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Progress on a 112-unit facility to house people experiencing homelessness has hit a snag amid rising construction costs.

The state government has appointed aged care provider Hall & Prior to redevelop the heritage-listed Cottesloe Deaf School.

The state has handed over swaths of subsidised land for 44 affordable homes in the housing-strapped resources hub of Karratha, but it will only put a small dent in the waiting list.

A new Keystart product has opened the state scheme to a cohort of wealthier Western Australians.

A recent court case has raised doubts about whether laws governing council elections and the process for investigating fraud are robust enough.

The Nedlands council's protest against a hospice for terminally ill children has left many bewildered.

Buyers earning up to $180,000 on a single income will be able to access a new home loan as part of the state government's bid to have more people living in apartments closer to the Perth CBD.

Misbehaving councillors could be hit with 10-year expulsions from local politics under the state government's finalised set of reforms for the sector.

City of Nedlands councillors and the state government are at odds again over two significant development proposals in the western suburbs.

A $400 million plan to develop an apartment complex at the former Perth Girls School site has been approved by the state government.

Economic modelling by Housing All Australians has led to a call to action for the business community to help address the affordable housing crisis.

Ruah Community Services has asked the State Administrative Tribunal to review the City of Perth's refusal of its proposed relocation to Northbridge.

John Carey has called on developers to shift their attitudes to social and affordable housing, at a UDIA event today.

Property Council data shows a 13 per cent uptick in CBD office occupancy in May.

The City of Nedlands will be requesting a two-month extension to plan its next move over the fallen Tawarri deal, which has been described by the Lands Minister as risky “flip-flopping”.

CBD and Yagan Square are getting more cash to end decay.

Industry leaders are finding ways to address shortfalls in affordable housing and homeless accommodation.

Control of the Tawarri Hot Springs deal has been taken from the City of Nedlands, but the city's mayor is pushing for the state government to reconsider.

In another attempt to appease the struggling hospitality sector during level two Covid restrictions, the McGowan Government will spend $5 million on grants promoting al fresco dining.

Councils, industry bodies and former policymakers are divided on the merits of the state government's plans to reform WA's third tier of government.

Aged care provider Rosewood will spearhead the development of a new aged care facility in the Perth Hills as part of a contract with the state government.

Reinforced Earth plans to build a manufacturing hub on the four-hectare lot east of Northam.

The state government has unveiled plans to transform Highgate's abandoned Stirling Towers into a build-to-rent development, one of 12 sites to be released for housing projects.

Proposed changes to the state's local government laws currently out for public consultation are bizarre, flawed and in places incorrect, according to a former Labor MP.

The state government has selected local architect Gresley Abas to design a $28.1 million apartment complex in Mandurah intended to house those affected by homelessness.

Lands Minister John Carey has appointed Jo Gaines to the DevelopmentWA board, following the departure of Alan Carpenter.

ANALYSIS: Aboriginal leader Kado Muir has publicly asked a question many people are asking privately: why did premier Mark McGowan make so many changes in Friday's ministerial reshuffle?

Premier Mark McGowan has announced a major cabinet reshuffle this morning, with Amber-Jade Sanderson set to replace Roger Cook as Health Minister.

Properties used for short-term accommodation could be listed on a state-wide register as part of newly proposed reforms for the burgeoning sector.

Episode 4 of the Business News Future Perth podcast is now available, looking at issues surrounding Perth's transformation into a city of 3.5 million people.

While council amalgamations have been extensive across Australia in recent decades, organised opposition and one blundered attempt has made it a nonstarter here in WA.

Dozens of consultants were engaged across WA's public sector in the first half of this year, with Infrastructure WA spending nearly $1 million on external advisers.

Housing Minister John Carey and Lands Minister Tony Buti have described social housing as one of the greatest challenges the government is facing over the next 12 months.

Highly anticipated revisions to WA's Local Government Act have dropped, with the creation of a chief inspector's office and monitoring panels among the most prominent proposals.

Future Perth is a six-part podcast series that will examine the major issues facing this vibrant metropolis as it looks to grow in both size and stature over the next 20 years.

Just four councils received half of all complaints lodged with the state's local government standards panel in the year to June, with Melville accounting for a fifth of all complaints made in that time.

Pressure to build more social housing in Western Australia is set to continue despite the promise of a major investment in the upcoming state budget.

The state government has confirmed its $35 million per year social housing maintenance contract will continue following the approved sale of Pindan Group's asset management arm.

Strong mining activity has highlighted the critical housing shortages in resources-rich areas.

Basil Zempilas has reaffirmed his support for the Perth City Deal after the state government lashed the city's councillors for voting against developing a public swimming pool at the WACA Ground.