Jack McGinn

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss the increased focus on environmental protection in the South West region of Western Australia.

The 10 per cent owner of the Shell-operated Prelude floating LNG project reported a post-tax loss of $US3.4 million ($5.2 million) in 2023, despite gross profit of almost $US76 million.

Woodside Energy has completed its sale of a 10 per cent interest in the Scarborough LNG project to Japanese interests, as the project’s development continues.

A proposal to permanently expand the operating hours of the Kemerton gas power plant has been referred to the Environmental Protection Authority, as the state seeks to firm its energy future.

Mineral Resources has hailed the latest results from its Lockyer gas project in the Perth Basin as the highest quality in the region, as it turns its exploration attention to the region’s oil potential.

Liv Declerck and Jack McGinn discuss increased biosecurity measures being taken to keep WA produce safe.

The Nationals WA have accused Regional Development Minister Don Punch of misleading the people of the South West in relation to the affairs of Bunbury’s Dolphin Discovery Centre.

Zinc bromine and sodium sulphur batteries will be tested at microgrids in regional Western Australia, as Horizon Power looks to beat the impacts of heat on its remote storage solutions.

The Liberal Party of WA has finalised the top 18 spots on its Legislative Council ticket, as the state approaches its first election without multi-member electoral regions in 2025.

The state government believes a $21.5 million investment to support 150 new construction apprenticeships will boost the sector in WA, but concedes there are continued challenges.

Around 150 workers at CIMIC Group subsidiary UGL have been stood down at Albemarle’s Kemerton lithium plant expansion, with the contractor’s role on the project coming to an end.

BHP has reportedly stood down part of a contract workforce at its Kalgoorlie nickel smelter, a month after it delayed plans to build a camp to support more than 1,000 workers at the project.

Western Power will contract emergency power support from third parties in the Goldfields, as it seeks to avoid a repeat of the disruption caused by severe outages in January.

The Australian Energy Market Operator has asked for almost $100 million to be added to its budgetary allowance, funded by market participants, as it grapples energy transition expenses.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent following its second board meeting of the year, its third consecutive pause in the current cycle.

The Liberal Party of WA says a $103.5 million cost of living assistance program for WA families with school-aged children should be better targeted to support those in need.

BHP has "demobilised" part of the contract workforce at its remote West Musgrave nickel-copper development project, reducing onsite jobs by around a quarter.

Clough’s Italian owner Webuild has exceeded 2023 financial guidance across its global portfolio, in its first year as the owner of the Perth-founded business.

Jack McGinn and Tom Zaunmayr discuss the politicisation of the cashless card welfare initiative.

High-profile Woodside Energy chair Richard Goyder has been endorsed for reelection as a director of the LNG producer, ahead of its annual general meeting next month.

Western Australia will lose its shine as a critical minerals jurisdiction if efforts aren’t made to keep up with global trends, according to the head of Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss the career to date of WA Energy Minister Reece Whitby.

The Fair Work Commission has reserved judgement on intervention in the ongoing dispute between union pilots at Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation and their employer.

Reece Whitby’s journey from political journalist to minister in charge of critical portfolios has been far from conventional.

Union members working as pilots at Qantas subsidiary Network Aviation will strike for two more days from tomorrow, with a fund now being drawn down to support those taking action.

Recently shuttered Library Nightclub owner Perth City Enterprises Pty Ltd has been placed in liquidation following a general meeting of company members today.

Woodside Energy says offtake interest in its planned hydrogen projects has been slower than expected, as it pushes its case for government tax credits on proposed US production.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of WA expects economic growth to slow this year, as it keeps an eye on activity in the Chinese property market.

Navy chiefs from the US, UK and Australia will meet in Perth in July as the 2027 deadline for nuclear submarines at Rockingham draws closer.

Western Australia’s ‘Canberra hub’ will become a reality at the end of March, supporting what the state government has levelled its new ‘Canberra strategy’.

Infrastructure WA has expressed doubt over Western Power’s ability to deliver a series of critical upgrades to the northern part of the South West Interconnected System by 2027.

Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss the challenges and opportunities in the emerging oil and gas decommissioning industry.