Jesinta joined Business News as breaking news reporter in 2021, covering politics, courts, and property. Jesinta began her career with Fairfax Media in 2017, working in Esperance and the South West before covering Perth’s south-east. In 2018, she was awarded Best Regional News Coverage by the Rural Media Association of WA. She took out Gold for Best Investigative Reporting and Best Local Breaking News Coverage at the AABP Awards in 2022. Jesinta studied at Curtin University, where she graduated with a master’s degree in Journalism.
A Western Australian builder has lodged plans to construct a $15.3 million off-the-grid tourism development across a 41-hectare site overlooking the coastline in Wilyabrup.
Health Minister Roger Cook has confirmed the state is grappling with two evolving situations involving three COVID-positive truck drivers who entered WA last week.
Plans to build a $40 million office building adjacent to the heritage-listed Bishop’s House on Mounts Bay Road have surfaced, a site owned by one of central Perth's biggest commercial property owners.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie go behind the ATO's latest corporate tax transparency report and weigh up the merits of company tax reform.
The Nedlands-based property giant behind Hillarys Boat Harbour and Coventry Village has lodged plans to build a $144 million mixed-use development on Stirling Highway.
Aged Care provider Adventist Care has unveiled the second stage of its Rossmoyne Waters redevelopment, lodging plans to build a new $45 million facility.
Fortescue Metals Group chief executive Elizabeth Gaines will step away from her role as the iron ore miner makes the transition to a green energy and resources group.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie weigh up the arguments for and against a sector-wide merger of WA's universities.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray goes through some of the highlights of Business News' latest executive salary survey.
The property arm of Andrew Forrest’s Tattarang has acquired Yallingup’s Cape Lodge, including the eight-acre private vineyard which exclusively produces the hotel’s premium wine.
Accused child sex offender James Hayward will get to keep his seat and his parliamentary salary after making a brief appearance at Parliament House overnight.
WA Police have executed a search warrant at Parliament House this afternoon, just days after South West politician James Hayward was charged with child sex abuse.
South Perth-based property development firm Stirling Capital has unveiled the latest iteration of its $32 million plan to build a six-storey apartment block in Jolimont.
Andrew Forrest’s agricultural investments vehicle will acquire New Norcia Farm as part of a $40 million move designed to underpin the expansion of its cattle and beef supply chain.
Tattarang’s property arm Fiveight has unveiled new plans to revamp Cottesloe’s ageing Indiana Teahouse, featuring restaurants, cafés, a rooftop pool and a boutique hotel.
The regional planning body has unanimously approved a $400 million wind farm near Kojonup, after concerns about the impact of the turbines on local farmers.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss whether there's a case to be made for increasing wages for public school teachers.
Creditors of Pindan and its contracting arm have accepted a $14.3 million deal from its parent company, despite more than 220 getting an average return of less than 0.56 per cent.
James Hayward has officially resigned from The Nationals WA this morning, just 24 hours after appearing in Perth Magistrates Court charged with child sex abuse.
Global car rental giant Europcar has expanded its footprint in Western Australia after signing a long-term franchise agreement with Bassendean-based Aus Fleet Solutions Group.
Inglewood-based consultancy Reliance Finance is chasing property mogul Allen Caratti and his partner Tina Bazzo for almost $1 million over a loan allegedly issued more than seven years ago.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer dissects the challenges, pushback and support facing the state government's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill.
More direct flights to Perth and international tourist advertising are part of a $185 million plan announced by Mark McGowan to help the state reopen to the world.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison used Tuesday's national cabinet to urge state and territory leaders to stick to their reopening plans, despite Omicron raising anxieties about the virus.