Jesinta Burton

The state’s chief health officer has confirmed a case of COVID transmission within the Pan Pacific Hotel after genome sequencing confirmed a man had contracted the virus from a guest.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discuss Business News' annual philanthropy feature and how the pandemic has driven giving.

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has hinted he believes Yagan Square has design flaws, after the precinct suffered a wave of closures.

A plan to accommodate density with more than 350 apartments could help revive Leederville’s popular village strip, while protecting its identity.

Work has begun on a $22 million enhancement of Roe Street, the first major project under way as part of a $1.5 billion deal the City of Perth struck with the state and federal government.

A man onboard a cargo ship docked at Kwinana that had been transferred to hotel quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 has now tested negative.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray, Jesinta Burton and Katie McDonald discuss the City of Vincent's new plans for Leederville.

The Supreme Court has thwarted an attempt by Clive Palmer’s mining company, Mineralogy, to halt a long-running court action with Sino Iron over a proposed mine expansion.

The state government intends to hike charges at Port Hedland port by 25 per cent, adding to the surge in revenue it is already getting from iron ore royalties.

Emergency services crews converged on the construction site of the Karrinyup Shopping Centre redevelopment this morning after a young worker fell from a ladder on the third floor.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Jesinta Burton discuss a new ACIL Allen Consulting report looking at the challenges facing the aged care sector.

Creditors have given administrators the green light to delve into the affairs of embattled construction giant Pindan Group, with an investigation of whether there was any insolvent trading.

The aged care workforce will need to grow by 60 per cent in the next decade to meet demand, according to a report launched at a Business News breakfast this morning.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Madeleine Stephens discuss what business leaders can do to address sexual harassment in the workplace.

The owner of Forrest Chase has launched legal action against the City of Perth, seeking a court order which would force the vacation and demolition of Bocelli's Espresso in Forrest Place.

Clive Palmer’s mining company Mineralogy is suing Sino Iron and Korean Steel over an alleged $27.3 million debt stemming from a 15-year-old mining lease agreement.

Premier Mark McGowan has announced that WA will enforce a hard border with Victoria as the state plunges into a seven-day lockdown.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt McKenzie discuss quantum computing, what it means for WA, and what it means for the world.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss growth and competition in the legal sector, as well as the establishment of new firms.

Victorians arriving in WA will now be required to undergo testing and quarantine until they return a negative result, as Melbourne's COVID-19 cluster grows to nine.

The director of an Esperance shed company is expected to serve eight months behind bars over the death of an employee, making him the first person to be jailed in WA under workplace safety laws.

The state government is expected to introduce a new bill to improve security of payment across the state’s construction industry today, one week after the collapse of construction giant Pindan.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Mark Beyer discuss tech company Openn Negotiation and the need for technology in the property market.

West Perth-based mining company Pantoro is forging ahead with its plan to revive the Norseman Gold Project, lodging a referral for the recommencement of operations with the EPA.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the week in politics, including two big federal announcements on subsidies for oil refining and a gas power station.

The state government has today released funding to facilitate the operation of the asset management arm of Pindan Group, with interest from parties hoping to restructure the business.

The Pindan group paid EY $120,000 to conduct a review of its business in 2019 and again engaged the firm's insolvency experts to provide restructuring assistance in May last year.

The state government has defended its decision to award construction tenders to Pindan, revealing the company passed all financial due diligence checks just six months ago.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Jesinta Burton discuss the media frenzy surrounding the court case for 27-year-old Perth man Christopher Brown.

Hundreds of affected businesses will gather next Friday for Pindan’s first creditors meeting since the construction giant's collapse, as administrators attempt to keep staff in work.

A battle is brewing at one of the state’s largest cattle production companies, with Yeeda Group’s Fitzroy River Limited launching legal action against major shareholder Beachline.

In today's episode of At Close of Business, journalists Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss WA Liberal leader David Honey's life and his vision for WA.