Nadia Budihardjo

The state’s environmental assessment body has approved Rio Tinto’s Greater Paraburdoo Iron Ore Hub proposal nearly four years after the mining giant lodged its plans.

NewCo Mills is getting a second crack at building its proposed $24.7 million stock feed grain mill in Bullsbrook through the state’s expedited development pathway.

KBH Group is proposing to expand its KeepSafe storage operation with a $13 million five-storey warehouse on Winton Road in Joondalup.

A recent report has confirmed the construction sector across Australia is overheating due to labour shortages and construction cost increases with no signs of slowing down.

The state government has appointed West Australian builder Crothers Construction for projects valued at $18 million as part of the Perth Zoo masterplan.

A Supreme Court trial over an apartment proposal at the Yelo cafe site has come to an end after resident group Too Big for Trigg dropped its application.

Shares in women’s fashion retailer Mosaic Brands fell more than 55 per cent after forecasting a full year loss, citing continued COVID disruptions during the trading period.

A development assessment panel has given the state government the green light to build a $42 million health precinct at a maximum security prison.

The national competition regulatory body is taking short-stay accommodation service Airbnb to court, claiming prices shown on its website misled Australian users.

The prosecution will spend the next six weeks considering if a legal action against prominent businessman Nev Power’s company Airpower Australia is in the public interest.

Alinta Energy's proposal to build a 90 megawatt solar farm in Port Hedland is one step closer to fruition after an assessment by the Environmental Protection Authority.

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate by 50 basis points, the largest single increase in more than 20 years.

The Shire of Harvey has backed a proposal for an electrical switchyard to export renewable power from the upcoming $150 million solar farm in Benger.

A North Perth-based gas company is challenging the decision of two federal government ministers in refusing an exploration permit.

West Australian chemicals manufacturer Coogee will add a $60 million fuel storage development at its Kwinana Beach site after being given the green light this morning.

Developers Hesperia and Birchmead Property Group received approval to build a $75 million office development near two hospitals in Murdoch.

A state government development board has given Kerry Stokes-backed developer Flagship the green light to build a 27-storey tower, valued at $180 million, in the CBD.

Mining entrepreneur and avid classic car collector Peter Briggs has passed away at the age of 83.

The City of Perth has knocked back Ruah Community Services' bid to relocate its Northbridge community centre, only leaving several months to find an alternative.

The City of Perth has extended the deadline over a $25 million contribution towards the WACA pool but costs could pile up due to legal issues with its funding agreement.

The state government is planning to expand Casuarina prison with a new health precinct with accommodation for specialised care.

A $9.5 million seven-storey apartment building in Nedlands has been approved to be built near a major health precinct.

Perth house prices have increased last month despite CoreLogic data recording the first national decline in 20 months.

Perth Airport-based Metalicity has stepped up its pursuit of Tom Percy-led Nex Metals over outstanding payments it claims it’s owed as part of a takeover bid.

A $1 billion proposal to develop an apartment complex at the former Perth Girls School site will be considered by one of the state government’s redevelopment committees next month.

A 1970s riverfront home in Dalkeith has been sold for $16.5 million, WA's highest residential sale price for this financial year.

Coogee Chemicals is proposing to expand its facility with a $60 million fuel storage development next to its Kwinana Beach site.

Opposition leader Mia Davies said there had been a clear statement from the Australian public following the federal election where a record number of women were elected to parliament.

A leading property trio has set eyes to build an 18-storey apartment building valued at $22.8 million on a Nedlands site.

Journalist Nadia Budihardjo gives an update on the redevelopment of the WACA.

The City of Perth and the state government are at odds again over the anticipated public swimming pool as part of the $100 million WA Cricket Association redevelopment.

Daily COVID cases in WA have dipped overnight, with the total count of active cases in the state also in decline, but the number of hospitalisations has risen.