Jesinta Burton

The number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases in WA has risen by 194 overnight, more than four times the number of community infections reported just three days ago.

Perth Airport has won its lengthy court bid to retrieve aeronautical fees from Qantas Airways, with the airline expected to pay more than $9 million following a court decision this morning.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens delves into the surprise impact Instagram influencers are having on a handful of Perth businesses.

The impact of January’s Omicron case surge on the labour force has been laid bare, with hours worked dropping almost 9 per cent, while unemployment remains at a 13-year low.

Western Australia has experienced another record surge in locally acquired COVID cases, with a further 177 reported overnight.

Prominent Perth real estate agent Vivien Yap has launched legal action over threats allegedly made to disrupt her business and cause her "pain and suffering".

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie digs into Metronet railcar manufacturing to find out if the state government's commitment to local content stacks up.

Rio Tinto will release documents to MinRes after being dragged into the Chris Ellison-led company's row with Destec over confidential information claims.

A Karratha man has won a defamation claim against Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media after he was incorrectly identified as Cleo Smith's alleged abductor.

The number of locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in WA has skyrocketed overnight, with 115 new local cases recorded in the past 24 hours.

Clive Palmer has described his disbelief, fear and withdrawal from public life amid “the war” against him, as he took to the witness stand in his stoush with Mark McGowan.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie discusses why environmental approvals are taking years.

Acciona has launched legal action to get out of its contract on Macquarie’s $700 million waste-to-energy project in Kwinana, claiming it has been hamstrung by Western Australia’s border rules.

COVID WRAP: Mark McGowan promises to unveil a new border reopening date as WA records 62 new COVID cases, aged care springs into action and Qantas extends Darwin-London flights.

DevelopWise has lodged plans to build a second $20 million apartment block in Mount Pleasant, but the City of Melville has pushed for it to be refused.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, managing editor Sean Cowan weighs in on what Cricket Australia has lost with the departure of Justin Langer.

Western Australia has recorded 75 new cases of COVID-19 overnight, including a significant jump in the number of community cases.

James Hayward has vowed to continue in his role as member for the South West, claiming bowing out would send a message that anyone could be axed over an “untested allegation”.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, columnist Gary Adshead and senior journalist Matt Mckenzie weigh in on the optimal date for WA to reopen to the rest of the country.

Prominent businessman Nev Power will have to wait another two weeks to find out whether he will serve jail time after pleading guilty to two counts of breaching the state’s COVID-19 travel restrictions.

The number of locally acquired COVID-19 cases in Western Australia has climbed by 51 overnight, as an unvaccinated man in his 70s became the second person in WA to die of the virus.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens provides insight into how the businesses caring for WA's most vulnerable are steeling for a COVID-19 outbreak.

NRW Holdings has mounted a $15 million legal claim against Nathan River Resources over works it claims it provided at the company's Roper Bar mine but was never paid for.

COVID WRAP: WA has recorded its highest number of local COVID cases since the start of the pandemic, as the state government unveils a $77 million support package.

Perth investor Stephen Dobson is suing former partner and Horizon Power chair Samantha Tough in pursuit of his half of the $2.7 million Mosman Park home the pair once shared.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens reports back on exciting developments for WA's breweries.

The state’s forestry body has slammed the government over its logging ban support package, as business owners grapple with workers quitting and possible bankruptcy.

COVID WRAP: Health minister warns WA could experience galloping COVID numbers any day now as the state records 94 cases and Rapid Antigen Tests for new arrivals.

The 11,000 square metre Belmont property once occupied by collapsed building company Pindan is up for sale, one of several assets to hit the market.

WA has recorded one of the largest annual construction cost spikes in the nation, with rising materials costs and supply chain disruptions predicted to continue.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray investigates how competitive teachers' salaries are in WA compared to the rest of Australia.

The man tasked with overseeing the McGowan government’s flagship Metronet project, Anthony Kannis, has been promoted to director general of the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.