Jesinta Burton

International arrivals to Western Australia will double to 530 per week from next Saturday, as the state reaches a 70 per cent double dose COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Vulcan Energy Resources has won a Federal Court bid to temporarily prevent the republication of a report criticising the ASX-listed company.

FRP Capital’s $22 million Yanchep Central expansion plan is set to get the green light from the development assessment panel after receiving the backing of the City of Wanneroo.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Matt Mckenzie explores future challenges for WA's exports industries and details the state's biggest overseas traders.

Crawley-based Artrya has been shortlisted as a preferred supplier of AI software by the UK Health Service for its heart disease detection program.

Senex Energy has recommended shareholders back South Korean steel manufacturer Posco’s $852 million takeover offer, with Gina Rinehart's Hancock Energy potentially investing.

Wesfarmers will make a foray into the health and beauty sector after winning the takeover battle with Sigma Healthcare for Priceline owner Australian Pharmaceutical Industries.

The neighbours of a $35 million four-storey apartment development in the state’s South West have lost a Supreme Court bid to challenge its approval.

Agave Developments’ $6.6 million six-storey apartment project on Broadway is heading back to the development assessment panel, despite having not yet gained the support of the City of Nedlands.

The state opposition and sections of the business community have criticised the state government’s “skeleton” of a COVID-19 transition plan, with Western Australia still without a date for the reopening of borders.

Western Australia will reopen once the state reaches a double dose vaccination rate of 90 per cent, but a date won’t be finalised until December.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer unpacks what goes into a search fund and their emergence as an investment vehicle in Perth.

Property developer Saracen has received the green light to pursue a $24 million refurbishment of the 120-year-old Royal George Hotel and build a nine-storey apartment beside it.

Liquidators for land developer GH1 are pursuing former director Tina Bazzo on four fronts to take back shares and properties allegedly transferred to various entities in her control before its collapse.

A Welshpool-based metal fabrication company and its manager have been hit with $650,000 in fines over an incident which left an employee with serious burns.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens on an Uber-style, job-sharing platform for Perth's waste industry.

The construction of Catholic Homes’ $34.5 million aged care facility in Belmont has begun today, after Perkins Builders was awarded the contract to build the new 96-bed development.

An eleventh hour move by Pindan's Singaporean owner to almost double its DOCA proposal to $12.3 million will lead to an adjournment of a planned creditors' meeting tomorrow.

The state government is set to release its roadmap out of the COVID-19 pandemic this Friday, announcing a $400 million boost for WA's healthcare system.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens profiles WA's major recycling projects.

Contractors and employees left out of pocket by the collapse of Pindan could face further payment delays, as Oxley Holdings revises its $7.5 million offer amid threats of legal action.

Premier Mark McGowan’s former chief of staff has been appointed to the board of state government agency VenuesWest, just eight months after his resignation.

Perth’s residential property market is continuing to lose steam, with housing values dropping for the first time in almost 18 months.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior journalist Claire Tyrrell investigates the story behind Mirvac's developments at Burswood Peninsula.

Bassendean-based Aus Fleet Solutions Group will drop its long-standing affiliation with Thrifty to work with global car rental giant Europcar.

Rio Tinto's Hope Downs 2 iron ore project is expected to be subject to the highest level of scrutiny by the state’s environmental watchdog.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie dissect what's in Australia's plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Perron Group has been granted approval to proceed with its $1 billion plan for Cockburn, the largest project to make its way through the state's expedited planning pathway.

Billionaire James Packer has admitted he should have resigned as chair of the board overseeing Perth casino earlier, while conceding there were many oversights during his time at the helm.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton on how architects are navigating density, heritage and community sentiment.

Bunbury-based Perkins Builders has been appointed to spearhead the construction of an $18 million holiday accommodation precinct and microbrewery in Dunsborough.

Industrial action that threatened to restrict access to goods ahead of Christmas has been subdued ahead of a meeting between Fremantle Port Authority and the national maritime union.