Jesinta Burton

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Simone Grogan reviews the year in business for WA's nickel mining sector.

Roy Hill will undertake an urgent review of the greenhouse gas management at its ever-growing Pilbara iron ore mine after an appeal uncovered "ambiguities" in the EPA’s emissions calculations.

The state government will strengthen environmental controls on its Bunbury Outer Ring Road project amid a groundswell of opposition, after a probe found they did not go far enough.

The parliamentary inquiry into FIFO practices has highlighted the need for significant cultural change.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the RBA's reasoning for lifting interest rates, why more rises are expected, and what it means for the election.

A three-day trial has been set to determine whether WA's COVID border rules are reason enough to allow contractor Acciona to exit Macquarie’s $700 million Avertas Energy project.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer offers highlights from his recent conversation with Rob Cole following his appointment as chair of Iluka Resources.

WA-based pastoral and winery company Heytesbury has reported its profit doubled in 2021 amid valuation gains driven primarily by its cattle business.

Euroz Hartleys has discontinued its lawsuit against four former employees it claimed had stolen confidential data before moving to competitor Canaccord Genuity.

A new ministerial taskforce will oversee the distribution of $252 million to address the growing pressure on WA's emergency departments and ambulance ramping.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray debate what role governments should play in backing critical minerals.

The state government will fund $62 million in water and electricity infrastructure upgrades on Rottnest Island, supporting a plan to power 75 per cent of the reserve using renewable energy.

Mark McGowan has told the state’s workforce it’s time to return to Perth’s CBD, insisting the pandemic peak has passed and the finish line is now in sight.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell takes a deep dive into how the private sector is bolstering Perth's supply of affordable housing.

Former Melbourne Football Club chair Glen Bartlett is suing Nine Entertainment Co and two high-profile journalists for damages over a series of articles he claims were defamatory.

The owners of a Kalgoorlie newsagency which sold a winning ticket in February’s $120 million Powerball jackpot are taking a customer and Lotterywest to court amid a dispute over the winnings.

WA has recorded 8,889 new COVID cases and seven deaths overnight, as the state prepares to return to baseline health measures.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie talk about why record inflation shouldn't be a mystery to onlookers.

Fiore Group has lost its bid to hold on to the $15 million Peppermint Grove heritage home it tried to buy from pearl farmer Lyndon Brown, ending a two-and-a-half year settlement debacle.

COVID cases in WA have risen by 8,392 and 10 historical deaths overnight, as the state opposition calls for an end to employment vaccination mandates.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell traces the life and times of Cath Hart through her regional Queensland upbringing to leading the Real Estate Institute's state division.

Leichhardt Industrial's $280 million solar salt project in the Pilbara has received a major boost, with Melbourne's billionaire Smorgon family buying a 20 per cent stake in the project.

The state government has announced plans to end the indoor mask mandate from Friday, following mounting pressure from the opposition and the state’s business community.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jesinta Burton and Matt Mckenzie discuss whether Australia's low unemployment is driven by the inflation environment.

The state government has agreed to stump up an extra $26.9 million for businesses affected by its impending native logging ban, bowing to pressure from the state’s peak forestry body.

Wanneroo council has pushed for the refusal of Woolworths’ $16 million commercial precinct proposal, despite the city’s administration originally backing the plan.

Mark Beyer and Jesinta Burton discuss the PM's Perth visit, his promises for the mining sector, labour shortages, residential builders, BHP and Rio, Tawarri Hot Springs, OBH project, Dradgin and Chrysos Corp's IPO.

ASIC has banned a Landsdale-based director from managing companies for more than four years after three of his businesses collapsed with $10 million in debts.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray and political editor Gary Adshead discuss WA's unregulated tow truck industry.

Perth could soon be home to the world’s tallest timber building, after Victoria-based Grange Development lodged plans to build a $350 million apartment tower in South Perth.

Dradgin has lodged a legal claim over the alleged structural issues at its $110 million SubiXO development in a bid to “preserve its rights”.

WA’s daily COVID cases have spiked again, with 9,134 new infections and two historical deaths recorded overnight, as the state government expands the flu vaccination program.