John Carey

The state’s peak planning body will go through a reform next month, with new members to be appointed but the size of the panel reduced.

Byte Construct will build Marine Rescue headquarters and facilities for the Ocean Reef Sea Sports Club and Joondalup City RSL, as part of the state’s $272 million Ocean Reef marina redevelopment.

The Malaysian-backed developer has entered the build-to-rent market and is pairing with a UniLodge subsidiary on a $130 million project in Cockburn Central.

A long-running tiff over Ruah Community Services' bid to revive the Safe Night Space operation in Northbridge has ended after a state government review.

Cathay Pacific Airways is adding five more flights to its Perth service to Hong Kong from October 28, bringing the total to 11 a week.

The state government will lead planning over the University of Western Australia and Queen Elizabeth II medical precinct, to accommodate Perth’s expected population growth.

The state government has upped the property price and income limits for its Keystart home loans, a move widely welcomed by industry stakeholders.

St Patrick’s Community Support Centre has raised $22 million to build a new support centre and housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Industry has welcomed the state government’s changes to the metropolitan region scheme, which aim to lessen the approvals burden on projects.

Trish Scully has been revealed as the new chief executive for state government agency Landgate, commencing a five-year term from September 2.

Property developers have eight weeks to lodge their submissions to government on which land should be unlocked for housing.

The state government has approved planning changes over a West Perth area, intensifying the plot ratio the City of Perth initially proposed.

Construction of the long-awaited $4 billion project is set to commence in the first quarter of next year.

The state government will spend $2.3 million to provide essential services for a Karratha apartment project, as the developer seeks Commonwealth funds to support the $92 million build cost.

Housing Minister and Member for Perth John Carey has renewed hostilities with City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas, accusing him of using the city to push his state political agenda.

The Queens Gardens car park is one step closer to become the site for an East Perth primary school after legislation introduced to unlock the land passed parliament today.

Atlas Building, a rebrand of BGC Construction, has booked a $43 million contract to build the state government’s Mandurah Common Ground project.

Advocacy groups and local governments are pushing for more action to increase Perth’s tree canopy.

The WA government has approved a new scheme for Mandogalup in hopes to solve uncertainties over the controversial area developers have eyed for housing for more than a decade.

The housing minister and Liberal Party’s Steve Martin have faced off in a spirited debate on the housing crisis and planning system.

The airport has unveiled its plan to accelerate development on more than 2,000 hectares of non-aviation land.

A marketing firm run by the manager of both of Basil Zempilas’ City of Perth mayoral campaigns was commissioned by an unknown party to organise a survey into the WA Liberal leadership.

A troubled housing project based out of the state government's investment in private developer Goldmaster has come to an end with the winding up of the company and return of assets.

More than 1,000 homes are expected to be built across 14 suburbs in Western Australia, the first tranche in a plan to boost social and affordable housing supply.

ANALYSIS: A plan to appoint Emma Cole as Western Australian Planning Commission chair would put a spotlight on her credentials, under recent changes to the state’s planning act.

Western Australian infrastructure projects will share a $105 million funding package in a bid to unlock land and secure electricity and water supply for thousands of new homes.

The state government has confirmed Emma Cole as the next Western Australian Planning Commission chair, weeks after Business News revealed the appointment.

State Planning Minister John Carey has thrown the weight of his support behind the recently announced WA Planning Commission chair Emma Cole, after scrutiny over her appointment.

The Nedlands property fund manager says it has not proceeded with recent major construction projects because build costs have been pushed too high.

Civil engineering firm Ertech has won a $30 million contract to build a new industrial park in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.

The recently appointed WA Planning Commision chair says she has the right experience for the job.

The WAPC chair's appointment has drawn criticism from a cohort of the planning industry.

The developer and building materials company have teamed up via the state government’s market led pathway, as the government continues to roll out its $80 million infrastructure fund.

Minister Carey and Shadow Planning Minister Neil Thomson have today engaged in war of words over the state government’s appointment of Emma Cole as WAPC chair.

The Premier says funding to support the use of modular and prefabricated homes should expedite the delivery of housing.

The state’s political leaders have debated the implications of WA’s transport network for property development.

The leaders of the Labor, Liberal and National parties have spent the final week campaigning in seats which should prove ones to watch on Saturday night.

Western Australia’s health portfolio has been split in two and regional ministers have been introduced to premier Roger Cook’s inaugural third-term cabinet.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes new ministerial appointments, Dan Sweet, Priya Brown, Kellie Benda, Jen Leys, and additions to the management team for New World Resources.

City of Nedlands Mayor Fiona Argyle has slammed a proposal to excise Allen Park land for a complementary parkland at the under-construction children's hospice.