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There's growing interest in alternative building practices and methods during the state's housing shortage.

The state government has awarded a contract to ADCO Constructions and appointed St Vincent de Paul to manage a new accommodation service, as two new initiatives to tackle homelessness in WA.

Industry groups have welcomed the state government's interim measures to reduce inconsistent public open space policies across local governments in Western Australia.

The state government's $80 million infrastructure fund is being rolled out to help apartment developers pay for utility connections on their sites.

Ministers Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Bill Johnston and Balcatta MP David Michael were the major movers as Roger Cook unveiled his refreshed cabinet at Dumas House this morning.

ANALYSIS: The factional rift that enabled Roger Cook to become Labor leader has parallels with a famous preselection battle during which a young Ben Wyatt defeated union heavyweight Helen Creed.

The state government has flagged reforms to tenancy laws in a bid to balance the rights between tenants and landlords, including banning rent bidding and allowing pets.

The state's peak planning body has approved a $25 million Tawarri Hot Springs project, more than a year after the state government overruled City of Nedlands' control of the Dalkeith land.

Perth architecture firm Iredale Pedersen Hook has been appointed to design the Aboriginal Short Stay facility in Cannington.

Four proponents aiming to start their renewable energy projects have cleared a planning hurdle after receiving approval to use land in the 2,500-hectare Maitland strategic industrial area.

A move to extend the price cap for apartments eligible for stamp duty rebate is expected to cost the state government $33 million, as part of a $750 million package to boost housing.

The state government will invest $511 million to tackle the housing crisis as part of the upcoming Western Australian budget, including building 700 new homes.

Our annual update of WA's 50 most influential people analyses those using their role and profile to make a difference.

Perth architect and Rothelowman principal Kylee Schoonens will lead the state government's Landgate board as chair, taking over from Iluka Resources chair Rob Cole.

The state government has selected Perth business Spacecubed to run the co-working and event space at Technology Park in Bentley after a $7.5 million upgrade.

It might seem ambitious for a new business to promise to build homes for 84 customers. But that's exactly what one salesperson did in a single month in 2020.

Housing Minister John Carey has doubled down on his call for industry to provide more affordable housing, as the state's housing supply shortage worsens.

Rough sleepers will have access to more accommodation options later this year, courtesy of the state government's $5.1 million purchase of a West Perth hotel.

Land in the Pilbara has been allocated to seven companies, including Posco, BP, Fortescue and Tees Valley Lithium, hoping to build $70 billion of projects.

ANALYSIS: Mark McGowan's ministerial reshuffle was in many respects a sideshow – real power in the government remains with a small group of ministers and advisers close to the premier.

Mark McGowan's cabinet appears set for a significant reshuffle tomorrow after replacements were today named for two outgoing ministers.

An increase to the Keystart price limits to home values of $560,000 has been welcomed by industry.

The sale of two remaining strata units at the former Midland Railway Workshop to Midland Health & Knowledge Precinct pave the way for a redevelopment.

A hundred properties will be acquired to house rough sleepers in Perth and surrounds, as part of a $24 million package announced by the state government today.

Australian grain export giant CBH Group has purchased a 105 hectare site at Avon Industrial Park to support the company's goal to double total monthly export capacity.

The state government's efforts to regulate holiday homes drag on while councils take matters into their own hands.

A disagreement between two levels of government continues after John Carey overrides the council and exempted the Western Australian Cricket Association from paying rates.

Western Australia's largest local government has launched an online service, aimed to streamline more than 65 per cent of development applications lodged each year.

The developer behind the $800 million Perth Girls School project has denied speculation the project is on the market.

Frank Marra will step down as chief executive of the state's land development agency, with tomorrow his last day on the job.

About half of the state's local governments will either lose councillors, move to direct mayoral elections or abolish wards as a result of sweeping overhauls to the sector.

The City of Nedlands is pursuing greater protection for its land after being overruled by the state government on the proposed children's hospice and Tawarri Hot Springs.

Neither side of politics is in a position to criticise over the mismanagement of public money involving a social housing project.

Nine state government-owned sites are now on the market in a bid to increase the supply of social housing in Western Australia.

A costly public investment in a private company has come up short, and with it an opportunity for more public housing.

EXCLUSIVE: A controversial $37 million deal to buy a private property development company with taxpayers' money has reached a dramatic conclusion.

Local government reform is finally on track in WA, but some observers remain unconvinced what's on offer is bold enough.

A first look at a $30 million hotel development at Albany's Middleton Beach has been unveiled, showing a 66-suite facility and public amenities.

A shortlist of community housing providers to manage the proposed build-to-rent development at the abandoned Stirling Towers site in Highgate has been announced.

WA's emergence from a lengthy period of full border lockdowns was quickly followed by several initiatives to bolster the state's appeal as a world-class tourism destination.