Matt Mckenzie

Power generator TransAlta hopes to expand its renewable energy presence in Australia.

Political debate about coal power is boiling but economics and engineering will have a substantial impact.

Six local startups have been selected to receive investment through Spacecubed’s Plus Eight accelerator program, a total of $400,000 in funding.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss recently announced reforms to state parliament's upper house and fairness within WA's electoral system.

Nuheara has been picked as the 2021 company of the year by the United States’ Consumer Technology Association.

Wood Group has developed an artificial intelligence program to speed up inspection work on offshore oil and gas assets.

State-owned Water Corporation posted an $876 million surplus in the year to June, four years after regulators recommended big cuts to its prices.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie discusses the possible cost of Australian nuclear submarines and the potential challenges of the technology.

Western Australia’s wine exports to Europe are set for a major boost after a supply deal to ship 70,000 litres to Sweden.

State government payments to electricity producer Synergy are nearly four times higher than expected just two years ago, with $395 million planned this financial year.

The Supreme Court has set a December date to hear a challenge to environmental approvals for Woodside Petroleum’s Scarborough project.

John Holland and the state government have both had partial successes ahead of a trial in October 2022 over a $180 million Perth Children’s Hospital contract dispute.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie talk about iron ore royalties, spending, and how the state budget might have looked in different times.

Western Australians will be waiting to reap the full benefits of the massive surge in royalty revenue, with Premier Mark McGowan saying today he wanted a lasting impact.

BUDGET: When Australia suffered through its first major pandemic lockdown last year, Western Australians supported other states to the tune of more than $21 billion.

BUDGET: An iron ore windfall and a world-beating economy have meant state revenue will smash expectations by $6.7 billion, with spending prioritised in health, housing and climate action.

Shares in Norwest Energy rocketed today after venture partner Mineral Resources hit gas at Lockyer Deep in the Mid West.

BP will assess the feasibility of hydrogen production at Kwinana, while the state government has promised a further $62 million for hydrogen projects.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt McKenzie discusses why Yagan Square's market hall failed.

Truckies arriving in Western Australia from high risk jurisdictions will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before entry, after a scare late last week.

Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Agworld, apartment projects, Jaxon, COVID-19 developments, Elizabeth Gaines, the Liberal Party of WA review, the university sector and the Perth Zoo.

Sharper procurement, design, and planning will be important to improve productivity for infrastructure, which has fallen behind other sectors, Infrastructure Australia says.

Growth in Western Australia’s domestic economy was the second lowest nationally in the June quarter, but state final demand was still 12 per cent larger than June quarter 2020.

DevelopmentWA was running blind on foot traffic data at Yagan Square during two key periods in the precinct’s operation and demise, documents obtained under freedom of information suggest.

The state government will have a chance to alleviate rising cost and wage pressure for small businesses in its upcoming budget.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt McKenzie talks about looming pressures for WA's small businesses.

Clearer exceptions to the state’s onshore gas export ban, and finalised fracking rules, will help WA attract continued investment, the petroleum industry had said in a parliamentary inquiry submission.

Fortescue chief executive Elizabeth Gaines has responded to concerns about a potential reopening of state borders, saying the company can track, trace and test to manage a mine site outbreak.

Mark McGowan says he feels sorry about business failures at Yagan Square, while a process revealed by Business News in April to move market hall retailers to perimeter locations continues.

Journalist Matt Mckenzie talks to Cash Converters managing director Sam Budiselik about the company's financial year results, the subprime loan market, and use of machine learning.

Andrew Forrest will receive a $2.4 billion dividend from Fortescue Metals Group, after the company's profit more than doubled thanks to high iron ore prices.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss The Doherty Institute and WA's path towards reopening.