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.
Macmahon Contractors is suing Kuwait-based Agility Logistics, claiming the company is still in possession of equipment it agreed to transport to Queensland six months ago.
The state’s peak planning body has approved a $28 million wharf extension at Henderson, a project expected to boost Western Australia's bid for increased involvement in submarine maintenance work.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a state-wide lockdown from midnight tonight following confirmation of two new locally-acquired cases of COVID-19.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Matt Mckenzie reviews the increasingly complex and conflicted government policies in the energy sector.
Land developer Peet has launched legal action against three companies it contracted to design and build retaining walls within its 2,800-lot Shorehaven residential estate in Perth’s north.
The federal government has come under fire for its COVID-19 disaster relief plan, which will not extend to Western Australians affected by last month’s snap lockdown.
Woolworths’ private development arm has lodged plans to build a $26.5 million shopping centre on Murray Street adjacent to the former Princess Margaret Hospital site.
Consumer Protection has stepped in to assist WA customers affected by the collapse of national removalist company SFG Relocations, amid complaints from those waiting on deliveries, refunds and insurance issues.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses the past six months of capital raisings, stock market listings and takeover deals.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, managing editor Sean Cowan discusses potential election reforms for the West Australian Football Commission.
The fate of aged care provider Bethanie’s $16 million apartment plan hangs in the balance after the City of Fremantle pushed for it to be refused over concerns it would be an over-development of the site.
The state’s Supreme Court has ruled the corruption watchdog should have to hand back documents it seized as part of a probe into allegations of misconduct by former MPs.
Lithium company Liontown Resources is undertaking a $50 million capital raising, with the funds expected to help accelerate the progression of its Kathleen Valley project.
A Leederville-based property development manager and its managing director are facing legal action over allegedly failing to repay $2.1 million in loans.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the City of Perth and the state government's differing views for a public swimming pool in East Perth.
The state’s health department has launched a review of protocols at all major regional hospitals, as Mark McGowan urges New South Wales to get its COVID-19 outbreak under control.
The head contractors for the state government’s troubled $1.86 billion Forrestfield Airport Link are suing engineering consultancy GHD, claiming it failed to prepare an adequate design concept.
Mineral Commodities (MRC) is facing its third lawsuit from former boss Mark Caruso, who claims he and his company Zurich Bay Holdings are owed a total of $2.2 million in entitlements.
On today's episode of At Close of Business, senior editor Mark Beyer discusses the long list of aspiring miners emerging amid the latest iron ore boom.
The EPA has recommended the approval of BCI Minerals’ proposed $779 million Mardie salt and potash project in the Pilbara, subject to a suite of conditions.
Basil Zempilas has reaffirmed his support for the Perth City Deal after the state government lashed the city's councillors for voting against developing a public swimming pool at the WACA Ground.
Restrictions imposed following last week’s lockdown are expected to be further eased from midnight, as the government grapples with an evolving situation involving a ship off Geraldton.