Glenn Cridland

OPINION: The allegations of millions of dollars of money being stolen from the Housing Authority have exposed WA’s public sector.

The Joint Development Assessment Panel has approved amendments to a contentious $25 million high-rise in Como expected to lessen its impact on surrounding homes.

A plan for a $36 million apartment block in Como, near a busy Canning Bridge train station, received unanimous approval by a joint development assessment panel.

South Perth’s council continues to be split on its approach to developing an $80 million swimming pool facility, voting last night to increase pressure on the state government for funding.

A nine-storey development in Como has been approved, with the developer proposing to build more than 100 apartments to offer affordable accommodation amid Perth's housing crisis.

A $12 million apartment block has been approved for a vacant site along Canning Highway that has been described as an "eyesore", next to the Metro Hotel in South Perth.

Menora-based Griffin Group has cleared planning hurdles to build two apartment projects in South Perth, estimated to cost about $28 million in total.