News Articles for Matthew Swinbourn

A proposal to mine sand from the seabed off the northern WA coast has been cleared by the state's environmental watchdog.

AGL Energy's bid to more than triple the output at its Kwinana Swift gas power station south of Perth has received approval from the Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn.

State Environment Minister Matthew Swinbourn will tap the Environmental Protection Authority for advice on the future of water in the west Pilbara, as regional concerns reach boiling point.

The rules around independent panels guiding Chevron on marine turtle and quarantine management at Barrow Island have been tightened by the state.

VRX Silica's Arrowsmith North silica sand project has received environmental approval from state environment minister Matthew Swinbourn.

The Environmental Protection Authority has accepted changes to Woodside Energy's Browse gas proposal, after considering more than 17,000 submissions received over just four weeks.

POSCO's proposed $4.4-billion Pilbara green iron plant has been recommended for approval by the state's environmental watchdog.

The not-for-profit organisation has received $4.8 million from the 2025-26 state budget for its youth homelessness service, allowing it to relaunch a program.

The state government has dismissed Bulletin Resources' appeal over mineral exploration near Ravensthorpe, a move environmental groups described as a landmark decision.

The federal and state environment ministers have lauded the decision by UNESCO to grant World Heritage listing to the Murujuga Cultural Landscape in WA's North West.

The state government will spend nearly $17 million hiring new staff and overhauling assessment regimes to improve lax water and environmental regulation efforts.

The public consultation floodgates have opened on Alcoa's proposals to open new bauxite mines in the Darling Range and increase production at its Pinjarra alumina refinery.

A Deloitte report shows Perth's A-class reserves have collectively contributed $1.7 billion to the Western Australian community.

The state government has awarded MercyCare a contract to operate a women's shelter service, replacing a soon-to-be closed St Bart's facility in East Perth.

The state government will inject an additional $3 million into financial counselling services over two years to help Western Australians experiencing financial hardship.

VRX Silica is likely to receive a determination in due course from new state environment minister Matthew Swinbourn in relation to its Arrowsmith North silica sand development proposal.

Roger Cook's name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia's most influential business and political players published by Business News.

Accommodation provider St Bart's has submitted two applications to build residential facilities in East Perth, estimated to cost a total of $69 million.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes new ministerial appointments, Dan Sweet, Priya Brown, Kellie Benda, Jen Leys, and additions to the management team for New World Resources.

Three Labor MPs have been elevated to Premier Roger Cook's cabinet, while his former right-hand man has parachuted right into a senior ministerial support role.

The state government has belatedly disclosed the fees paid to law firm Ashurst for advice on Griffin Coal after being criticised by the Auditor General.

What role will unions and factions play in Mark McGowan's second term?

Mark McGowan has expanded the number of members serving as parliamentary secretaries, possibly foreshadowing future ministerial appointments.

The state government will review the security of payments for local subcontractors, while also establishing an industry advisory group, chaired by experienced barrister John Fiocco, to facilitate the review.