Karen Vernon

Inner-suburban councils are strategising to stimulate economic activity as they navigate the long road out of the COVID-19 crisis.

Blackoak Capital Ventures has been selected as the preferred proponent for the restoration and redevelopment of the Edward Millen Heritage Precinct in East Victoria Park.

The property group’s development of the big Peninsula site has shifted during its two decades of ownership.

Victoria Park mayor Karen Vernon has acknowledged community frustration around the $4 billion project.

Local government reform is finally on track in WA, but some observers remain unconvinced what’s on offer is bold enough.

A $1.1 billion proposal to build Perth’s first elevated rail as part of Metronet has hit a snag, with the Town of Victoria Park council recommending it be rejected.

The state government and Blackoak Capital have officially marked the start of the Edward Millen precinct redevelopment, which has been estimated to cost more than $20 million.

Three Perth mayors have added their voices to opposition towards WA Labor’s election promise to build a $217 million racetrack at Burswood.

Roger Cook’s controversial $217 million plan for a new entertainment precinct at Burswood Park is likely to go ahead following the re-election of the Labor government.