Dan Wilkie

Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company is expected to invest heavily in a livestock and grain production operation in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, after settling on its acquisition of a 200,000-hectare parcel of land bought from the Nicoletti family.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s budget has been welcomed in the building and construction sector, with the Housing Industry Association saying its new initiatives will have a positive effect on housing affordability and the Master Builders Association saying it will promote economic growth.

Conflict and controversy surrounding ambitious or large-scale developments can be best avoided by involving the community at all stages of the planning process, according to new analysis of some of Perth’s most historically contentious projects.

A $650 million development proposed to be built on the Burswood Peninsula promises to solve the fundamental problem with Western Australian tourism by bringing the state’s most unique indigenous experiences and natural attractions to the inner city.

Western Australia’s new home of football has helped make the West Coast Eagles the biggest earner in the AFL, while also providing a solid boost to the Fremantle Dockers’ revenue.

Lendlease’s Australian Prime Property Fund Industrial has added a second Western Australian property to its portfolio, investing $4.1 million in an industrial property in Gnangara’s Northlink Industrial Park.

Warrington Property has made its second major Perth acquisition of 2019, paying $18.25 million for the office building at 179 St Georges Terrace.

Residents will start moving into Far East Consortium’s premium apartments project The Towers at Elizabeth Quay before the end of the month, with the Hong Kong-headquartered developer shifting focus to its Perth Hub at Perth City Link as its Ritz-Carlton Hotel also nears completion.

An emphasis on placemaking has driven an evolution in town planning across Western Australia as developers and landowners strive to achieve a point of difference through activation and engagement.