Nadia Budihardjo

WA’s emergence from a lengthy period of full border lockdowns was quickly followed by several initiatives to bolster the state’s appeal as a world-class tourism destination.

A plan to revitalise Gloucester Park with a 4,000-spectator capacity theatre space, racetrack renovation and hospitality precinct is on the cards if a land sale to Hesperia is approved.

Two former Solomon Mine workers are suing mining contractor Thiess, alleging the company failed to pay out their redundancies.

EG Funds Management has lodged an application for a $135 million apartment complex, combining build-to-sell and build-to-rent dwellings.

COVID procedures at hospitals will be scaled back next week as Western Australia continues to record a decline in daily cases.

A contentious plan to increase the height of Mirvac's Burswood development by 29 storeys has drawn ire from some locals but gained support from Town of Victoria Park planning officers.

Kerry Stokes-backed Beach Energy has entered into an agreement with BP Singapore to sell 3.75 million tonnes of LNG from the Waitsia Stage 2 project.

Median house prices in nearly a dozen Perth suburbs have hit the $1 million mark for the first time ever during the 2021/22 financial year.

A proposed 500-person accommodation village to support the expansion of Albemarle's Kemerton lithium plant has failed to gain support from Shire of Harvey councillors.

A development panel has struck down proposed changes to a $320 million development on the Chellingworth Motors site, including an additional 137 apartments.

The state’s largest local government is weighing up a WALGA exit with claims the association has spent a "disproportionate amount of time" advocating smaller councils.

The state government’s $22 million proposal for a new primary school in Hammond Park will be considered by its own planning body next week.

The agreement between Pfizer and takeover target ResApp has had another revision with an increased cash offer of 20.8 cents per share.

Global private equity fund Appian has agreed to invest up to $94 million in the Gorno project by South Perth-based mining company Altamin.

McIntosh & Son has acquired Midwest agricultural dealership Purcher International, the company's second deal in the past fortnight.

Centuria Office REIT ended the recent financial year with a statutory net profit of $115 million, a 50 per cent jump from the previous reporting period.

Progress on a 112-unit facility to house people experiencing homelessness has hit a snag amid rising construction costs.

The Fremantle land initially marked for a four-star hotel is now under new ownership after construction of a proposed DoubleTree by Hilton failed to start.

The state government has appointed aged care provider Hall & Prior to redevelop the heritage-listed Cottesloe Deaf School.

NRW Holdings has appointed Richard Simons as its new chief financial officer after Andrew Walsh announced his retirement.

Mincor Resources has appointed senior mining executive Gabrielle Iwanow as the company’s new chief executive after David Southam’s decision to step down.

A $6.5 million temporary facility in South Boulder for MLG Oz and TopDrill workers has been approved to address an accommodation shortfall in the Kalgoorlie-Boulder region.

Singapore-based High Street Holdings has purchased Peppers Kings Square hotel in Perth CBD for roughly $26 million, with a rebrand in the works.

The building that houses entertainment and dining venue Dragon Palace restaurant has hit the market and is available with a lease back to the current business.

Information and communications technology service provider Nexion Group has announced its intended acquisition of two New Zealand-based information technology companies

An $80 million plan to redevelop the former Woodside hospital in East Fremantle is progressing with applicant Hall & Prior recently submitting an application.

A growing number of companies are tapping into a pool of workers keen to learn and contribute.

GR Engineering Services has entered into a $87.8 million contract for construction and infrastructure works at the Bellevue Gold project.

Construction for Hesperia’s $35 million homemaker centre in Mirrabooka is expected to start next year following a planning body’s approval today.

Recent data shows a surge in Perth’s house values over the past three months, following the reopening of the state’s border in March.

Lynas Rare Earths has recorded a "very strong" result of close to $300 million in sales revenue for the final quarter of the past financial year.

Gurner Group and Grange Development will have to wait a few more months to amend its $320 million Nedlands apartment project despite a three-hour meeting by a planning body.