Category: Government
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Swan River proposal: Plan to transform Langley Park in Perth CBD
West Australian A $1 billion-plus masterplan has been unveiled, showcasing a green and vibrant riverfront oasis that would totally transform the city and make it rival east coast capitals. City of Perth councillors have boldly…
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Business and industry groups call on Tanya Plibersek to rule a line in the sand on a climate trigger
The Australian Farmers, miners, property developers and major employers are demanding Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek rule out using a climate trigger as a bargaining chip to establish a new green cop to protect Australia’s environment, warning such…
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State’s explosive population growth prompts need for housing rethink to meet the demand
The West Australian WA’s explosive population growth rivals that of the top-10 fastest-growing countries in the world for 2023, prompting calls for small-scale housing development to be turbocharged to meet demand. The latest ABS figures…
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Calls to expedite Perth’s ferry system expansion plans amid population boom
The West Australian The latest population figures, which show Perth had the biggest jump in population growth last year, have prompted calls to expedite the State Government’s proposal to expand the city’s ferry system. Australian…
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The 50 square metre solution getting people into their first homes
The Property Tribune There are many reasons why Western Australia needs a greater diversity of housing across the continuum. Affordability, shrinking family sizes, aging population, environmental constraints and supply issues all factor into the equation…
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Perth’s inner-city schools are overcrowded and parents are angry there’s been little help
ABC News Perth’s inner-city schools are bursting at the seams due to increasing enrolments and parents are angered the state government’s upgrades to the aging infrastructure aren’t doing enough to ease the problem. Put simply,…
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Changes to ease developer power access
Business News The pathways to access power supply on new residential subdivisions will be simplified by the state government, in a move designed to accelerate project delivery and shorten a growing waitlist. The changes announced…
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Urban greenery focus in new strategy
Business News More trees are expected to be saved in the state government’s upcoming urban greening strategy for the Perth and Peel regions, with the property industry backing the move. The government will develop the…
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Granny flat rules relaxed to tackle housing crisis
Australian Property Investor Magazine Western Australia has taken a major step towards tackling the housing crisis that is wreaking havoc across the country. The state is scrapping rules around the building of granny flats in…