Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget bottom line is set to improve by $8 billion over the next four years, as he hailed the "progress" made in the first year of the Albanese government's second term.
Sirona reveals plans to bring more student beds to Perth
Sirona Urban is planning to add 1,200 student beds to Perth and Fremantle, following its purchase of a development site in Kings Square and a revision of its Fremantle project.
The Perth-based developer is set to acquire 18 to 28 Telethon Avenue in Perth from Seven Group Holdings subsidiary Seven Entertainment for an undisclosed sum.
Sirona has revealed that it intends to build an 800-bed student accommodation tower on the 3,334 square metre Kings Square site.
Senior editor Mark Pownall looks at WA family business dynasties, with some having lasted for four or more generations.

