Jack McGinn

In this podcast, Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss Woodside's big week; Qantas hearing; Mineral Resources; De Grey; South Perth's timber tower; and plans for an ex-premier's house.

Public sector net debt fell for a fourth consecutive year last financial year, despite the state reporting a 30 per cent increase in infrastructure spend to a record $9.2 billion.

The Federal Court has found conditional approval of planned seismic testing by Woodside Energy off the North West coast was granted outside the regulator's statutory power.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the surprising origins of the Regional University Hub initiative being rolled out across the country. 

A model born in Geraldton is part of the solution to a growing problem in the tertiary education system.

Construction industry long service leave liability increased more than 17 per cent in WA last financial year, as strong building activity pushed the registered workforce past 123,000 people.

Woodside Energy’s partnership with the Fremantle Dockers will extend into a 15th year, with the pair agreeing to extend their sponsorship arrangement for a further two seasons.

Perth-based Adenco, a contractor engaged by the likes of Rio Tinto, BHP and Roy Hill, has been acquired by rapidly expanding UK-based engineering firm RSK Group.

A court-imposed injunction on seismic testing by Woodside Energy will continue until the end of Thursday at the earliest, following a Federal Court hearing in Perth today.

Simone Grogan and Jack McGinn discuss the lessons learned during ASX reporting season.

The federal government’s employment white paper addresses a wide range of issues, but business groups warn it could be nullified by proposed industrial relations changes.

The economic value Western Australia’s racing industry exceeded $1 billion in the 2021-22 financial year, up more than $330 million against pre-pandemic figures.

Strike Energy has become the Perth Basin’s newest gas producer, commissioning gas into the state’s Parmelia pipeline from its Walyering joint venture project.

Senior journalists Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss the emergence of the oyster industry in WA.

Resource Capital Funds has struck a deal to sell resources-focused engineering consultant Ausenco to a trio of US investment firms for around US$578 million ($900 million).

In this podcast, Mark Pownall and Jack McGinn discuss the latest on Chevron's IR deal, WA's top builders, potash deal, road funding, battery contacts, Synergy, Water Corp, tower plans, barramundi and Twiggy's mansion.

Chevron Australia and Offshore Alliance members have agreed to draft revised enterprise agreements, paving the way for an end to strike action off WA's coast.

Claire Tyrrell and Jack McGinn discuss the plans of Forrest empire property division Fiveight and its inaugural chief Paige Walker.

The opening of a new solar robotics facility in Canning Vale has been lauded by Minister for Innovation Stephen Dawson as testament to the state’s emerging technology capabilities.

State-owned energy retailer Synergy has recorded a before tax loss of $732.6 million last financial year, attributed to contracts where expenses exceed economic benefit.

Negotiations between Offshore Alliance and Chevron have failed to reach agreement this week, ahead of a Fair Work Commission hearing on Friday.

Fremantle Ports moved a record number of containers last financial year while the Pilbara Ports Authority reported a profit increase of more than 30 per cent, according to annual reports.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the growth of new energy projects across the state of Western Australia.

Chevron Australia has told a parliamentary inquiry into the domestic gas reservation policy that it would willingly open its books to the public to demonstrate it is meeting local commitments.

The WA Nationals have formally welcomed Louise Kingston as the upper house replacement for disgraced former MP James Hayward, who was disqualified from parliament late last month.

Tom Zaunmayr and Jack McGinn discuss regional representation in the state's upper house.

Rapid change in the hydrogen context on a national and global scale and technological feasibility are among the reasons cited for the state’s decision to refresh its Renewable Hydrogen Strategy.

The state government has awarded more than $1 billion worth of contracts to two international firms tasked with delivering battery energy storage at Kwinana and Collie.

The average amount of payroll tax paid by those in the state’s lowest qualifying bracket increased more than 30 per cent last financial year, part of an overall $5 billion generated by the tax in WA.

Nadia Budihardjo and Jack McGinn discuss an uptick in spending on new primary schools in Perth's outer suburbs.

The Water Corporation has confirmed it will defer development of battery storage facilities, after an Infrastructure WA report highlighted risks attached to its plan.

Chevron has restored its Wheatstone gas facility to full production after a fault limited its output for four days in the midst of an ongoing battle with Offshore Alliance.