• COUNCILS CALLED TO ACCOUNT

    Canning Times Local government auditing standards were raised by law last week to levels more consistent with the public sector.

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  • PLANNING VITAL TO LOWER COSTS

    THE WEST AUSTRALIAN Housing Minister Peter Tinley appears ready to hold a tough line on housing development fees and charges, declaring planning reform may be the most effective way to reduce developers’ costs.

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  • WA ECONOMY STREGTHENS

    WA BUSINESS NEWS Signs of recovery are emerging in the local economy, with employment and sales activity numbers showing improved performance in June and a major report tipping further recovery next year.

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