Matt Mckenzie

Alinta Energy is seeking environmental assent for a 60 megawatt gas generator and 40MW battery in Port Hedland, after development approval was deferred.

Border restrictions will be introduced between WA and the Northern Territory, Queensland, and ACT at 6pm Sunday, after concerns of significant spreading from a mine site.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss what the return of Barnaby Joyce means for net-zero policy and new numbers on the state's royalty bonanza.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the federal government's decision to reject a big green hydrogen project on environmental grounds.

Freo port workers will strike tomorrow at the inner harbour as part of an escalating industrial battle.

It would not be easy to replace the economic benefits China has brought WA, but reliance brings risk.

Cultural knowledge was key when a well-known Manjimup truffle supplier rebranded in readiness for Asian markets.

Synergy will run a rapid expression of interest process to redevelop the South Fremantle Power Station, after receiving an unsolicited bid.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss the difficulties of diversifying WA's trade with Asia.

There’s speculation Perth’s only remaining direct flight to Jakarta will be cancelled, potentially hitting local agribusiness exporters.

The difficulty of building large scale hydrogen export projects has been brought into sharp focus after a multi-billion dollar Pilbara proposal was knocked back on environmental grounds.

The state’s unemployment rate may be nearing the full employment level, the state’s business lobby has warned, amid concerns about a worker shortage.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss SafeWA breaches, the CCC battle and the UK trade deal impact.

The petroleum industry and environmental activists may have clashed this week but they are both heading in the same direction on emissions reduction.

Unemployment has fallen to the lowest level since 2013 in Western Australia, with employment of women well above pre-COVID levels.

Rooftop solar uptake could grow by 8 per cent a year in the next decade, while household batteries are proving popular in the western suburbs.

Travellers from New South Wales who have visited COVID-19 exposure sites have been told to self-isolate for two weeks, potentially impacting APPEA conference delegates.

Hydrogen hopeful Hazer Group has revealed its planned demonstration plant could cost 29 per cent more than first estimated, with shares down 9 per cent.

Rail networks are modernising amid a big construction pipeline in WA.

Western Australia will be battling with other states to build a hydrogen industry, and won’t be able to rely on its traditional advantages, a senior state bureaucrat has said.

Premier Mark McGowan has continued to put the heat on his federal counterparts over their handling of Australia’s relationship with China.

The world risks national oil companies stepping in to replace private capital if emissions reduction is poorly handled, Kevin Gallagher has warned, after the industry came under fire from Andrew Forrest today.

Retail spending will drop 1.4 per cent in WA in the financial year ahead, Deloitte expects.

A couple of local trials could boost recovery from intestinal disease and depression.

Female researchers and entrepreneurs have powered many of WA’s health care advancements.

More than $100 million has been raised in recent weeks for onshore oil and gas developments in WA.

Scott Morrison is ready to talk with China when they come to the table, he told a Perth audience today, while Australia’s economic recovery shows the importance of enabling business.

A new carbon target for Woodside’s Pluto LNG has been approved; Chevron has invested in solar; and six carbon capture projects have been granted $50 million.

Hybrid Systems Australia has signed a 10-year lease for a facility at Perth Airport to manufacture standalone power systems, and announced an acquisition.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss what is driving WA's stellar economic data and the state government's household bills policy.

The state’s business lobby has called for the electrical union to come to the negotiating table as Western Power workers planned a 48 hour strike action this week.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss onshore petroleum developments in the Canning Basin and Mid-West, and $100 million raised to fund them.