Nadia Budihardjo

The corporate watchdog has shut down a Mosman Park-based corporate advisory firm, which was established by Gavin Argyle, Alec Pismiris, and the late Adam Rankine-Wilson.

The rent assistance limit has been increased to help more than one million Australian households, which is expected to cost the federal government $2.7 billion over five years.

The state government has ramped up its commitment to end native logging in the South West with a $36 million investment towards forestry management in the upcoming budget.

A proposed eight-storey apartment building in Leederville will be upsized after a development panel approved a rejigged $35 million plan for the site.

The Iustini family, known for Technical Resources, has partnered with former Hunter executive search director Gregor McNally to expand the recruitment business to senior hires.

A dispute over an allegedly toxic environment in a Wembley house built by Ventura Homes has escalated to the Supreme Court of Western Australia.

The first stage of Flat Rocks Wind Farm project, to be operated by Enel Green Power, is estimated to cost $200 million and expected to start by February.

Vulcan Energy Resources is looking to raise $109 million via a placement to fund its integrated energy and lithium project strategy.

Perth recruitment business GO2 Group has received a $3 million loan to continue its operations and potentially avoid layoffs after entering into voluntary administration.

Three recycling projects valued at a combined $54 million are one step closer to opening by 2025 after a funding boost from federal and state governments.

Private wealth management group Ord Minnett has been fined more than $800,000 over breaches of market integrity rules.

A $61.4 million hospital has officially opened in the Pilbara, offering a one-stop-shop for emergency and medical treatments to the Newman community.

The search for an experienced operator is on after Perth Airport announced plans for its first hotel development, which is set to offer 250 rooms for visitors.

Western Australia's auditor general has highlighted concerns over the state government's $580 million spending during the pandemic, with millions of rapid antigen tests remaining unused.

A superannuation fund has forked out $13,320 after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued an infringement notice for alleged greenwashing.

WBG Property has lodged a proposal to build a $25 million seven-storey apartment block in Jolimont, to be completed by 2025.

Perth-based recruitment business The GO2 People has entered into administration amid liabilities to Australian Taxation Office of more than $3 million and a legal dispute with a client.

Perth home values continue to rise in the past month with the median house price recorded as more than $570,000, according to recent reports by property groups.

The state government will invest $511 million to tackle the housing crisis as part of the upcoming Western Australian budget, including building 700 new homes.

Strike Energy is gearing up to report its first operating profits from the Walyering gas field after finishing the quarter in a “unique position”, its chief executive says.

BHP iron ore chief Brandon Craig has succeeded Fiona Hick as president of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia.

Graham Hill will join the State Solicitor's Office next month after being Legal Aid Western Australia chief executive and director for the past five years.

Woodside Energy has appointed Melbourne-based Liz Westcott as executive vice-president of Australian operations, replacing Fiona Hick, who joined Fortescue Metals.

The state government has announced a $420 million budget commitment to boost mental health initiatives, including an upgrade of Graylands Hospital in Mount Claremont.

PKKP Aboriginal Corporation has expanded its commercial operations by forming a joint venture with Alfasi Hire, the latest in a trend of partnerships between Aboriginal groups and equipment hire businesses.

The state government plans to reduce waiting times in emergency departments by introducing targets described as “stretched but realistic” in a bid to ease pressure on the health system.

A subsidiary of Mineral Commodities has been prevented from exercising voting rights amid a legal dispute over Skaland Graphite, a Norwegian company it acquired for $12.9 million.

The corporate watchdog has succeeded in its bid to wind up Ascent Investment surrounding allegations the company and its director Michael Dunjey owed investors almost $150 million.

A short-term tourist development in South Hedland has cleared a planning hurdle and joins the list of projects aiming to provide more accommodation options in the Pilbara.

A purpose-built accommodation block has been hit with delays, providing no relief to the already tight market for student housing.

The City of Perth has been forced to close the car park underneath the Perth Concert Hall until Wednesday over safety concerns.

Jordan Murray speaks with senior journalist Matt Mckenzie about how troubles facing Modco Residential highlight broader issues facing the building industry.