Matt Mckenzie

DevelopmentWA has ended negotiations with Andrew Forrest’s private company on the redevelopment of East Perth Power Station.

UDIA stands by its calls for housing stimulus in 2020, saying Premier Mark McGowan should not wear the blame for problems in the industry.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss super tax changes and the debate about the purpose of superannuation.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie discusses the pressures coming to bear on the state's construction industry.

Mark McGowan and Libby Mettam are at odds over the state of the homebuilding sector and whether a “crisis” was foreseeable.

Liv Declerck speaks with senior journalist Matt Mckenzie about some of the workforce constraints facing the state's aged care providers.

It might seem ambitious for a new business to promise to build homes for 84 customers. But that’s exactly what one salesperson did in a single month in 2020.

A major WA homebuilder has had significant sales caps in place since June 2022, while the state government says it will consult on reform options for the construction industry.

Household spending rose 1.6 per cent in Western Australia in the year to December, but the state’s economy overall barely grew.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss planning changes, university amalgamations and what they signal about the direction of WA.

Acciona has locked out the owners of the East Rockingham Waste to Energy plant, following a dispute believed to be north of $100 million.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie and journalist Liv Declerck discuss a new paradancing competition in Western Australia.

On today's episode, Matt Mckenzie interviews Jordan Murray about his latest discussion with Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, Matt Mckenzie interviews Mark Beyer about his latest story on tensions between mining and tourism in the coastal town of Lancelin.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie talk billionaire battles, Alcoa and parking levies.

Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has been drawn into the public spat between Perth billionaires Andrew Forrest and Kerry Stokes.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the impact of nine rate rises and the level of WA homeowners behind on mortgages.

Business News gauges the impact of rising interest rates in part one of a series revealing the pressures on borrowers and builders.

Matt Mckenzie interviews Jordan Murray about Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas and his ambitions for a second term. Plus: Billionaire battles, parking levies and Wesfarmers.

Andrew Forrest’s private company is expected to proceed with the redevelopment of the East Perth Power Station, after Kerry Stokes’ Australian Capital Equity backed out.

Seven Group chair Ryan Stokes has sought to ease tensions with Andrew Forrest after revelations the Fortescue Metals Group chair took a swipe at the Stokes empire over a trucking deal.

Andrew Forrest has told Fortescue staff that a decision to pick German giant Liebherr over WesTrac for a major contract has caused a rift with billionaire Kerry Stokes' empire.

Matt Mckenzie interviews Mark Beyer about his latest article on royalty payments. Plus: Metro Homes, City of Perth and rare earths.

More details have emerged about the causes behind the administration of Metro Homes WA (Hamlen Homes), which collapsed yesterday owing $1.4 million.

Another Perth builder has gone under, with administrators appointed to Metro Homes WA Pty Ltd, which also trades as Hamlen Homes.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the opposition's new campaign strategy and Alcoa's water troubles. Plus: Mortgage arrears and the Burrup heritage bid.

As many as 300 Western Australians could fall behind on mortgage payments for each 25 basis point rise in interest rates. Click through for Perth’s mortgage map.

Jordan Murray interviews Matt Mckenzie on his profile of Perth startup U Group. Plus: Fortescue, Westfield Booragoon and mining royalties.

U Group is building momentum in its bid to become Perth’s next unicorn.

Wesfarmers has lodged plans to more than double its ammonia production capacity in Kwinana, hoping to cut reliance on imports.

Mark Pownall talks about WA's potential future as a hub for data centres. Plus: Moves in WA's shadow cabinet, RBA raising rates and construction industry forecasts.

It doesn't stop: The RBA signals rate hikes will continue in the months ahead, as observers declared the central bank's stance had become even tougher.