Nadia Budihardjo

Western Australia's first surf park is expected to open in 2025 with the state government to lease a 5.7 hectare lot to US-based proponent Aventuur.

The Western Australian division of the Air Force Association is planning to expand its Bull Creek estate with a $26.1 million proposal.

Mining magnate Andrew Forrest's investment entity Tattarang has spent $163 million lifting its stake in two companies.

A troubled apartment block is getting a revival as the developer behind Perth's Doubletree hotels aims to build a 19-storey apartment building at the Burswood site.

A $300 million proposal to expand barramundi farming sites across the Kimberley region will be assessed due to environmental factors.

The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved NewCo Mills' second go at building a stock feed grain mill on a 5.75 hectare site in Bullsbrook.

The state government has released the results of a three-month community consultation over a proposed trench on West Coast Highway, with a majority of survey participants backing the idea.

The former Matilda Bay Brewery site on Stirling Highway has been earmarked for a $185 million, 16-storey apartment development and more than 10,000 square metres of community space.

The state government has awarded KPMG a $500,000 contract to investigate a faster rail service between Perth and Bunbury.

A recent report showed $19 million had been invested for infrastructure works at Greenough Regional Prison following the state’s biggest jailbreak.

An ongoing dispute between Metalicity and Tom Percy-led Nex Metals Explorations has escalated to the Supreme Court.

The $115 million project to revitalise the East Perth cricket grounds is underway with an all-abilities playground added to the design plan.

Metso Outotec has lodged a proposal to build a $14.9 million mining machinery workshop on a 3.5-hectare vacant lot in the Gap Ridge Industrial Estate, Karratha.

Ruah Community Services has asked the State Administrative Tribunal to review the City of Perth's refusal of its proposed relocation to Northbridge.

A development panel has approved South Energy's plan to build a switchyard as part of its $150 million 100-megawatt solar farm in Wellesley.

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.