Local government elections:New era in Fremantle,a former Eagle rises and a recount in Perth
Local government

Local government elections:New era in Fremantle,a former Eagle rises and a recount in Perth

A quartet of new mayors will take up the chains following Saturday’s poll while a narrow vote at the City of Perth will see a recount to determine who gets the last spot on council after only seven votes separated fourth and fifth place.

  • byPeter de Kruijff

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WACA pool could cost only half of the $151 million claimed by Perth council
City of Perth

WACA pool could cost only half of the $151 million claimed by Perth council

A rapid review by WA’s infrastructure advisory body of the City of Perth’s business case,which was used as the basis for the council to reject paying for a WACA aquatic facility,suggested the local government might only pay $77 million over 40 years.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Zak from the dead? Former Liberal leader considers Subiaco Mayor tilt
Liberal Party

Zak from the dead? Former Liberal leader considers Subiaco Mayor tilt

One-time opposition leader Zak Kirkup did not rule out using a council platform to position himself into a blue ribbon seat ahead of the next state election in a radio interview about his local government prospects.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Premier Mark McGowan livid after Perth council rejects $100 million WACA pool plan
City of Perth

Premier Mark McGowan livid after Perth council rejects $100 million WACA pool plan

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has vowed to make the City of Perth contribute to the $100 million WACA redevelopment despite the council voting not to back the project.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Opening of Fremantle’s $41m civic centre delayed until end of the year
Planning and development

Opening of Fremantle’s $41m civic centre delayed until end of the year

The City of Fremantle’s new facility was due to open this month but may not be finished until November pending the appointment of a new head contractor on the construction project.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Perth council eyes CBD car parks for night homeless shelters in winter trial
City of Perth

Perth council eyes CBD car parks for night homeless shelters in winter trial

The City of Perth council voted unanimously on Tuesday night to investigate the feasibility of a trial,a key election promise from Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
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Supermarket to capitalise on Perth shopping doldrums as more move into the heart of the city
Planning and development

Supermarket to capitalise on Perth shopping doldrums as more move into the heart of the city

Woolworths has revealed its plans for the City of Perth’s first full-line supermarket which is looking to capitalise on future growth opportunities in West Perth and the $227 million Subi East redevelopment.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Liberals call for second year of council rates freezes across WA
Local government

Liberals call for second year of council rates freezes across WA

West Australian Liberal leader David Honey has called on the state’s 137 local governments to freeze rates for a second year in a row to help out families doing it tough.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Three out of four senior management team gone from City of Perth
City of Perth

Three out of four senior management team gone from City of Perth

A third senior executive at the City of Perth is leaving the organisation with planning and economic development general manager Jayson Miragliotta the latest to exit.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Perth council uses budget surplus to try and snatch back WA Day festival
City of Perth

Perth council uses budget surplus to try and snatch back WA Day festival

The City of Perth has dipped into its budget surplus to try and bring the WA Day festival celebrations back into the CBD.

  • byPeter de Kruijff
Hospitality powerhouse plans to breathe new life into heritage buildings in the heart of Freo
Food&drink

Hospitality powerhouse plans to breathe new life into heritage buildings in the heart of Freo

The powerhouse behind Broome’s Mangrove Hotel and Swan Valley’s Sandalford Wines is planning to transform a heritage-listed college on the Cappuccino Strip into a pop-up event space and bar.

  • byMarta Pascual Juanola