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More Perth-only peacock spiders discovered – but laws won’t save them
These spectacular little spiders are found in only one spot: in the pathway of a housing estate that received its environmental approval decades ago.
- by Sarah Brookes
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A sprawling Perth housing estate means peacock spider faces certain death
It’s been revealed that there are no environment laws in WA to protect a unique species from losing its habitat to a sprawling housing estate along Perth’s coast.
- by Sarah Brookes
Perth housing target falls short by 35,000 homes
As WA falls deeper into a housing crisis, the next state government must prioritise measures to deliver homes faster, say property industry professionals.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Satterley’s most controversial housing estate faces 11th-hour delay
The 1000-lot estate proposed for the North Stoneville bush has hit another roadblock, with both the proponent and opponents sharpening their legal swords.
- by Sarah Brookes
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Peacock spiders dance for their lives as Perth sprawl threat looms
An eye-catching arachnid known for its intricate courtship dance was discovered near Yanchep. Now, a housing estate is landing on its sandy doorstep.
- by Sarah Brookes
Multibillion-dollar Burswood project’s second twin-tower plan up for approval
This is the second twin-tower development application for the behemoth redevelopment planned for one of Perth’s most prime patches of riverfront real estate.
- by Emma Young
When Perth meets Peel: Rare waterfront landholding is new frontier of sprawl
The Plunkett family’s nearly 600-hectare block is tipped to be extremely well contested by Australian and global developers and well-heeled private investors.
- by Sarah Brookes
‘Out of control’: Calls to nail down the true cost of Perth’s urban sprawl
Should the Auditor General crunch the numbers on the true financial cost of urban sprawl and make it public before the next State election?
- by Sarah Brookes
‘Massive burden’: Perth ranked one of world’s most car-dependent cities
Out of nearly 800 cities across 61 countries, Perth has gained a dubious honour.
- by Sarah Brookes
Perth continues to sprawl as residential infill rate goes backwards
Perth has fallen short of its infill target every year since 2017, with the rate of residential infill going backwards for the past two years.
- by Sarah Brookes
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Catholic church
350 Optus Stadiums: Counting the staggering profit of God’s acres in Perth
From vacant acres on Perth’s fringe to places of worship, schools, commercial buildings and houses, these churches own some of WA’s most valuable private property portfolios.
- by Sarah Brookes and Hamish Hastie
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