Nadia Budihardjo

Western Australia continues to be the fastest growing state in the country with a population growth rate of more than 2 per cent.

Perth-based executive Bronwyn Barnes has accused Ivanhoe Atlantic of seizing a laptop containing her records, as proceedings against her former employer continue in court.

Former tomato king Michael Le has pushed back against a bid to strike out his claims in a legal dispute that has been ongoing for five years.

A spat over river views between owners of multi-million-dollar houses in Applecross has escalated to the state's highest court.

A legal action by Modco liquidators will progress after a 10-month delay, after a successful eleventh-hour bid to continue the dispute in the Federal Court.

The man accused of killing disgraced former WA Labor MP Barry Urban has pleaded not guilty, with the matter heading to trial.

National Storage will add to its Western Australian footprint after its $10 million facility in Perth's south-east received the green light.

An assessment panel spent only 10 minutes to approve an oat mill in Oakford, a multi-million-dollar project backed by former international rugby player Dane Haylett-Petty.

A dispute between Maali Group co-owners Halo Civil and KRGM has escalated to the state's highest court but the latter's owner, Mitch Matera, claims the matter has been resolved.

Books and records of a Nicheliving-linked entity will be inspected by companies mulling a legal action against the founder of the troubled builder, a recent judgment shows.

International streaming service Netflix's choice to film a drama series in the South West reflects the growing attraction of the area for screen productions.

Claire Tyrrell and Ella Loneragan discuss ideas from European cities to address the empty spaces in Perth and Fremantle.

Liquidators of convicted fraudster Chris Marco's Ponzi scheme have continued to chase the money paid out to investors from the $261 million funds pool.

Jack McGinn and Nadia Budihardjo discuss hurdles faced by projects in the Canning Basin.

The founder of collapsed residential builder Inspired Homes has been fined more than $30,000 over defects in several Perth properties.

Former Boss Energy chief executive Duncan Craib has sued HotCopper after the forum operator allegedly refused to take down defamatory posts.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks with Jack McGinn on Jera's plan for Australian LNG amid global uncertainty in the oil and gas market.

The Director of Public Prosecutions has dropped its case against former directors of collapsed company Capital Mining, bringing an end to the legal dispute.

An $85 million development in South Perth has received another time extension, pushing the deadline to start construction to eight years after approval.

David Littleproud has announced his resignation as leader of The Nationals Party of Australia, saying he no longer has the energy to do the job.

Linda Reynolds and the Commonwealth will head to mediation in their row over Brittany Higgins' settlement, while the former senator monitors an upcoming film for potential legal action.

Investors of a failed housing scheme will have to wait more than a year for a trial against three men linked to Sterling First to play out in the Supreme Court.

Mark Pownall speaks to Justin Fris about Perth podiatrist Paul Griffin and his sustainable footwear business.

Former stockbroker Jon Fogarty has unearthed a decade-long dispute in his legal action against Bennett law firm.

An over 55s lifestyle village and short stay accommodation project in the South West is closer to fruition after an assessment panel approved the $30 million proposal.

The developer behind the abandoned $75 million plan to redevelop Seapines in Cottesloe has sued her financiers in the state's Supreme Court.

A multi-million-dollar luxury hotel plan, comprising short-stay accommodation units and a golf green, in Exmouth has been approved.

Ella Loneragan talks to Nadia Budihardjo about why WA home care providers are working hard to adjust to market changes.

Barriers to students achieving desired learning outcomes start to appear in classrooms in the early years.

The 20-year-old man accused of hitting former Labor strategist Tim Picton will be released from prison on bail.

Nadia Budihardjo and Ella Loneragan discuss the future of WAAPA in the new ECU campus.

A development company co-owned by the son of former WA premier Brian Burke has earmarked a Swan Valley site for a 105-lot retirement village.