Jesinta Burton

The state government has announced $9.2 million in initiatives aimed at re-engaging out-of-contract apprentices and addressing the state’s worsening skills shortage.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss support for WA's businesses during lockdowns, and the federal vaccine rollout.

Premier Mark McGowan has announced that the lockdown will be lifted from midnight tonight, despite the state recording one new local case overnight.

Sanur will be required to comply with an order from the City of Subiaco to stabilise its buildings and facilitate the reopening of Hay Street.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jesinta Burton discusses the growth of High Wycombe-based business Rentco.

The site selection process for a purpose-built quarantine facility near Perth Airport is expected to begin tomorrow, Premier Mark McGowan has confirmed.

The founder of WA labour hire company Ochre Workforce Solutions could be facing jail time after being charged for allegedly engaging in phoenixing activity.

Western Australia has recorded no new cases of COVID-19 overnight, as those in the Perth and Peel regions enter the third day of the four-day circuit-breaker lockdown.

The Perth Casino Royal Commission has delivered its interim report, but whether the report will see the light of day remains unclear.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, hear journalists Katie McDonald and Jesinta Burton discuss the latest movements in the construction industry.

New legislation aims to provide better protection for payments to subcontractors, but some say it misses the mark.

The issue and sale of shares by Leederville-based Apple retailer Story-I has been found to be acceptable by the the state’s Supreme Court.

Western Australia has recorded one new community case of COVID-19 overnight, a 37-year-old man who attended the same Joondalup gym as the first two cases.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Madeleine Stephens discusses the push by disability advocates to change building regulations to improve housing accessability.

The state government has tasked Treasury with assessing potential compensation for small businesses affected by the latest snap four-day lockdown.

Western Australia has recorded no new cases of COVID-19 overnight, as those in the Perth and Peel regions enter their first day of the four-day circuit-breaker lockdown.

Perth and Peel will enter a snap four-day lockdown from midnight tonight after a third person tested positive for what genomic sequencing has confirmed is the Delta variant of COVID-19.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, property journalist Katie McDonald discusses major developments and new initiatives in the City of Perth.

Mineral Commodities is facing a second lawsuit at the hands of its former boss Mark Caruso, just months after his 20-year reign ended in his sacking.

Western Australia has recorded one new case of COVID-19 today, a woman who came into contact with the case that sparked yesterday's increased restrictions.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss what the return of Barnaby Joyce means for net-zero policy and new numbers on the state's royalty bonanza.

Seven West Media has announced plans to retire the 36-year-old Community Newspapers brand, relaunching the products as PerthNow newspapers from August.

Australian Development Capital has lodged updated plans to build a $48.8 million residential development and shopping precinct in Mosman Park, a project it hopes to expedite through the state’s Development Assessment Unit.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Matt McKenzie and Jordan Murray discuss the federal government's decision to reject a big green hydrogen project on environmental grounds.

Wangara-based civil contracting firm Ertech has been awarded a contract for the design and delivery of a major wharf upgrade as part of an $87.6 million revamp of Henderson’s Australian Marine Complex.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Madeleine Stephens and Jordan Murray discuss the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research's biggest fundraiser.

The state’s construction union has voiced its disappointment over the government’s failure to include cascading statutory trusts in its Security of Payment Bill.

Worksafe has launched legal action against construction contractor Salini Australia after an explosion at the Forrestfield Airport Link site left an employee with a traumatic brain injury.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss the difficulties of diversifying WA's trade with Asia.

Perth-based nickel miner Minara Resources is pushing ahead with plans to assess the development potential of its Irwin Hills Project in the north-eastern Goldfields.

On today's episode of At Close of Business, journalist Jordan Murray and property journalist Katie McDonald discuss Rebecca Moore's role as the state government architect.

Malaga boot manufacturer Steel Blue has launched the world’s first graphene enhanced work boot range, 18 months after signing a contract with First Graphene.