Planning and development
West Aussies see urban sprawl, reaching net zero among Perth’s biggest hurdles before 2050
West Australians believe the state’s capital will need to rapidly decarbonise and diversify its mining-dependent economy, halt urban sprawl and support more apartments if it is to accommodate 3.5 million people by 2050.
- by Jesinta Burton
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The multibillion-dollar project causing a big stink in Midland
Local resident Fiona Nichols says a smell from the work has started making her feel dizzy.
- by Jamie Freestone
‘No longer viable’ to build apartments in sprawling Perth
Perth’s urban bloat is widening, and the property lobby says it cannot get the workers to make starting any apartment projects worth it. Is Metronet to blame?
- by Emma Young
State has already spent $109m on East Perth Power Station, but there’s more to come
While unveiling the 8.5-hectare riverfront site as a key Perth Festival venue on Wednesday Planning Minister John Carey revealed there was still remediation work to be done to the building including removing asbestos.
- by Hamish Hastie
Mundaring shire pleads with Commonwealth to reconsider North Stoneville approval
Mundaring Shire President Paige McNeill wrote to Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek formally requesting she reconsiders her approval for the 535-hectare, 1000-lot town site
- by Hamish Hastie
24-7 McDonald’s sets sights on outer Perth suburb
The proposed fast food outlet is part of Bullsbrook’s expanding town centre.
- by Claire Ottaviano
‘We’re too slow’: Perth’s powerbrokers call for action on density, economic diversity
Perth will need to embrace apartment living and economic diversity and shed its “Wait Awhile” approach if it is to compete on the global stage, according to WA’s most prominent powerbrokers.
- by Jesinta Burton
WA’s most reclusive billionaire now has a women’s shelter named after her
Ruah chief executive Debra Zanella revealed Bennett made a “significant contribution” to the facility but would not reveal the exact amount she donated.
- by Hamish Hastie
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East Perth
Global partners needed to turn prime riverfront land into high-end hotel
A hotel pitch to international visitors at a tourism event suggests the state is now searching further afield for private partners to get an East Perth site redeveloped.
- by Hamish Hastie
High-density plans cast a shadow over Booragoon’s leafy streets
Booragoon residents say the character of their quiet suburban street will be lost forever if council plans to allow higher density in the area to go ahead.
- by Sarah Brookes
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