Jesinta Burton

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie outlines some of the biggest challenges facing some of WA's biggest projects in the year ahead.

West Perth-based developer G Living has lodged plans to build a $9.5 million mixed-use development in Nedlands, but the project may have hit a hurdle.

Western Australia has recorded 13 new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, as the Coolbellup cluster continues to grow.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Gary Adshead and Matt Mckenzie discuss the challenge for the Liberals and the Nationals one year after the state election.

Crown Perth boss Lonnie Bossi has stepped down after almost three decades with the embattled casino business, just months after fronting the royal commission.

WA has recorded seven new local cases of COVID-19, while Mark McGowan says his border opening delay has received strong support.

Property magnate Adrian Fini has offered a first look at his $280 million plan to transform Smiths Beach into a coastal village.

The planned February 5 reopening of the state's borders has been cancelled amid a surge in Omicron-driven hospitalisations on the east coast, but Mark McGowan has promised a more compassionate approach.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, managing editor Sean Cowan outlines why he thinks Cricket Australia should overhaul the BBL.

The ANF has pleaded with the government not to reopen the border on February 5 after detailing the conflicting advice received by healthcare workers linked to yesterday’s COVID case.

WA has recorded five new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, including another case who contracted the virus from an unknown source.

BHP is mounting a legal claim against Western Areas after it was forced to fork out more than $1 million in compensation because of an alleged insurance bungle.

The City of Nedlands is on alert this afternoon as fire crews attempt to control a blaze in Karrakatta that is now a possible threat to lives and homes.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer walks through Business News' annually collated corporate finance data and highlights some key takeaways.

Text messages between Mark McGowan and John Quigley will become public as part of his defamation battle with Clive Palmer.

WA has recorded another two local cases of COVID-19 overnight, one having contracted the virus from an unknown source.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Claire Tyrrell and Jesinta Burton explain the history of the SDAU and detail efforts to make expedited approvals for major projects a permanent part of the planning process in WA.

The construction of an exclusive $100 million country club in Bindoon spearheaded by Singaporean developer Ascapia Capital has officially begun.

Western Australia has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, both of which are connected to the ever-growing Cockburn Omicron cluster.

The state government has cracked down on councils obstructing the around-the-clock delivery of goods to supermarkets, as concerns mount about supply chain disruptions.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie goes behind the scenes of WA's healthcare system to explore whether the state gets the best outcomes from the growing health budget.

The state government is pushing ahead with implementing an expedited planning pathway.

The Supreme Court has ordered the sale of a multi-million dollar property in Bentley after a two-decade partnership between two Perth businessmen soured.

WA has recorded no new local COVID cases since the return of the mask mandate overnight, but the Premier has warned Omicron is likely lingering in the community.

Making headlines, Andrew Miller tells businesses to prepare ahead of WA border reopening, Hancock Prospecting progresses Mulga Downs iron ore project and CBH Group's $25 million rail loading facility gets the green light.

The state’s largest grain handler has been given the green light to build a $25 million rail loading facility, as it breaks ground on its new $50 million Kwinana fertiliser project.

Making headlines, WA announces the nation's strictest vaccine rules as it records two new local cases of COVID-19, Blackstone increases its bid for Crown Resorts and former Joondalup mayor Troy Pickard dies aged 48.

By the end of the month, WA will introduce the broadest COVID vaccination requirements in the nation, with the unvaccinated to be barred from pubs, gyms, gigs and entertainment venues.

Western Australia has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, as investigations into the source of yesterday’s mystery case continue.

Making headlines, latest COVID-19 case acquired from an unknown source, Oliver Wyman buys Azure Consulting, GWR shares up 13 per cent and BHP’s South Flank moves to autonomous haulage.

A property developer linked to two contentious Nedlands proposals has secured 2,000 square metres of riverside real estate in Dalkeith for $12.4 million.

Western Australia has recorded two new local cases of COVID-19 overnight, one of whom acquired the virus from an unknown source.