grids has been inked between the federal and state governments.

Offshore Alliance has given Chevron notice of protected industrial action across three facilities commencing September 7, as it ramps up negotiations over an EBA for workers.

Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss a David and Goliath battle playing out over fisheries on the state's south coast.

The next 40 years will “belong” to Western Australia as the nation responds to intergenerational challenges, according to Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has lauded fee-free TAFE uptake in Western Australia, but says the nation is competing globally to attract skilled talent to fill shortages in the immediate term.

Woodside Energy’s Liz Westcott will today warn of the risk of a long-term gas supply shortfall in Western Australia without more support for new projects, including its Scarborough development.

Isabel Vieira and Jack McGinn discuss the rise of paint and sip business ventures in Western Australia.

A $4.5 million loss incurred on the sale of the El Caballo lifestyle village has triggered a dispute between the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council and Equity Trustees.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the continued growth of renewable project investment in Western Australia. 

Wesfarmers has taken aim at Woodside and Perth Basin gas players in a submission to the state’s parliamentary inquiry into domestic gas policy.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss how small businesses and franchises are faring in Western Australia.