A $200 million, 26-room mansion to be built for a local architect and inventor in the hills northeast of Perth has been approved by the Shire of Chittering.
The country town of Bindoon could be home to a new $100 million country club that features a Formula One-inspired race track, with Sotheby's International Realty on the hunt for a joint venture partner.
While major projects have boosted some parts of the state, many regional councils face challenges, including economic diversification, unemployment and environmental sustainability.
