Nadia Budihardjo

A $14.1 million redevelopment of Lions Eye Institute complex in Nedlands, aimed to double its caseload, is expected to start in the coming weeks.

Industry groups have had opposing responses to the federal government's bid to freeze changes to the national construction code to fast track housing approvals.

A federal court judge stopped short of forcing the Environment Minister to consider an application over Murujuga but has found the government's three-year delay to be unreasonable.

Australians have been scammed out of $175 million in the first half of 2025 alone, the national consumer watchdog reports.

A former financial adviser has appeared in a Perth court after being extradited from New Zealand, over allegations of stealing $4.1 million from her clients.

The Federal Court has dismissed a not-for-profit organisation's bid to overturn an approval of Woodside's environmental plan over its $18.7 billion Scarborough asset.

An insolvency accountant has finally been allowed to walk away from the receivership of a company caught up in an ongoing row between property moguls Allen Caratti and John Caratti.

WorkSafe has started an investigation into a work-related fatality at a mine site in the state's Goldfields-Esperance region this morning.

Disgraced former Labor MP Norm Marlborough has launched legal action in the state's highest court, alleging he was made to enter a sham investment despite his age and poor health.

Land development company Peet is set to undergo a strategic review amid reporting a 60 per cent increase in profit in the 2024-25 financial year.

Lawyers for a Pilbara Traditional Owner told the court the federal government grossly exceeded a reasonable amount of time needed to consider an application to protect Murujuga rock art.

The state government has appointed Tony Brown as the inaugural inspector to oversee all 139 councils in Western Australia, granting him power to step in earlier on major matters.

An upgrade of Morley Galleria Shopping Centre is slated to open by Christmas 2026 as early works on the $240 million redevelopment have started.

Aventuur has secured a final investment from RAC to deliver the state's first wave park, estimated to cost $120 million and on track for a 2027 opening.

John Poynton-chaired Strike Energy has predicted an impairment of up to $108 million on its oil and gas assets after a significant downgrade in its reserves.

The state government's involvement in the 800-page Murujuga rock art monitoring report has been called into question after one of the authors' email chain was made public.

Former Supreme Court judge Janine Pritchard will lead a review into the state's justice system, including costs for well-resourced parties.

Counsel for Pilbara Ports and Mineral Resources will go head-to-head in a scheduled trial, as the parties dispute a $5 million debt claim that has allegedly escalated to $14 million.

HHG Legal has introduced a partnership model with profit-sharing arrangements in a shake-up of its leadership and ownership structure, a major change in the firm's 106-year history.

A WA training facility has launched new sessions and eyed expansion amid a surge in workers seeking accreditation.

Property developer Hesperia's $500 million battery storage and solar farm project in Collie, scheduled to be decided next week, has been recommended for approval.

Portfolio values are on the rise for Centuria's office real estate investment trust as the group reported its first valuation increase since 2022.

Australian households spent more on recreation amid recent major sporting events with CommBank predicting an economic recovery if the trend continues.

The Forrests' Fiveight has made a move on the Cape Lodge revival, submitting a $22 million application to redevelop the South West asset.

A lengthy dispute between Mineral Resources and Destec over intellectual property has resurfaced in a fresh action in the state's highest court.

The corporate watchdog will pay more than $3.5 million to TerraCom staff, including former chair Wal King, after the court dismissed its legal action against the thermal coal company.

Christ Church Grammar School has received approval for its $40 million arts centre, after having to return to the drawing board amid building cost escalations.

The latest judgment over a technical report in the legal proceedings between Mark Creasy-backed Zuleika Gold and Catalyst Metals shows the long-running dispute is not yet over.

The Department of Education has awarded Byte Construct a $15 million contract for work at Caversham Primary, one of the WA schools set to be upgraded under the state budget.

An $8 million pod hotel plan in Fremantle will undergo changes after a development assessment panel approved adding more beds in fewer bedrooms.

The Super Members Council has estimated Western Australian workers suffered a loss of $676 million in retirement savings over superannuation underpayments in 2022-23.

Premier Roger Cook has rebutted reports that the Perth Convention Centre redevelopment is in limbo, as the project's viability comes into question.