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WA Premier Roger Cook says he's “appalled” by a western suburbs council's plan to fight excision of public land for the new children's hospice.

Infrastructure WA has endorsed the business case for Westport but flagged that the megaport's $7.2 billion price tag could be subject to change.

Roger Cook's name has been a regular feature on the annual list of Western Australia's most influential business and political players published by Business News.

Rising costs have scuppered a City of Karratha-backed apartment project it had hoped would help address the Pilbara's housing shortage.

City of Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle has slammed a proposal to excise Allen Park land for a complementary parkland at the under-construction children's hospice.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes new ministerial appointments, Dan Sweet, Priya Brown, Kellie Benda, Jen Leys, and additions to the management team for New World Resources.

Western Australia's health portfolio has been split in two and regional ministers have been introduced to premier Roger Cook's inaugural third-term cabinet.

The leaders of the Labor, Liberal and National parties have spent the final week campaigning in seats which should prove ones to watch on Saturday night.

The state's political leaders have debated the implications of WA's transport network for property development.

The Premier says funding to support the use of modular and prefabricated homes should expedite the delivery of housing.

Minister Carey and Shadow Planning Minister Neil Thomson have today engaged in war of words over the state government's appointment of Emma Cole as WAPC chair.

The developer and building materials company have teamed up via the state government's market led pathway, as the government continues to roll out its $80 million infrastructure fund.

The WAPC chair's appointment has drawn criticism from a cohort of the planning industry.

The recently appointed WA Planning Commision chair says she has the right experience for the job.

Civil engineering firm Ertech has won a $30 million contract to build a new industrial park in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

The Nedlands property fund manager says it has not proceeded with recent major construction projects because build costs have been pushed too high.

State Planning Minister John Carey has thrown the weight of his support behind the recently announced WA Planning Commission chair Emma Cole, after scrutiny over her appointment.

The state government has confirmed Emma Cole as the next Western Australian Planning Commission chair, weeks after Business News revealed the appointment.

Western Australian infrastructure projects will share a $105 million funding package in a bid to unlock land and secure electricity and water supply for thousands of new homes.

ANALYSIS: A plan to appoint Emma Cole as Western Australian Planning Commission chair would put a spotlight on her credentials, under recent changes to the state's planning act.

More than 1,000 homes are expected to be built across 14 suburbs in Western Australia, the first tranche in a plan to boost social and affordable housing supply.

A troubled housing project based out of the state government's investment in private developer Goldmaster has come to an end with the winding up of the company and return of assets.

A marketing firm run by the manager of both of Basil Zempilas' City of Perth mayoral campaigns was commissioned by an unknown party to organise a survey into the WA Liberal leadership.

The airport has unveiled its plan to accelerate development on more than 2,000 hectares of non-aviation land.

The housing minister and Liberal Party's Steve Martin have faced off in a spirited debate on the housing crisis and planning system.

The WA government has approved a new scheme for Mandogalup in hopes to solve uncertainties over the controversial area developers have eyed for housing for more than a decade.

Advocacy groups and local governments are pushing for more action to increase Perth's tree canopy.

Atlas Building, a rebrand of BGC Construction, has booked a $43 million contract to build the state government's Mandurah Common Ground project.

The Queens Gardens car park is one step closer to become the site for an East Perth primary school after legislation introduced to unlock the land passed parliament today.

Housing Minister and Member for Perth John Carey has renewed hostilities with City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, accusing him of using the city to push his state political agenda.

The state government will spend $2.3 million to provide essential services for a Karratha apartment project, as the developer seeks Commonwealth funds to support the $92 million build cost.

Construction of the long-awaited $4 billion project is set to commence in the first quarter of next year.

The state government has approved planning changes over a West Perth area, intensifying the plot ratio the City of Perth initially proposed.

Property developers have eight weeks to lodge their submissions to government on which land should be unlocked for housing.

Trish Scully has been revealed as the new chief executive for state government agency Landgate, commencing a five-year term from September 2.

Industry has welcomed the state government's changes to the metropolitan region scheme, which aim to lessen the approvals burden on projects.

St Patrick's Community Support Centre has raised $22 million to build a new support centre and housing for people experiencing homelessness.

The state government has upped the property price and income limits for its Keystart home loans, a move widely welcomed by industry stakeholders.

The state government will lead planning over the University of Western Australia and Queen Elizabeth II medical precinct, to accommodate Perth's expected population growth.

Cathay Pacific Airways is adding five more flights to its Perth service to Hong Kong from October 28, bringing the total to 11 a week.