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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
