Our weekly appointments wrap includes Sophie Hancock, Sabina Shugg, Cliff Winby, Matt Fulton, Steve Lawrence, Neil Hamilton, Jennifer Seabrook and Stuart MacNaughton.
The professional board director says middle-aged white men have played a crucial role in helping her career progress, and says businesses should embrace difference.
Sandra Brewer has sensationally defeated the incumbent member for Cottesloe, David Honey, in the battle for Liberal preselection in the blue-ribbon state seat.
Property industry groups have backed the state government's raft of planning reforms, including the medium-density code policy, which was reworked after receiving mixed reviews.
Mark Beyer and Jack McGinn discuss BGC results; home building incentives; housing price hikes; Rio royalty payments; Harvest Road's loss; all the action in lithium; Satterley's LWP deal and Cottesloe preselection.
Environment and Energy Minister Reece Whitby says there is no conflict of interest in holding both portfolios, after the government announced change to the environmental approvals process.
The WA government is being urged to set a specific plan for carbon emission reduction from state-owned buildings, as it maps a path to a net-zero future.
Property Council WA executive director Sandra Brewer has confirmed months of speculation by announcing she will challenge David Honey for Liberal preselection in the Cottesloe seat ahead of the 202
WA's apartment sector has become embroiled in an aggressive campaign led by consumer advocate Samantha Reece as she has ramped up her drive for mandatory construction inspections.
Western Australian projects and developers have been recognised at a state industry awards, including Adrian Fini being named Property Leader of the Year.
Single homes will be able to be built and modified without the approval of councils under fresh measures introduced as part of the state government's major planning shake-up.
The federal government's employment white paper addresses a wide range of issues, but business groups warn it could be nullified by proposed industrial relations changes.
Industry experts are calling for an overhaul of construction contracting to attract more builders, as rumours of more tier one builders entering the market gain momentum.
Property Council figures show a 0.2 per cent lift in Perth's office vacancy to 15.9 per cent, the second highest in the country but amid an influx of new supply.
Industry groups have welcomed the state government's interim measures to reduce inconsistent public open space policies across local governments in Western Australia.