Jesinta Burton

Former dealmaker Peter Landau has pleaded guilty to theft, forgery and providing false documents to the corporate watchdog during his time at two failed exploration companies.

Jordan Murray dissects the latest push for local government reform and how it stacks up against recent efforts to overhaul the sector.

A former partner at major Perth law firm Jackson McDonald is suing all 14 of its board members over allegations she was prematurely booted and stripped of her entitlements.

The state’s forestry body and Minister Dave Kelly are at loggerheads over compensation for the axed industry, with conflicting claims over consultation and demands to return to the negotiating table.

Private company Heytesbury has cleared its first hurdle in an $8.5 million plan to modernise and expand the heritage-listed Margaret River Hotel, receiving the backing of the local council.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell offers some insights gained from speaking to apartment developers for her latest feature article.

Senior journalist Matt Mckenzie reflects on his recent visit to St Louis and what Perth's policymakers can learn from a city that once hosted the Olympics and is now in decline.

Premier Mark McGowan has staunchly defended the state government’s blowout-marred Metronet program, as Perth’s new $1.9 billion airport rail line opens two years behind schedule.

Senior editor Mark Pownall talks about the state's property funds and how managers have played the long game.

Veteran Perth promoter Brad Mellen has launched legal action against No Birds boss Dirk Kluck for allegedly failing to make good on an $8.2 million Cottesloe property deal.

Gary Adshead and Matt Mckenzie discuss a speech by Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian, who made headlines this week on issues including Taiwan, the media, and the South China Sea.

Gold explorer MinRex is pursuing a fourth investor for allegedly failing to pay up after its recent capital raising, taking its total legal claims to more than $3.5 million.

Mining giant Fortescue Metals Group has taken a major step towards expanding one of its largest magnetite projects, lodging the plans with the state’s environmental watchdog.

The past decade has seen tourism projects big and small in WA. Have the moves been successful? Matt Mckenzie and Nadia Budihardjo discuss.

The Federal Court has ordered mining magnate Clive Palmer to cover any legal costs incurred following his rejection of Premier Mark McGowan's peace offering.

Clive Palmer’s refusal to accept a peace deal from Premier Mark McGowan last year is expected to be a major consideration in the distribution of their eye-watering legal fees.

This week, Attorney General John Quigley was questioned for the first time since a Federal Court judge called him "confused and confusing". Political editor Gary Adshead assesses the impact.

The federal government’s $200 million Bullsbrook quarantine hub could be used to house overseas workers migrating to WA under a plan being mulled by the state government.

The state’s administrative tribunal has overruled the City of Nedlands to approve a multi-million dollar residential development that stalled after the council failed to make a decision.

Jesinta Burton and Matt Mckenzie discuss the environmental battle over the Bunbury Outer Ring Road and the project's costs.

Property developer Norm Carey has lost a last-ditch attempt to contest outstanding land taxes totalling $700,000 after the appeal was thrown out by the Supreme Court.

Main Roads has been given the green light to resume clearing for the $1.25 billion Bunbury Outer Ring Road after the Federal Court dismissed an 11th-hour bid to halt the works on environmental grounds.

BHP's $8 billion OZ Minerals bid highlights the company's ongoing change in focus. Mark Beyer explains.

The state government has warned any delay to the $1.25 billion Bunbury Outer Ring Road could cost more than $10 million, as it fights an 11th-hour stop work order over environmental risks.

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray talk about the state government's new wages policy, pay pressures, and a big change looming for WA's energy market.

Creditors of Pindan Constructions are set to find out how much of their debt will be recovered in a matter of weeks, 14 months after the building group collapsed owing creditors $90 million.

Former Blue Star Helium chief James Cruickshank has lost an 11th-hour bid to rid himself of an ASIC ban and $40,000 fine for failing to share asset sale details with investors.

Inglewood-based investor Don Evans has pleaded guilty to conspiring to manipulate the share price of Victoria-based explorer Quantum Resources in 2015.

The former boss of Perth-based Legacy Iron Ore has pleaded guilty to siphoning more than $725,000 from the ASX-listed explorer almost a decade ago.

Sam Barbaro will officially take over the reins of government-owned network operator Western Power as chief executive, following the departure of Ed Kalajzic in March.

Qube has vowed to defend a $15.5 million lawsuit it’s facing at the hands of the maritime union over claims it unlawfully docked the wages of up to 1,000 stevedores.

Political editor Gary Adshead talks about Business News' latest cover story, including highlights from his discussion with the state's auditor general.