WA Today The state government will tip $17 million into expanding its Housing Diversity Pipeline program to allow developers to propose sites for the delivery of new homes on government owned ‘lazy land’. Under the expanded program, the state government would consider any developer-led proposals for new housing on underutilised land, provided it is not […]
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 proposed a major transformation of the 2.2km riverfront stretch of land — including the CBD’s most famous expanse of grass […]
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 a move could “blow up” local investments and jeopardise the government’s Future Made in Australia agenda. “They should draw a […]
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 show the State’s population surged by 3.3 per cent in the year ending December 2023 — the fastest growth rate […]
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 Bureau of Statistics data revealed Perth’s population increased by 3.6 per cent last financial year, with more than 81,000 people […]
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 when it comes to the growing need to deliver a range of housing choices to suit different household’s needs. According […]
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, the significant stress on aging school infrastructure is the unintended problem child of poor town planning. “There is a significant […]
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 today by Energy Minister Reece Whitby will give land developers multiple pathways to achieve pre-design conformance review clearance on subdivision projects. Developers […]
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 ‘Urban Greening Strategy’ to enhance tree canopy through measures including education and awareness, measurement and reporting, and grants. Today’s announcement […]