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New roadblockCommentsBusselton: Underwater observatory shelved amid $25m blowout

The highly anticipated Australian Underwater Observatory planned for the Busselton Jetty has been placed on the backburner after the project was re-scoped due to cost blowouts.

Taylar Amonini

‘Matter of priority’CommentsPremiumCouncil push for e-scooter curfew amid ‘safety fears’

Perth’s biggest council could soon impose an overnight curfew on e-scooter riders amid concerns over safety, noise and anti-social behaviour.

Sarah Steger

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Party’s overCommentsPremium
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Register could bring more politics into councils: Minister

City of South Perth councillors will be forced to disclose any political affiliations they have under a new transparency plan - but the Local Government Minister says it could have the opposite effect.

Victoria Rifici

‘David versus Goliath’PremiumPerth mayor aims to join fight against neighbour house plans

A legal battle between the City of Nedlands and neighbours of the city’s mayor took a turn last week, with the mayor filing an application to intervene as a third party.

Jake Dietsch

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Struggle revealedPremium
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Bayswater council warned of cashflow crisis two years ago

It’s currently facing a significant challenge to rein in debt over the next six years but the City of Bayswater has long known of its financial woes.

Victoria Rifici

‘I don’t care!’VideoPremiumWA councillor’s meeting outburst caught on camera

A suburban councillor has unleashed an almighty tantrum during an official council meeting with an outburst involving desk banging, speaking out of turn and even turning the lights on and off.

Matt Zis

‘encourage people to spend’CommentsPremiumWest Aussie diners should receive cash-back vouchers: AHA WA

West Australians could receive cash-back vouchers to lure them into the State’s struggling hospitality sector, if the Australian Hotels Association gets its wish.

Michael Trail

Sudden resignation PremiumSW shire president quits council after anti-vax furore

The Bridgetown-Greenbushes Shire president, who publicly backed a group of anti-vaxxers labelling the media reporting of the COVID pandemic as ‘gutter’ journalism, has retired from his council immediately.

Jakeb Waddell and Ben Loughran

Housing scheme investigationCommentsPremiumDo government incentives help Aussies on to property ladder?

Since the 1960’s, governments have injected cash to assist Aussies on to the property ladder. So why does it help some and hinder others?

Kim Macdonald and Rebecca Le May

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Boiling pointCommentsPremium
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State sidesteps Nedlands over luxury hot springs project

Lands Minister John Carey is set to overrule the City of Nedlands’ efforts to stop a major tourism project in the western suburbs.

Jake Dietsch

Playing hardballCommentsPremium‘Show us the money’: Council demands cash for OBH revamp

The Town of Cottesloe wants a developer to pay the Town a ‘significant’ amount of money if a huge redevelopment of the Ocean Beach Hotel is given the green light.

Jake Dietsch

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Imminent decisionPremium
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Ratepayer’s court fight over council election interference

A ratepayer has taken it upon himself to get to the bottom of a local government election saga after feeling ‘very let down’ by the WA Electoral Commission. A verdict on a possible by-election is due this week.

Briana Fiore

Quick exitPremiumCity of Swan boss steps down after 15 months

City of Swan boss Jeremy Edwards is leaving the council after only 15 months in the top job.

Phil Hickey

Taking her leavePremium‘Shocked’: Terblanche tees off after quitting Cockburn

Cockburn councillor Chamonix Terblanche has resigned as an East ward representative following her controversial decision to take almost half a year of paid leave. Here’s what it means for ratepayers.

Indigo Lemay-Conway

Bowled overCommentsPremiumHuge amount it will cost Perth bowls club to remove asbestos

Removing all of the asbestos from the Mt Pleasant Bowling Club building would cost Melville ratepayers more than what was first budgeted for its much-needed renovation.

Matt Zis

Renewed focusKwinana goes green under renewables plan

The City of Kwinana’s biggest energy-guzzling sites have switched to renewable energy sources.

Hannah Cross

‘Deeply concerned’ CommentsPremiumPublic ‘not warned’ about bulldoze plan for iconic WA pub

No public consultation was held by the State Government before it controversially decided to raze the John Forrest Tavern, a local councillor has claimed.

Michael Traill

Hub for helpCommentsMajor new domestic violence help centre set for Northbridge

A $15 million seven-storey centre for women and children escaping domestic violence has been given the tick of approval despite concerns of anti-social behaviour in Northbridge. SEE THE DESIGN HERE.

Victoria Rifici

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Drowning in debtCommentsPremium
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Leaked documents reveal City of Bayswater’s years of deficit

The West Australian has seen confidential City documents that highlight issues around the local government addressing financial sustainability over the next 10 years.

Victoria Rifici

Space fightCommentsPremiumThe new fee that could add to housing costs

The cost of developing some properties in infill areas could jump by 10 per cent if more councils adopt a public open space levy, according to the Property Council of Australia.

Kim Macdonald

‘Sham evidence’PremiumPenalty faced by ex Perth councillor over ‘false testimony’

A former City of Perth councillor and his sister have faced court on criminal charges of giving false testimony to a powerful inquiry into the “grossly dysfunctional” council.

Shannon Hampton

‘the time is right’PremiumWA TAFE campus to be redeveloped amid public housing crisis

The former Challenger TAFE facility in Beaconsfield will be redeveloped for housing and commercial premises.

Joe Spagnolo

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Stolen votesPremium
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Election saga deepens as councillor’s ex skips country

There may be no way of finding out which candidate was the recipient of stolen votes that were submitted with forged signatures in a recent local government election, a court has heard. 

Briana Fiore

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prime locationCommentsPremium
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Sale of council-owned property to fund East Freo Oval revamp

The Town of East Fremantle is selling two council-owned properties along its funky George Street strip to help cover the ballooning cost of its multi-million dollar East Fremantle Oval redevelopment.

Matt Zis