Nadia Budihardjo

The state's Court of Appeal has dismissed former WA Labor candidate Tristan Cockman's application contesting a ruling relating to his unsuccessful preselection bid for the seat of Cowan.

A development panel has given Aventuur the green light to build the first surf park in Western Australia, with the attraction estimated to cost $100 million.

A South Perth private school has submitted plans for a new sports centre and gym revamp, estimated to cost $32 million, as part of its centenary celebrations.

BHP WA iron ore asset president Brandon Craig remained tight-lipped on costs but has outlined the company's plan to increase production in the state, at a Business News event.

A $185 million proposal to build an apartment complex at the former Ford Motors and Matilda Bay brewery site in North Fremantle has been unanimously rejected by a state development panel.

One of the owners of a Jutland Parade lot, who was entangled in a dispute over an unlevelled verge, is suing a City of Nedlands councillor for defamation.

A plan to sell Christ Church Grammar School’s playing fields has come to an end after Planning Minister Rita Saffioti refused to support the school's application to rezone the site.

Installing underground power for 1,700 properties in the City of Nedlands is expected to cost $19 million, a figure that could push council to reach its borrowing quota.

Exal Group is seeking a two-year extension to start building its Waterford student accommodation after the collapse of FIRM Construction and costs escalation.

A state development panel has made a 180-degree turn to approve a $140 million office tower proposal in Burswood that had been knocked back multiple times.

The Market Herald has appointed Tommy Logtenberg as its new chief executive, a role he has been acting in since December.

Fremantle-based hospitality group Triple-1-Three will be opening a lounge under its Otherside Brewery brand at Perth Airport, focusing on service to regional WA flights and workers.

A physiotherapist facing 542 corruption charges will have his trial heard by judge alone after the court found there had been extensive media publicity.

Beyond Bank Australia is suing the CCC, and a couple accused of swindling $5 million from Fremantle Ports, over its rights to sell a property frozen as part of the investigation.

Former property owners claimed the Western Australian Planning Commission owed them millions of dollars in compensation over land taken to facilitate a Metronet railway line.

A 21-storey commercial tower, estimated to cost $137 million, in the Perth City Link area has been approved by DevelopmentWA.

The state government has launched an online hub to help businesses offer safe workplaces for women, Women's Interests Minister Sue Ellery told a Business News event this morning.

A proposed $99 million expansion of St John of God Murdoch Hospital includes construction of a five-storey mental health facility and a seven-level car park.

The environmental watchdog has decided not to assess the $100 million Perth Surf Park project, which is proposed to be built on a 5.7-hectare lot in Jandakot.

The introduction of artificial intelligence has disrupted the WA education sector, with some in the industry intending to adapt, not fight.

National cold chain operator Scott’s Refrigerated Logistics will reportedly be liquidated, with 1,500 staff to be unemployed.

Oil and gas company Inpex has failed in its bid to have separate trials over issues arising from the construction of $US45 billion Ichthys LNG plant project.

Aged care organisation Hall & Prior has its sights on a 8,586 square metre site in Palmyra to build its $100 million independent living complex.

The corporate watchdog has permanently banned Perth property fundraiser Sean Niven from providing financial services, almost three years after he was convicted for fraud.

Disability services provider Rocky Bay is planning to move into its Belmont headquarters in 2025, with construction of the proposed hub estimated to cost about $80 million.

A joint federal and state government event to mark the beginning of a Perth City Deal project has been overshadowed by complaints from Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

Former IMP Automation Group managing director Boyne Hohenstein has had a win in the State Administrative Tribunal after a planning decision was overturned.

A sheet metal manufacturer has been fined $300,000 over an incident that led to a teenage apprentice’s fingers being severed while using the company's machinery.

The state government has stepped in to hasten development of a stalled multi-million-dollar leisure and aquatic centre project in Ellenbrook.

The Fitzroy River Bridge will be replaced and is expected to open by the end of next year, with Georgiou Group and BMD Constructions appointed as contractors.

Acciona has locked out the owners of the East Rockingham Waste to Energy plant, following a dispute believed to be north of $100 million.

Another planning policy to boost infill in the housing market has been introduced with the state government set to implement quality controls for medium density developments.