Matt Mckenzie

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie review growing debate about mask mandates and offer their thoughts on the future of Perth's CBD.

Liquidators have been appointed to New Sensation Homes, with labour shortages and supply chain pressure blamed.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray gives an overview of Business News' latest update of its lobbyists' database.

Hancock Prospecting’s plan to earn-in to a slice of a Yilgarn magnetite project is proceeding, with the deal finalised just days after a new trade agreement with India.

Asbestos contamination at the site of rail works was downplayed by Rio Tinto subsidiary Hamersley Iron, two rail contractors have alleged in a lawsuit.

Clough and Acciona’s Coleman Rail have launched a $150 million lawsuit against Rio Tinto subsidiary Hamersley Iron for rail works, over allegations the mining giant engaged in “misleading and deceptive conduct”.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray gives an overview of Business News' latest update of its lobbyists database.

Woodside Petroleum has been offered a pipeline licence, and received approval for its field development plan, for the Scarborough to Pluto Train 2 LNG project.

The board of Melbourne-based DGO Gold has recommended shareholders accept a $308 million takeover bid from Gold Road Resources.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie review big infrastructure promises, whether they'll bring benefits, and ask if politicians are best to make decisions on these projects.

Insourcing road maintenance contracts could cost taxpayers more and reduce road quality, industry has warned, while regional housing and competition for workers are concerns.

Analysis: High mining royalties may provide a windfall for the state government, but a portion of the cash will likely be needed to fund rising infrastructure project costs.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie analyses the root causes of a burgeoning inflation problem here in Australia and around the world.

Alinta Energy wants development approval for a bigger than expected battery at Port Hedland Power Station, but the planned gas generator expansion will be slower.

Budget: Mark McGowan wants the federal government to extend a COVID-19 health funding deal; cost of living relief praised; Deloitte says budget “short termism to the extreme”.

Creditors to WBHO Infrastructure have approved a deal to sell the business to SRG Global.

Infinite Blue Energy will buy the Northam Solar Farm and hopes to invest $80 million to build a green hydrogen project; while a deal for Merredin Solar Farm is progressing.

A $420 cost of living bonus for workers, $250 for pensioners, and a temporary 50 per cent cut in fuel excise are among the key moves in the federal budget tonight.

Woodside Petroleum's solar thermal commercial demonstration plant in California is moving forward, while it has agreed with partner Heliogen to market the technology in Australia.

Retail sales took a battering in Western Australia in February, down 2.9 per cent.

Almost 25 years after rapper The Notorious B.I.G. released hit Mo Money Mo Problems, the song title may serve as a cautionary warning for central bankers.

The federal government will now spend $1 billion on the Bunbury Outer Ring Road, almost double initial projections; amid a $1 billion top-up to projects also including the Yanchep and Thornlie-Cockburn rail lines.

A dispute with Mondium, a $202 million loss on a Melbourne road project, and an overrun at Stockyard Hill Windfarm helped sink WBHO Infrastructure, with unsecured creditors set to get $11.7 million.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss where the federal government's priorities should be ahead of preparing its ninth budget.

The state’s public universities have posted more than $400 million of surpluses between them in 2021, thanks largely to rising investment portfolios and short term government support.

Creditors of WBHO Infrastructure will decide next week if they accept a bid by SRG Global to buy the collapsed company, with administrators warning the alternative is liquidation.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray talks about how councils, industry bodies and former policymakers are responding to the state government's reform of local government.

Strong revenue has helped keep the state’s budget in good shape, with ratings agency S&P confirming a positive credit outlook for Western Australia.

Unsecured creditors of Avid Resources are likely to receive nothing, but liquidators have said they will consider an insolvent trading claim.

The Commonwealth Bank has won a $100 million contract to provide banking services to the state government for at least three years.

Woodside hopes to make ethanol from carbon emissions through a deal with two US businesses, while BP recently signed Honeywell for green diesel technology at the old Kwinana refinery site.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray assess whether the federal government should cut fuel excise, and discuss calls for petrol price controls.