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State Budget funding means the airport master plan can be completed by March-April next year.

AIRPORT UPGRADESPremiumMayor thrilled by $11.5m for “big-ticket” airport upgrades

Albany’s mayor says the $11.5 million dedicated to finishing the upgrades of the Great Southern’s largest airport, announced in last week’s State Budget, means the facility can be completed in early 2026.

Melissa Sheil

Housing and Works Minister John Carey.

Commercial PropertyCommentsPremiumA kick up the Rs for Perth’s home density codes

A review to consider higher heights limits in some areas as the State Government seeks to promote greater density in key locations

Kim Macdonald

City of Stirling officers believe the proposed design does not fit in the area.

Final Call MadeHighly contentious social housing approved for Inglewood

It comes despite local opposition including from the City of Stirling.

Sophie Gannon

The City of Stirling has had e-scooters available for public hire in the city since early 2022.

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Local GovernmentComments
The West Australian exclusive
The Perth council that won’t be suspending e-scooters

Despite the cities of Perth and Vincent suspending their e-scooter hire schemes indefinitely following a fatal incident in the Perth CBD, this council won’t be following suit.

Liam Murphy

The unit design included in the Fleetwood Australia tender document.

HOUSING UNITS APPROVEDNarrogin approves $1.5m contract

A million-dollar contract to build 18 one-bedroom units at the Narrogin Caravan Park has been approved to provide essential worker accommodation for upcoming major projects

Hannah Whitehead

The Regional Development Assessment Panel approved the battery energy storage system application set to be built on Narrogin Valley Road on May 21. South Energy

E-BATTERY APPROVEDPremiumNarrogin’s Battery Energy Storage System project approved

The first of six renewable energy industries has been approved in Narrogin, starting the $17 billion combined project investment that will transform the Wheatbelt shire into a renewable energy hub

Hannah Whitehead

A proposed children's hospice in Swanbourne, within the City of Nedlands

WA NEWSCommentsPremiumCity of Nedlands responds to children's hospice NIMBY claim

The City of Nedlands has defended its handling of the parkland surrounding the planned Swanbourne children’s hospice after it emerged WA’s Planning Minister is planning to excise the land from its control.

Oliver Lane

A City of Albany staff member accidentally sent out a phishing email on Friday.

Cyber securityPhishing email accidentally sent by City of Albany staff

The City of Albany has urged people to be cautious when opening “unexpected” emails from a city staff address after a phishing email asking for personal information was sent out on Friday.

Melissa Sheil

The City of Nedlands has changed how many people are needed at its committee meetings.

Local GovernmentCommentsNew rules for Nedlands council committee meetings

Nedlands council has reduced the amount of people needed to be present during committee meetings after past meetings were abandoned over heated walk-outs and councillor no-shows.

Harriet Flinn

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley has warned councils about their spending.

Local governmentCommentsPremiumDo not treat ratepayers’ money as ‘personal expense account’

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley says she expects councils to follow recommendations from the Auditor-General on how to use ratepayers’ money.

Michael Palmer

City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has confirmed the suspension of rental e-scooters from midday today ‘until further notice’.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumE-scooters banned from Perth CBD after tragic death

City of Perth Deputy Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has confirmed the suspension of rental e-scooters from midday today ‘until further notice’.

Jessica Evensen

Champagne and oysters were among local government expenditure.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumAudit exposes councils’ extravagant dinners, luxury spending

A report on council spending has exposed some of the questionable items on which ratepayers’ hard-earned cash is being splashed on.

Michael Palmer

Ratepayers Association of Victoria Park chairman Vince Maxwell said the Auditor General’s report showed only part of the problem.

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EditorialCommentsPremium
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Culture of entitlement thrives at councils

News that an investigation by the Auditor General found councils have been spending big on fancy dinners and champagne will rightly outrage ratepayers. But it probably won’t surprise them.

Editorial

The City of Nedlands will advertise how much it wants to increase rates by.

Local GovernmentPremiumNedlands residents brace for rate rise

After throwing around different figures as high as 5.4 per cent, the City of Nedlands has settled on advertising a 4.8 per cent rate rise for its residents in the coming financial year. 

Harriet Flinn

Residents’ input is sought for the future development of Emu Point.

COASTAL PLANSFuture of Emu Point open for discussion with plan survey

The future of one of Albany’s most iconic coastal areas could be in for a makeover as the WA Planning Commission calls on locals for their input to guide the precinct’s future development.

Melissa Sheil

Micro apartments on the corner of Stirling St and Edward St. This image shows the Edward St front.

PROPERTYCommentsPremiumTiny Perth apartments stir anger despite council support

A seven-storey complex proposed on the city fringe will include Perth’s tiniest apartments — as small as 26sqm — and sparking a mighty big bunfight with residents.

Kim Macdonald

The jetty proposed for Kennedy Bay.

Local governmentCommentsReason council wants $7 million jetty build to be halted

After giving the initial sign-off to the $7 million Kennedy Bay jetty, the City of Rockingham is now recommending a halt to proceedings. 

Rachel Fenner

London plane trees feature prominently in landscaping throughout the city.

Local government CommentsLondon plane trees face the axe in City of Rockingham

The City of Rockingham backed the development of 33 townhouses in the centre of the city at last week’s meeting, but councillors got down in the weeds over street trees.

Rachel Fenner

Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley.

MiningPremiumMinister mulls veto on council’s mega mining rate hike

A regional council’s controversial decision to slug mining companies with a 98 per cent rate increase has caught the attention of the Local Government Minister.

Adrian Rauso

Ex MP David Honey has revealed he might want to be Cottesloe’s next local government mayor.

Local GovernmentPremiumCould David Honey return as Cott’s next mayor?

The former Liberal MP and one-time leader is mulling a run for Cottesloe mayor, according to reports.

Drosera Lane has been earmarked for an upgrade.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumTwo problematic laneways in Nedlands to get potential fix-up

It comes after works wrapping up in what was dubbed the ‘worst laneway’ in Perth’s western suburbs.

Harriet Flinn

Both the City of Joondalup and Wanneroo are proposing rate rises.

Rate risesCommentsRate rises unveiled for Joondalup and Wanneroo

The proposed rates will be advertised for public comment before being decided on by the respective councils.

Liam Murphy

The Town of Bassendean will advertise its proposed rates increase of 3.91 per cent.

Local GovernmentCommentsCouncil reveals how much extra it wants to slug ratepayers

The move is expected to bring in about $17.3 million in rates revenue.

Michael Palmer

The home of the Cockburn City Soccer Club could get a new clubhouse with two function rooms.

Local GovernmentCommentsLocal government cuts millions from park upgrades budget

Here’s a rare one - the council project will cost millions less than originally planned, without any changes to the scope of the project.

Caitlin Vinci