Jesinta Burton

A stoush between prominent western suburbs real estate agent Vivien Yap and a former client has taken another turn, with fresh contempt allegations that may require a new judge.

Senior editor Mark Pownall talks about his profile of Danny Murphy, whose career mirrors the long running political battle to have Perth's commuter rail extended to Ellenbrook.

The Northern Territory government is suing the Perth-based subsidiary of Italian energy giant ENI over its alleged failure to adhere to their 25-year gas supply deal.

Billionaire Andrew Forrest has snapped up Cottesloe’s heritage-listed Le Fanu for $15.6 million after the property spent more than three years on the market.

Griffin Coal has launched an eleventh-hour bid to stop power generator Bluewaters from appointing a controller, after a production shortfall of 400,000 tonnes.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie talks about the challenges facing small business owners in WA, as well as how one restaurant owner has built a big following.

BGC’s board has hit pause on plans to sell the Buckeridge family’s billion dollar building products company as it grapples with supply chain challenges and industry-wide labour shortages.

The Supreme Court has quashed a bid to drag another party into a bitter row between two wealthy neighbours in Dalkeith.

While shoppers face inflationary pressures and a rising cost of living, the cost of doing business is also up.

Former Tracc director Nick Stanisis has won a legal bid to pursue two of his ex-colleagues on behalf of the company over a $91,000 deal the pair allegedly struck with their own software firm Cirrus8.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell updates listeners on Perth's industrial property market and discusses recent conversations with stakeholders in the sector.

Construction is set to begin at Cedar Woods’ $100 million Eglinton Village, as the state government flags the possibility of more delays in bringing the train line to Yanchep.

Qube Property has bought a Canning Vale industrial site for $6.3 million, while handing over $4.29 million to the state to acquire more land in Hammond Park.

Senior editor Mark Beyer talks about his interview with Multiplex's global boss John Flecker about highlights from the history of the 60-year-old construction business.

Heytesbury’s $8.5 million plan to revamp the Margaret River Hotel has been given the green light, despite councillors withdrawing support over a move to waive the public art contribution.

The Perth-based owner of HotCopper has struck an $87 million deal to acquire classifieds brands Gumtree Australia, Autotrader and Carsguide as part of a plan to expand the media business.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss whether superannuation funds should invest for social returns, other reforms to the sector, and whether fund managers can outperform the market.

A contractor of failed builder Pindan claims its decision to work on Rio Tinto’s $90 million Gudai-Darri mine camp has cost it $3 million, as it gears up to claw back the facilities it supplied.

Mining Minister Bill Johnston has vowed to safeguard the state’s tenements register amid backlash from industry and legal professionals over a court ruling that threatens to nullify a host of permits.

A probe has cast doubt over AvidSys's ability to repay $1.3 million to contractor Decmil after it was revealed the company's debts exceed $26 million.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about how a failed deal between the Department of Housing and Goldmaster resulted in WA losing a major opportunity to increase its supply of social housing.

Operations on Shell’s Prelude FLNG facility are expected to resume after weeks of industrial action, with the energy giant agreeing to union demands for pay rises and better job security.

Madeleine Stephens unpacks her arts and culture feature, discussing how leadership changes, uncertainty and resilience have defined the sector in the past year.

The widow of former CFC Group chief Marc Cardaci has won another legal battle with her former brother-in-law, after his push to have her cover a $244,000 legal bill was thrown out.

Property giant Brookfield has vowed to undertake major upgrades at Brookfield Place after anchor tenant BHP agreed to remain at the skyscraper for a further 15 years.

Political editor Gary Adshead explains why the announcement of an Aboriginal Cultural Centre has been overshadowed by a Seinfeldian spat between the premier and Perth's lord mayor.

Claims of insider trading and delivering $8 million in contracts to associates have been lobbed by MinRes against sacked manager-turned-’whistleblower’ Steven Pigozzo.

Bentley-based developer Stati Group is moving on a $35 million plan to build a major race track in Perth’s south-east capable of hosting international rally events and the Red Bull Air Race.

A Pindan contractor allegedly left $1 million out of pocket by the company’s collapse is now pursuing Rio Tinto for the cash, demanding it hand back the facilities at Gudai-Darri.

Senior editor Mark Beyer explains why cost blowouts for Adbri and Ore Corp are emblematic of broader pressures weighing on businesses in WA.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray discuss a near miss for NAIF, a fall in real wages and the man of many ministries that is Scott Morrison.

South West MP James Hayward will have to wait another year before facing trial on four charges of child sex abuse, after vowing to defend the allegations.