Jesinta Burton

Details of the falling-out between SIMPEC and Central Systems have been laid bare in the Supreme Court, with alleged cost blow-outs and contract switch-ups to blame.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about how Black Swan Theatre Company's production of Barracking for the Umpire has brought together medical research, sports and the arts.

Malaysian property developer SKS Group has cleared another hurdle in progressing its $40 million Burswood project, with the Town of Victoria Park council backing the apartment build.

Automotive Holdings Group is facing legal action over claims it failed to disclose a simmering stoush before inking an $18 million takeover deal with European manufacturer KTM.

Simone Grogan discusses her work covering the bedrock industry and talks about the challenges that faced WA's public resources companies in the past year.

Andrew Forrest’s Wyloo Metals has launched an 11th-hour bid to overturn the Supreme Court’s dismissal of its tenement spat with sand miner Quarry Park and Cauldron Energy.

The legal fees Joe Scaffidi and his brother Gino incurred while locked in a seven-year feud will be paid for by the very estate the pair have been sparring over.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell talks about climate risks in the building industry and discusses highlights from her recent conversation with Garry Brown-Neaves.

The Northern Territory government’s lawsuit against energy giant Eni has been put on ice, with the pair sent for private peace talks to resolve their ongoing gas supply stoush.

Western suburbs real estate highflyer Vivien Yap has won a bid to stop her former client from airing “scandalous” details of their legal stoush online, a threat allegedly shared with the state’s top judge.

Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy is being given one last chance to refine its $19 million case against Chinese-owned CITIC, after parts were branded “legally embarrassing” in the Supreme Court.

There are growing concerns about the risk of recession, and about how long inflation might last. Jesinta Burton and Matt Mckenzie discuss.

Eni has lashed the Northern Territory government for “dramatising” its ongoing gas supply woes, amid revelations its deliveries have been running at half of what was contracted.

Jordan Murray analyses the usefulness of trade commissioners and potential reforms to get WA the best value from its contingent.

Explosive allegations levelled against MinRes and boss Chris Ellison at the hands of a former contracts manager will remain under wraps, with the court slashing almost one-third of the claim.

Tanya Plibersek has been given until tomorrow to hand over all documents reviewed for the approval of the Bunbury Outer Ring Road as the legal bid to stop the southern arm continues.

Vivien Yap has launched a second lawsuit against a former client in an 11th-hour bid to thwart an alleged plan to make a "scandalous" legal document public.

Mark Beyer discusses concerns in the Indigenous business community about fairness and transparency in joint venture arrangements.

Little Green Pharma has launched a review of its commercial material after being hit with $372,960 in fines over unlawful advertising claims.

Rio Tinto’s Dampier Salt has been hit with a $20,000 fine after a worker was injured when his head became trapped between an elevated working platform and a salt stacker.

Matt McKenzie and Jesinta Burton discuss force majeure clauses and how COVID may change the way risk is distributed.

A force majeure clause has long been standard in contracts, but COVID may change the way risk is distributed.

The owner of the embattled Ridges iron ore project is facing legal action at the hands of the mine's owner for allegedly failing to pay royalties as part of a two-decade old deal.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss research which said Australia is the wealthiest country in the world.

Business magnate Warren Buffett’s Freo Group is suing global manufacturer Vestas for allegedly abandoning plans to partner on the $317 million Dulacca Renewable Energy project.

Former Iluka Resources boss David Robb is one of four Melbourne Football Club directors facing legal action over a board statement former president Glen Bartlett claims was defamatory.

Treasurer warns worst yet to come

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks about his power and energy feature, including the future of coal, Griffin Coal and the possibility of a state carbon charge.

The state government has vowed to create mining camp rules, fund a legal hub and bolster regulatory resources to tackle sexual misconduct in the mining industry, while calling on the sector to step up.

Chris Ellison-led Mineral Resources and business partner-turned-rival Steve Wyatt’s Destec have reached a peace deal over a highly-charged document-swap, as the battle over their rail venture continues.

Madeleine Stephens previews Business News' ESG series and discusses the inaugural issue covering Australia's net zero ambitions.

The legal bid to stop clearing for the Bunbury Outer Ring Road has been revived amid claims the government refused to hand over documents critical of the offset plan its approval hinges on.