SPECIAL REPORT: Unprecedented levels of private and public spending have WA on the cusp of becoming a tourism hotspot, but the state's reputation as Australia's quarry remains as a challenge.
Probuild has secured the state's biggest building coup of 2016, with the national construction outfit understood to have been selected as developer Far East Consortium's preferred contractor for th
Construction has begun on Blackburne's 22-storey, 140-apartment Oracle project on the outskirts of the CBD in Northbridge, the first building to start in a proposed wave of development around Stirling Street worth just less than $1 billion.
UWA researchers are organising a mass activity challenge in Perth to encourage greater fitness and wellbeing, and provide researchers with insights into what motivates people.
Mirvac Group and Singapore-s Keppel REIT's soon-to-be opened office tower at the Cathedral and Treasury Precinct has been officially named the David Malcolm Justice Centre.
The City of Perth says age-related issues have led to the deterioration of Jacob's Ladder, with the popular landmark to remain closed until at least late May while work is done to maintain its structural integrity.
Blackburne managing director Paul Blackburne was last night named the 2016 Business News 40under40 First Amongst Equals, ahead of a talented and diverse field of candidates.
City of Perth Surf Life Saving Club is anticipating membership growth of nearly 50 per cent over the next season as it makes itself at home in swish new premises.
Melbourne-based developer ICD Property has supersized plans for an apartment development at the old Megamart site on the fringe of the CBD, flagging two towers that would become the fourth and fifth-tallest buildings in Perth.
Local Government Minister Tony Simpson says he's aware Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi is threatening to resign in the face of another inquiry into her conduct.
The Corruption and Crime Commission has found City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi “signally failed in her duties” by not disclosing gifts and travel contributions from BHP Billiton and Hawaiian.
Lisa Scaffidi has set out her plans for Perth at a Business News event as she campaigned for a third term as lord mayor, in a race against one of her own councillors, Reece Harley.
An inquiry into Western Australia's development assessment panels has recommended a more transparent process to deal with complaints regarding decisions, but has ruled out allowing third-party appeals.
Baltinas Made has unveiled plans for a new $26 million luxury apartment project on Mount Street, in close proximity to its recently completed Halo apartments.
Mining giant Rio Tinto appears to have put the kibosh on speculation it will anchor a major new commercial office tower at Elizabeth Quay, extending its lease at Central Park until 2030.
Gucci is leaving its long-term tenancy on the corner of King and Hay streets, but fashionistas need not panic, with the luxury retailer simply moving to the other side of the street.
Global fashion giant H&M says its first Western Australian store will open at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City on August 29, while it also appears to be making progress on opening its planned C
A group of determined local business people have come together for the first time in Perth's history to create a museum dedicated to the city's past and present.
The third DoubleTree by Hilton hotel announced for Perth will likely be the first to open, with forward works about to start and a ground-breaking ceremony held at the Northbridge site today.
Retail and office landlords are building on the City of Perth's initiative to focus on Forrest Place, which is emerging as the next precinct of the CBD to undergo a significant transformation.
CBD hotel owners are mobilising plans to ensure their properties remain competitive with the flood of new builds coming to market, with nearly $50 million in redevelopment applications across three
Perth's Ritz-Carlton hotel is a step closer to being built, with the City of Perth approving it, along with two mammoth apartment towers at Kings Square, overnight.
VIETNAMESE street food franchise Rolld has joined the rush of eastern states operators moving to Perth, opening its first Western Australian store at Cloisters Arcade in the CBD last week.
Channel Nine is shifting its Perth headquarters into the CBD, with construction on a state-of-the art studio to commence in coming months at the top end of St Georges Terrace.
Chinese developer Zone Q Investments is advancing plans for its second major apartment project in Perth, lodging a development application for a 21-storey tower on the corner of Beaufort and Aberdeen streets in Northbridge.
The City of Perth is embarking on significant organisational overhaul, which will result in an expansion of its directorships, a flatter structure, and more emphasis on economic development.
Councils in Western Australia have revealed a mixed bag of plans relating to their preparation and response plans to projected rising sea levels, hotter days and less rain.
The commercial construction sector is emerging as a bright spot amid all the doom and gloom in WA. Click through to see the special report, with details of Perth's biggest construction jobs.
Property developers with projects worth as little as $2 million and as much as $10 million can choose to have their proposals evaluated by a Development Assessment Panel rather than their local council.
Singapore's Fragrance Group has won approval for a massive apartments and hotel complex on Murray Street, despite the City of Perth recommending it be refused planning approval.
