Perth Glory chief executive Tony Pignata declined to be drawn on the specifics of a proposed sale of the football club to a London-based cryptocurrency exchange, overshadowing a state government announcement this morning of a sponsorship deal with the club.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Nicola Watts, David MacLean, Charlotte Wallace, Robert Kaplan, Geoff Eyre, Phillip Fox, Dave Kelly, Peter Tinley and Chris Tallentire.
A new land and house development is set to revitalise the former Kinlock Primary School site in Ferndale, with Yolk Property Group and Ventura Home Group appointed as project managers.
About 1,500 housing lots will be developed under a deal between the Department of Communities and LWP Property Group announced today, in Casuarina, Forrestdale and Treeby.
Asian Engagement Minister Peter Tinley has talked up Western Australia's business opportunities with Indonesia, as federal parliament is set to ratify a significant trade deal with the South-East Asian country.
The state government is to launch its long-awaited Asian engagement strategy today, with a broad conceptual push to align the regional trade with other key policies as well as a starting offer of up to $10,000 for 25 businesses to increase their capacity to win business in the neighbourhood.
Premier Mark McGowan has reallocated six portfolios within his cabinet, including the energy portfolio being transferred from Treasurer Ben Wyatt to Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston.
Georgiou Group has been awarded a $42 million contract to build new facilities at Hollywood Private Hospital while Pindan has been appointed as builder for a housing project in Manjimup.
Land developer Peet has continued to diversify its business after being selected as the state government's partner for a $45 million high-rise apartment project near central Perth.
Melbourne-based Delta Group has been awarded two contracts in Western Australia, with a $4.2 million demolition job for the state government and work for CBH Group.
The state government is negotiating with the Liberal and National parties to facilitate the upper house passing its proposed strata reform legislation.
While the push for more urban infill across Perth is nothing new, the state government has lifted its game today with the release of Western Australia's largest collection of infill opportunities to market, calling on the private sector to help achieve its vision.
Commercial construction company EMCO Building has secured a $12.8 million contract to build an Aboriginal accommodation complex at Catherine's College at the University of Western Australia.
The state government is searching for a private sector partner to build a new affordable housing development at the former Kinlock primary school site in Ferndale.
Three building companies with strong indigenous links have been appointed to a panel that will handle at least $25 million of state government housing work in the Pilbara and Kimberley regions.
The International Cricket Council has given a glowing report on the soon-to-be-opened Optus Stadium, while approving all international fixtures to be played at the venue.
Belmont-based building company Pindan has been selected to complete the first stage of a $23.8 million government project upgrading infrastructure for a remote Aboriginal community.
A consortium that includes Ventura Home Group has been chosen to build the state government's $21.8 million Amble Estate residential development on the old Hainsworth primary school site.
Land developer Peet is planning to establish a joint venture with Perron Group after being named by the state government as its preferred developer for the Brabham housing project near the Swan Valley.
The state and federal governments have announced a $12.8 million grant to build custom-designed indigenous accommodation at St Catherine's College at the University of Western Australia.
Premier Mark McGowan has been forced to reshuffle his cabinet just four days after his ministers were sworn in, with Labor state president Peter Tinley losing the mines and petroleum portfolio.
Premier-elect Mark McGowan has given added responsibilities to incoming treasurer Ben Wyatt, while Rita Saffioti, Paul Papalia, Peter Tinley and Alannah MacTiernan have been given key economic portfolios.
Bibra Lake-based Steelwise Fabrication has been forced to shut down permanently, prompting claims by the state opposition that the government is not doing enough for local business.
