Nadia Budihardjo

Perth developer Hesperia is making progress with its East Perth plans after acquiring a site previously earmarked by Pindan for a $100 million apartment project.

Albemarle has strongly signalled it will proceed with an expansion of its Kemerton lithium plant after awarding work to Civmec and progressing plans for a $125 million accommodation camp.

The Supreme Court of Western Australia has ruled on what should be redacted from documents related to the legal proceedings between Mineral Resources and Destec.

A 22-storey development comprising short-stay accommodation in East Perth has been approved but the developer has flagged a long-term plan to convert the units to permanent dwellings.

A dispute over the estate of late BGC founder Len Buckeridge, believed to be worth more than $2.5 billion, has continued to play out in the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

Perth has surpassed Adelaide as the most affordable capital city in Australia for land prices for the first time in a decade, according to a development institute’s annual report.

Former Australian Ballet artistic director David McAllister will return to Perth to lead West Australian Ballet Company after Aurelien Scannella announced his resignation.

Perth architect and Rothelowman principal Kylee Schoonens will lead the state government’s Landgate board as chair, taking over from Iluka Resources chair Rob Cole.

Australian Community Media has flagged closure of its Western Australian mastheads, with its Mandurah printing press to shut its doors in the coming months.

Elanor Investors Group has bought a Perth shopping centre for $98.75 million in a transaction Colliers claims was the biggest in WA last year.

A Perth financial services business run by a former AMP adviser has pleaded guilty in court to submitting dishonest client insurance forms.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Jordan Murray about the business of burgers in Perth.

Ramsay Health Care has flagged a $77 million revamp of the private hospital at its Joondalup Health Campus site, which includes a seven-storey expansion.

Two Perth engineering executives have purchased a Centrelink building in Victoria Park for $8.75 million, the first sale for the property since its construction 30 years ago.

WA burger afficionados will have noticed some changes in recent years, but local and national players see a future in the state.

Finbar Group's Rivervale project has cleared a planning hurdle after the state's planning commission approved the $39 million proposal.

A subsidiary of medicinal cannabis company Little Green Pharma has partnered with Health Insurance Fund of Australia to develop a Perth-based mental health treatment facility.

A state development panel has given the green light to Wesley College's proposed $32 million sports centre and gymnasium refurbishment.

Vacant land earmarked for a Scarborough skyscraper has become an eyesore after a multi-million-dollar project by Chinese developer 3 Oceans Property continues to stall.

SMS Rental is suing a Norton Gold Fields-related company for almost $13 million, alleging the Kalgoorlie business has failed to pay invoices issued for mining and maintenance services.

Interactive has bought Western Australia-based Slipstream Cyber Security, with the national service provider claiming the acquisition came at a critical time for Australian enterprises amid cyber threats.

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.