Elisha Newell and Kathy Skantzos discuss why some experts are calling for a long-term vision in WA's future legislative framework.

Plus: Freeway widening gets $230m budget tick; Perth home values up in May; Mine constraints clip Sino profits.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss property investment within WA's childcare sector.

Plus: State confirms heritage review plan; Satterley takes out WA business award; Cook taps Warner for ombudsman role; Cost of WACA project rises by $12.5m.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss Woodside's North West Shelf project and the recent approval; Saracen's $118m Gnarabup resort; Aboriginal cultural heritage laws; a review of Alcoa's expansion plans; Healthscope in receivership; and a preview of the next Business News magazine.

Koby Cooke and Mark Pownall discuss the Castelli family's success.

Plus: Alcoa's contentious proposals open to the public; TAFE fees boost in budget; Forrest weighs in on Cott toilets talk.

Nadia Budihardjo and Claire Tyrrell discuss why WA architects are adapting to fluctuations within the property market. 

Plus: Woodside's NWS extension approved; Big changes to shadow ministry; Carey declares Women and Babies Hospital saga over; Council votes on Stokes' laneway access.

Kathy Skantzos and Elisha Newell discuss why a seismic program aims to unlock the next generation of natural resources in WA.

Plus: Pacific minister sounds NWS alarm; Crown Perth appoints chair, chief executive; Erceg, Litis flag $34m village.

Mark Beyer and Justin Fris discuss workplace safety laws. Plus; Genesis Minerals buy, MLG Oz contract win and student accommodation plan.

Sam Jones speaks to Ava Rawlings about the update on federal politics.

Plus: North West Shelf legal action; Austal board appointment; and a $70m South Perth project.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss interest rates; the Carillon City redevelopment; leadership changes at Fortescue, Rio and Mineral Resources; projects in the Pilbara; and updates on WA Rich list.

Nadia Budihardjo speaks to Claire Tyrrell about a new barristers chambers in the Perth CBD.

Plus: Rio Tinto CEO to exit; Coalition renegotiations; and $20m South Perth project.