Matt Mckenzie

Business confidence is approaching lows not seen since the beginning of the pandemic, according to a survey by CCIWA, but the construction industry has a much improved outlook.

State government decisions to sign two new Metronet contracts despite the projects failing economic and social benefit assessments were “extravagant and vain”, the opposition says.

WA exports to Japan have had their strongest 12 months on record, while the state’s imports also hit a new high.

Former Austal executive Greg Jason will not become chief financial officer of Decmil, two weeks after the contractor announced his appointment.

The state’s environmental regulator wants Chevron’s Gorgon LNG plant to hit net zero by 2050, and to offset any reservoir emissions that are not captured and stored underground.

The market operator says it is confident Western Australia will have enough power to get through summer, but wants to be prepared for an emergency.

The nation’s central bank has reacted to concerns about the pace of interest rate rises with a softer-than-expected decision, lifting the official cash rate 25 basis points to be 2.6 per cent.

Stopping inflation may be harder than many expected, while the merits of proposals to boost wages such as pattern bargaining are not clear.

More than $100 million is believed to be owed by ASX-delisted Vietnam Industrial Investments, as the Perth business which had previously boasted high profile directors is sent into liquidation.

There are growing concerns about the risk of recession, and about how long inflation might last. Jesinta Burton and Matt Mckenzie discuss.

Mark Beyer and Matt Mckenzie talk about market volatility, inflation, rising revenue in budgets, Fremantle Ports, NAIF and the next edition of our magazine.

Jordan Murray analyses the usefulness of trade commissioners and potential reforms to get WA the best value from its contingent.

Mark Beyer discusses concerns in the Indigenous business community about fairness and transparency in joint venture arrangements.

South Perth’s council continues to be split on its approach to developing an $80 million swimming pool facility, voting last night to increase pressure on the state government for funding.

Matt McKenzie and Jesinta Burton discuss force majeure clauses and how COVID may change the way risk is distributed.

Almost a third of Western Australians think inflation won’t ease for at least two years, but they’re still more confident than five years ago.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss research which said Australia is the wealthiest country in the world.

The buyer of South Fremantle Power Station should take inspiration from the Hearst Castle on California’s coast.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks about his power and energy feature, including the future of coal, Griffin Coal and the possibility of a state carbon charge.

Santos will appeal a shock court decision to scrap a key approval for the Barossa gas project, and called for urgent action to avoid investment risk flowing to projects across the country.

A power grid without coal will require a major system redesign and billions of dollars in investment.

The cost of the state government's plan to close coal power stations has been further revealed, with Synergy hit by a $570 million impairment.

The Wajarri Yamaji community has voted to approve a land use agreement to build the world’s largest radio telescope in the Murchison, a big step towards starting construction.

Workers stepping onto the Prelude FLNG vessel are set to earn $211,000 at a minimum in the deal signed by Shell to end a devastating union battle.

Iron ore miner Fortescue says it will save about $1.2 billion a year in operating costs by moving to what it calls "real zero" by 2030.

Sev.en Global Investments has bought the Lake Way project from the wreckage of Salt Lake Potash.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the RBA review, inflation targeting, and whether the central bank needs a shake-up.

The state government and private sector should work together to save the heritage-listed South Fremantle Power Station, the developer says.

The federal government has chipped in another $5 million to get Engie's green hydrogen under way, after costs lifted.

Woodside Energy has published key environmental documents as it seeks to start work on the $US20 billion Browse LNG project by mid-decade.

Western Australia’s jobless rate has fallen to 3.1 per cent in August, the second lowest among states and territories.

Jordan Murray talks about the expansion of government since the start of the pandemic and what affect that may have on how much the state's public servants are paid.