Jordan Murray

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.

Despite strong support for mask wearing at schools, few seem interested in it becoming a legal requirement.

Washington's new diplomatic representative in Perth has hailed the possibility of international collaboration on defence technologies as part of the AUKUS security pact.

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

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.

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

Voters in Perth's eastern suburbs were well served in the Coalition's last term in office, according to new research from The Grattan Institute.

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.

Political editor Gary Adshead discusses two headaches for the premier, with senior editor Mark Pownall covering Iron Bridge, the Mellen mansion, Ian Burston, small business and the arts.

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

Local government reform is finally on track in WA, but some observers remain unconvinced what’s on offer is bold enough.

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.

Murdoch has improved its standing in a major global university ranking with UWA narrowly retaining a spot in the list's top 100.

Developers appear willing to go all in when it comes to backing regional hotels.

Having asked for a change in responsibilities at the end of last year, Roger Cook is eager to redefine how WA positions itself as a tourism destination.

The first EV charger along the state's proposed electric highway is due to be installed in the coming months courtesy of a major Victoria-based outfit.

Runaway inflation and anaemic wages growth could bite for WA’s cash-flush universities.

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.

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

Senior editor Mark Pownall discusses some of the highlights of his wealth advisors feature, including recent market troubles, national trends, and the appeal of working from Cottesloe.

Richard Marles has named former defence and foreign affairs minister Stephen Smith to co-lead a strategic review of Australia's defence force.

Ahead of discussing his wealth advisors feature, senior editor Mark Pownall talks about how global volatility is changing how and where fund managers are choosing to invest.

July inflation gauge hits 20-year record

Political editor Gary Adshead explains why he wrote about a new Keystart program and why he thinks it goes against the loan agency's founding principles.

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie discuss the US economy and the fate of the NBN under a new government.

Senior journalist Claire Tyrrell discusses her work on regional tourism and the challenges faced by three major developers in navigating the approvals process.

WA's chief scientist has bemoaned 'a decade of nothingness' on federal energy policy while expressing cautious optimism about a change in approach with a new government in Canberra.

Rod Bradley, whose outburst at a council meeting earlier this year garnered widespread media coverage, has resigned his position after close to two decades in local government.

Simone Grogan and Mark Beyer go over the highlights of their goldminers feature, including how price fluctuations are affecting local players and Northern Star Resources' dominance in the market.

Madeleine Stephens discusses what she found out when she wrote about businesses trialing a four-day work week.

With strokes contributing to the loss of 10,000 lives in Australia last year, UWA’s new chair in stroke research wants greater focus on prevention.

Tony Pignata's successor has been named just one week after he resigned as Perth Glory's chief executive.