Ella Loneragan

Alternative housing construction supplier Offsite has shut its factory and sacked more than 100 workers, leaving orders for hundreds of homes stalled, as well as creditors and investors owed millions.

The state government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italy's export credit agency to support major projects in WA spanning critical minerals, energy and advanced manufacturing.

A small winery in Bridgetown has flagged plans to expand its cellar door to showcase products from wine producers in the South West's Blackwood Valley.

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre executive director Katie Henebery will become the new chief executive to lead the arts organisation behind Fringe World Festival and Rooftop Movies.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss how brick shortages are forcing change in some WA buildings.

Perth-based Minderoo and three other philanthropic foundations across the country have formed a consortium to increase investments in social and environmental initiatives in Australia.

Claire Tyrrell speaks to Ella Loneragan about why WA's residential builders are facing challenges which could impact the industry's growth.

The Subiaco-based property group has acquired more than 16 hectares of land in Kenwick this year for $38 million, quietly growing its second industrial park in the area.

A Singapore-based hotel group has purchased Australian Development Capital's Holiday Inn West Perth for $26.75 million.

The eight-storey apartment project in Claremont is the second stage of Norup's $200 million revival of plans that Iris Residential had dropped.

The state government has launched a plan to reduce soaring industrial power costs, including a 75 per cent SWIS renewable energy generation target and a $150 million energy investment fund.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a push for the Swan River to be the stage for a new gala event.

The founder of Perth Symphony Orchestra wants to turn the Swan River into a stage for WA talent and innovation.

The first two buildings of Edge Visionary Living and DevelopmentWA's five-building Fremantle project have topped out, signalling a milestone for the plans more than six years in the making.

Perth-based Women and Infants Research Foundation is set to launch a global institute, alongside an endowment fund targeting $50 million to support its programs.

The family behind WA Limestone has purchased prominent developer Blackburne's former West Perth headquarters for $11.5 million.

Disability support provider Rocky Bay has announced its chief executive and managing director for more than two decades, Michael Tait, is stepping down.

A $26.8 million MSWA care facility replacing the old Quadriplegic Centre in Shenton Park has officially opened, following a lengthy battle with construction costs.

Sam Jones speaks with Nadia Budihardjo about a multi-user port testing Australia's northern defence strategy.

The state government claims revenue raised from new parking bays at Elizabeth Quay will respond to rising concerns about increased traffic in the area.

Sam Jones and Nadia Budihardjo discuss Austal's US arm.

The City of Albany has selected ASX-listed Downer Group to upgrade its airport in a $44 million project.

The state utility firm has acquired a $5.45 million vacant block on Murray Street in Perth from investors including Lease Equity boss Jim Tsagalis.

Ella Loneragan and Isabel Vieira discuss the recent property interest and investments in Bullsbrook.

Garry Hunt will stand in as chief executive of the City of Perth for 12 months, replacing Michelle Reynolds after her surprise sacking last month.

Residential and industrial developers are rapidly assembling large parcels of land across a suburb in Perth's north east.

Ella Loneragan speaks to Sam Jones about how a partnership has aided a local gender equity organisation a chance to diversify its revenue.

Partnership gives WA gender equity group new funding to expand its work with business leaders.

DevelopmentWA has greenlit BGRE's plans for a 27-storey office building in Elizabeth Quay, amid persistent rumours that Rio Tinto will be its anchor tenant.

Melbourne-based artist Fiona O'Byrne has taken home the Lester Prize for Portraiture, with judges unanimously selecting her oil painting of her daughter in last week's awards.

Sam Jones and Ella Loneragan discuss changes to tax and R&D incentives for startups.

A biennial celebration of design is set to return to Fremantle for a third year next week, expected to draw 15,000 attendees to more than 60 events.