Home
Search
thewest.com.au‌‌
PoliticsChevron Right Icon

Local Government

Cottesloe council will vote on endorsing a proposed sub-lease of the North Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club’s ski shed roof — in the event the sauna gets the planning greenlight.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCottesloe locals concerned over plans for rooftop sauna

The site is currently used as an informal seating area for customers of neighbouring eateries, such as Magic Apple Wholefoods and Longview Cottesloe, and beachgoers regularly gather there on plastic chairs.

Harriet Flinn

Retrospective approval for the solid metal Colorbond fence of a property on Lorimer Road has been rejected by council.

Local GovernmentCommentsWhy $100k fence has landed Perth property owner in court

A controversial 200m Colorbond steel fence that divided the Cockburn council two weeks ago will have its fate decided by the State Administrative Tribunal.

Eliana Hullett

Vision released by WA Police after Bandidos bikies allegedly led police on a high speed chase.

Local GovernmentPremiumCouncil reveals decision on bikie gang clubhouse application

The application was made after a police raid in May last year that drew the attention of council authorities. 

David Friedlos and Eliana Hullett

An impression of Ausgold’s proposed workforce accommodation.

Workers accommodationPremiumAusgold workforce accommodation ticked by Katanning council

Katanning shire council has approved the Ausgold workforce accommodation development, clearing the way for housing for up to 350 workers subject to strict conditions. 

Amy Towers

Demi Dickson, the daughter of Kirby Dickson who owns the Donut Van, setting up shop at Lions Park in Williams.

LOCAL BUSINESSPremiumWilliams local traders face closure with incoming policy

Local food vans trading at Williams’ Lions Parks still face uncertainty a month after a fleet of concerned vendors fought a shire staff recommendation to cease operations at the popular area. 

Hannah Whitehead

Kupara Park will be closed due to safety concerns.

Building closure Kupara Park building closed over safety risks to community

The Shire of Katanning council has voted to close the main building at Kupara Park, declaring it unfit for public use due to significant defects and safety concerns.

Amy Towers

Aerial view of the $200 million business hub in Henderson.

Commercial propertyCommentsPremiumCouncil’s shock rejection of $200m ‘heart’ of AMC work

It was meant to be the beating heart of Australian Marine Complex but Cockburn council fears it will sterilise land use.

Kim Macdonald

Granite Rise Estate in the Shire of Corrigin has been sold out.

Regional land PremiumShire of Corrigin celebrates sold-out Granite Rise Estate

A Wheatbelt shire’s large residential investment nearly two decades ago has reaped its rewards, announcing a sold-out estate as demand for regional housing continues to soar.

Hannah Whitehead

The newly elected Nedlands council held its first ordinary meeting last week, appointing councillor Jenny Mathews (inset) as deputy mayor following a competitive four-way contest.

Local GovernmentVideoCommentsMajor update in Nedlands council after ‘dysfunctional’ past

The newly elected Nedlands council held its first ordinary meeting last week, appointing a newcomer councillor as deputy mayor following a competitive four-way contest.

Harriet Flinn

City of Perth chief executive Michelle Reynolds.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCEO review committee expands amid performance focus row

The City of Perth has changed the membership of its CEO performance review committee after two staff members were kicked out of a recent meeting.

Sophie Gannon & Michael Palmer

Local governments across WA are preparing for major disruptions as uncertainties continue over fuel supply.

Fuel crisisCommentsPremiumWA council brace for fuel shortages amid surging costs

Local governments are preparing for major disruptions to everyday operations as WA’s fuel supply issues are predicted to peak in April.

Eliana Hullett

The City has recently spent more than $141,000 on legal services related to misconduct investigations.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Local GovernmentCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
City investigating CCC-referred misconduct allegations

The city has recently spent more than $141,000 on legal services related to misconduct investigations.

Liam Murphy

Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds says it is important requests remain “appropriate and proportionate”.

Local governmentCommentsPremiumPerth council staff walk out amid stress and burn out

The council was told last month that one team had been ‘significantly depleted’, leaving them struggling to complete basic operations.

Michael Palmer

More than 1000 young people converged in the CBD for the Worship the Cactus event.

opinion
opinion
OpinionCommentsPremium
opinion
Cactus worship event highlights being young in pricey Perth

What the cactus worship event highlights about being young in pricey Perth.

Kim Macdonald

Minister for Regional Development Stephen Dawson and Shire of Narrogin president Leigh Ballard inside one of the 18 self-contained units.

Key Worker AccommodationNew key worker accommodation opens at Narrogin Caravan Park

A host of essential worker accommodation units has been officially opened in Narrogin as a step to ease the detrimental shortage in the district.

Hannah Whitehead

Shire of West Arthur president Karen Harrington calls for urgent communication and planning improvements after a spate of power outages in the district.

Power failure PremiumContinuous power outages prompt rural shire’s desperate call

After enduring an “unacceptable number” of power and mobile outages, a Wheatbelt shire president has called for urgent planning and communication improvements as local businesses and residents suffer.

Hannah Whitehead

Former Kwinana mayor Carol Adams was appointed to the position by Local Government Inspector Tony Brown just two weeks after he officially commenced the role in Janurary, after issues arose between the council and administration late last year.

Local governmentCommentsPremiumEx-mayor keeps oversight of dysfunctional Perth council

The City of Perth’s monitor job is far from done after her gruelling role to deal with serious issues at the council is yet to be resolved promoting a 63-day extension at the cost to the ratepayers.

Sophie Gannon

Julian Murphy has announced his resignation as chief executive of the Shire of Plantagenet.

Shire resignationMurphy resigns as shire CEO to recover from health scare

A brush with serious illness has led Julian Murphy to resign from his position as chief executive of the Shire of Plantagenet, where he will finish in late July.

Claire Middleton

City of Perth chief executive Michelle Reynolds.

Local GovernmentCommentsCity of Perth’s CEO review committee expanded

The City of Perth has changed the membership of its CEO performance review committee after two staff members were kicked out of a recent meeting.

Sophie Gannon & Michael Palmer

An AI-powered traffic camera trial in North Perth has uncovered hundreds of daily ‘near-misses’

WA NewsVideoCommentsAI camera reveals 38 daily near-misses at Perth intersection

An AI-powered traffic camera trial has uncovered dozens of close calls every day at one of Perth’s busiest intersections, prompting plans for safety upgrades. SEE THE FOOTAGE

Sophie Gannon

Former Port Hedland mayors Peter Carter and Camilo Blanco are embroiled in a defamation case.

CourtPremiumCarter v Blanco provisional defamation trial dates set

Provisional trial dates for the defamation case between former Port Hedland mayors Peter Carter and Camilo Blanco have been set for October.

Cain Andrews

After a nationwide search spanning several months, the City of Joondalup has announced its new CEO, Craig Lloyd.

Local governmentFormer police officer named new Joondalup CEO

After a nationwide search spanning several months, the City of Joondalup has announced its new CEO.

Liam Murphy

The 140yo Moreton bay fig tree in Fremantle.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumConfusing new tree retention policy causes NIMBY conflict

One Perth council will be ‘working some quirks out’ of its tree retention policy adopted last year.

Eliana Hullett

Former mayor Dennis Wellington helped shape 21st-century Albany.

Albany 2026City’s longest-serving mayor was ’passionate driving force’

Dennis Wellington, who was 12 years a mayor and more than two decades a councillor, is one of the people who has done most to shape 21st-century Albany.

Claire Middleton