Matt Mckenzie

Woodside says its Scarborough project will be one of the lowest-carbon LNG sources in Australia, as it came under renewed fire from environmentalists today.

Retail sales fell 1.5 per cent in Western Australia in April but merchandise exports continued to boom, hitting a record $205 billion in the previous 12 months.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla estimates it could soon be spending $1 billion annually buying Australian minerals, with the country also well positioned for low carbon manufacturing.

Western Australia’s domestic economy grew substantially in the March quarter, as the country continued a strong bounceback from the pandemic recession.

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has hinted he believes Yagan Square has design flaws, after the precinct suffered a wave of closures.

In this week’s podcast, Mark Pownall and Matt Mckenzie discuss Pindan, Covid response, workplace death, Geraldton supercomputer, HBF acquisition, driver shortage, WA philanthropy, and indigenous bu

There’s strong interest from potential offtake partners for a Mid West urea plant, Strike Energy said today, while it works on deals for water and port access.

A 50 megawatt solar farm could be installed at Woodside’s Pluto plant near Karratha.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss quantum computing, what it means for WA, and what it means for the world.

A huge supercomputer is planned in Geraldton by ASX-listed DUG Technology, with an intended capacity of 200 petaflops and adding to the pipeline of new compute power in WA.

Perth’s Pawsey Supercomputer is supporting scientific research into quantum computing and will soon process data from the world’s biggest telescope.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the week in politics, including two big federal announcements on subsidies for oil refining and a gas power station.

Asian engagement is still critical to the state’s trade agenda, Deputy Premier Roger Cook said today, while acknowledging the government may have muddled its messaging in recent weeks.

Toronto-listed First Quantum Minerals will sell 30 per cent of the Ravensthorpe nickel mine to South Korean Posco for $CAD240 million, with plans to consider battery precursor materials.

Unemployment fell slightly to 4.9 per cent in Western Australia, despite 15,000 people losing jobs in April.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss WA Liberal leader David Honey's life and his vision for WA.

Pindan Group’s assets could soon be on the market as administrators EY trawl through the remnants of the construction group, with 500 subcontractors expected to be affected.

Woodside will take a loss of between $50 million and $80 million as it exits its 50 per cent share of the Kitimat project in Canada, after partner Chevron also left the development.

Administrators from EY have been appointed to various Pindan Group companies from 5pm this afternoon.

In his first major interview as Liberal leader, David Honey spoke to Business News about his childhood, desire for a compassionate society, and threats to WA’s prosperity.

Western Power estimates the price tag of union requests in a worsening industrial dispute could be $31 million a year, with a further work stoppage looming next week.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss this year's federal budget and the long-term economic outlook.

Early investigations of the Oakajee Strategic Industrial Area by Arup suggest the Mid West locale will be a good site for renewable hydrogen production.

Shell has largely won a federal court battle in a long running dispute with the Australian Taxation Office over its $2.3 billion purchase of Browse LNG assets from Chevron.

Personal income tax offsets and business expensing deductions will be extended; while the government has lifted spending promises for the year ahead by $25 billion.

The state government has a huge aspirational target to have 200 gigawatts of hydrogen capacity by 2040, but needs to prepare for hurdles with land use, environmental impact and native title.

Kerry Stokes' Seven Group has announced an off-market takeover bid to up its stake in Boral, valuing the Sydney-based industrial company at nearly $8 billion.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss the current labour shortages and what they mean for WA's booming mining sector.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie talk about what we can expect in next Tuesday's federal budget.

Construction of Horizon Power’s Denham renewable hydrogen project will soon get under way, a $7.3 million pilot of the fuel’s potential.

Workers from the Electrical Trades Union are planning industrial action against Western Power next week, and more looms.

China’s key economic planning department has suspended a diplomatic channel for economic discussions with Australia, although the impact could be minimal.