Dan Wilkie

Angry PM to govern by one vote – The Aus; Mine tax to cut inflation: Swan – The West; WA regulator lashes electricity shift – The Fin; Rio drowning in water woes – The Fin; Train drivers in 'sickies' chaos – The West

Developers say WA is headed for a land shortage, just as the state government launches its plans to guide residential development in the metropolitan area for the next two decades.

ACCESS to finance for development projects in Western Australia has not yet recovered from the global financial crisis, according to prominent land developers and industry research.

WESTERN Australia’s share of the nation’s top 20 largest builders slipped slightly over the past year, according to the Housing Industry Association’s annual Housing 100 report.

A STATE government proposal to establish a register of retail shop leases will create security, competition and privacy concerns for established shopping centre tenants, the Retail Traders’ Association says.

Gillard faces first test on unions – The Fin; WA hits back in battle over carve-up of GST – The Aus; Verve gets lifeline on Synergy deal – The West; $3b rescue spares Alinta but cements heavy losses – The West; Late-night trading approved – The West

East to put brakes on WA boom – The West; State carbon plan puts heat on PM – The Aus; Digging deep for new rosters – The Fin; Alinta in last-ditch rescue bid – The West; Demand to accelerate super rise – The Fin

BHP call for climate action – The Fin; Keep gas in WA, urges MP – The Fin; Gas hub opponents lobby Greens – The West; St John crisis as hospitals overflow – The West; Barnett drops fire compo deadline – The West

THE residential construction sector is concerned that energy savings benefits from next year’s introduction of minimum energy ratings requirements for new homes will not outweigh the increased costs associated with sustainable building design.