South West

Tourism developments ramp up in the South West, as communities weigh the pressures that come with popularity.

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.

A development assessment panel has approved Tonic Group's $160 million proposal to build a solar farm and battery storage in the state's South West.

Bridgetown's community newspaper will hit the streets for the first time in nearly two years through a printing deal with Post Newspapers.

The state's environmental regulation body has backed Adrian Fini's project at Smiths Beach, recommending the $280 million plan be approved with strict conditions.

A solar farm proposed alongside the Forrest Highway south of Perth has been waived through by federal regulators.

WA's first tiny home village could be built on private land near Bunbury after being backed in by councillors despite neighbours' objections.

A development assessment panel has greenlit the Martin family's multi-million-dollar tourism project in Bunker Bay.

One of the Perth developers behind Norup + Wilson want to build residential apartments and a commercial building on Augusta's main street.

The Forrests' Fiveight is set to rebuild Cape Lodge, after a development panel greenlit a $22 million plan for the South West property.

Place Development has signed up to build a luxury hotel on the Busselton foreshore, with the project value expected to exceed $100 million.

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

The Martin family, of Coogee fame, will have to wait longer to bring its Bunker Bay chalets to fruition after a development panel deferred its decision.

South West hospitality operator Steve Palmer estimates a three-year turnaround to open a luxury resort at his winery site, after a panel greenlit the $50 million plan.

A proposed luxury accommodation to cater for the increased interest in the Cape to Cape walk track in the South West is one step closer to fruition.

SOUTH WEST: A jigsaw gallery has a major role in making Bridgetown an international tourism destination.

SOUTH WEST: Future growth in Bunbury is expected to spill to the neighbouring shire, prompting a move to prepare for an increase in population and business.

SOUTH WEST: A southern port is planning to add infrastructure to cater to the impending limitation of a metropolitan harbour.

SOUTH WEST: Despite the interest in the renewable energy sector, big plans for offshore wind farms off the Bunbury coast are becalmed.

SOUTH WEST: A family-run orchard has gone through some tough times in its almost 100 years of operation.

SOUTH WEST: The new South West Development Commission chief spoke to Business News on her first day in the job.

SOUTH WEST: Mining in the region often plays second or third fiddle.

SOUTH WEST: A Nannup sheep farm and cheese producer has found its place in a niche dairy market.

SOUTH WEST: A brewer, a marron farmer and a seed grower walked into the Shire of Capel.

SOUTH WEST: Visitors will have more accommodation options, with more than $500 million worth of projects in the pipeline.

SOUTH WEST: An unassuming bakery in the middle of Yallingup Beach Road carries with it the stories and business pursuits of a generation of bakers.

At least $100 million has been earmarked for initiatives in the Collie district as the state government targets its support for the area ahead of potential coal shutdowns, although there is debate about the impact on other regional towns.