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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.

A long-running tiff over Ruah Community Services' bid to revive the Safe Night Space operation in Northbridge has ended after a state government review.

The Malaysian-backed developer has entered the build-to-rent market and is pairing with a UniLodge subsidiary on a $130 million project in Cockburn Central.

Byte Construct will build Marine Rescue headquarters and facilities for the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club and Joondalup City RSL, as part of the state's $272 million Ocean Reef marina redevelopment.

The state's peak planning body will go through a reform next month, with new members to be appointed but the size of the panel reduced.

The state government has committed $843 million for affordable housing and homelessness initiatives in the upcoming 2024-25 budget.

The state government has allocated $92.2 million in the upcoming budget, to support and expand more than 120 homelessness services across Western Australia.

The revitalisation of a Western Australian ghost town is once again in limbo following a breakdown in the relationship between the state government and traditional owners.

The multi-million-dollar bid to revive the failed Yagan Square precinct will soon pay off as operator Nokturnl gears up to open the first restaurant from the hub's line-up of hospitality offerings.

Plenty has shifted in Business News' annual look at WA's 50 most influential figures, with changes starting at the top of the list.

The proposed East Perth primary school is the latest addition to the list of disputes between the City of Perth and the state government, with the status of the site in limbo.

Buyers are flocking to the land market, resulting in price growth for developers.

Planning Minister John Carey has stepped in to call for a ministerial review over the Safe Night Space shelter operation, initially a collaboration between City of Perth and Ruah.

A major new essential workers project in Port Hedland is a step closer to reality, with the state government agreeing to pour $4.5 million into headworks.

Boutique property developer Infill Property Group will deliver 16 social housing dwellings under an $8 million commitment from the federal government.

Exal Group's $150 million student accommodation development in Waterford has broken ground, after costs blowout and delays.

Community services provider Ruah has lodged an appeal against City of Perth over conditions on the Safe Night Space revival in Northbridge.

Perth council has approved Ruah's application to operate the Safe Night Space women's shelter program in Northbridge after Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas proposed some conditions.

Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas will back the relocation of the Safe Night Space for women program, claiming the state government would inevitably overrule the council if it voted against.

A new Perth CBD apartment tower which will bring more than 100 affordable rentals onto the market has attracted $130 million in state and federal government support.

City of Perth Lord Mayor and WA Liberal preselection candidate Basil Zempilas has labelled the state government ‘arrogant and out of touch' after the closure of a Northbridge hotel.

Property industry groups have backed a proposal to develop a strategy to increase tree canopy in urban developments in the Perth and Peel regions.

A $35 million sale of the heritage-listed Cottesloe Deaf School has been finalised, with the site on Curtin Avenue earmarked for an aged care facility project.