Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie worked for Business News from 2014 to 2023. He covered economics, resources, energy, major projects, and insolvencies; at times he was also responsible for manufacturing, agribusiness, politics and technology. Matt was editor of the Limitless and Cutting Edge publications, and for a period cohosted the At Close of Business podcast.
In 2018, Matt won a WA Media Award for business reporting, while in 2022, he won the AMEC excellence in journalism award for revealing huge delays to project approvals.
He also jointly won two AABP awards in 2022: with Jesinta Burton for coverage of the Pindan collapse; and with Jordan Murray and Jesinta for a podcast on the Belmont Park racecourse redevelopment.
A University of Western Australia graduate in economics and politics, he has been on the board of a community radio station and the finance committee of a local non-profit. Matt would also like to declare he is a member of a political party.
Parc Engineering co-founder Andrew Carter was named a Business News 40under40 winner for the substantial growth his business has achieved in just five years.
The costs of school and medical services in Perth have almost tripled over the past 20 years, as analysis by Business News reveals where households have been hit hardest by inflation.
Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss the latest on Perdaman, new inflation and export data, expansion of Morley Galleria, mining results, health expenditure and BGC.
Ventura Homes backtracked on a promise to complete construction of a new house just weeks after a SAT battle over delays to the building was scratched.
Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss Philip Lowe's show of courage and Bill Johnston's openness to the possible sale of Gold Corporation.
Jordan Murray speaks with senior journalist Matt Mckenzie about how troubles facing Modco Residential highlight broader issues facing the building industry.
ANALYSIS: Philip Lowe says changes proposed in the RBA review will have a "marginal" impact on the economy, but crucially, the panel has reaffirmed the bank's inflation target.
Matt Mckenzie and Liv Declerck discuss record grain crops and the fertiliser market. Plus: Woodside's Voice stance, WA Ballet leadership and Town of Cambridge opposition.
Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie speaks with Jordan Murray about the future of the Liberal Party and the electoral consequences of shifting to the right.
The number of houses in the construction stage in Western Australia has hit a record high, with 21,524 buyers waiting for completion of their new homes.