Differences of opinion between local and State governments regarding development in Perth often mirror those found in the broader community, according to the two representatives of local government at the roundtable.
The pristine Western Australian coastline has always played an integral role in the lifestyle, culture and recreational pursuits of those who live here.
All those at the WA Business News coastal development forum agreed that the inadequacies of the town planning system presented the main hurdles to coastal development.
Scarborough is Perth’s latest coastline battleground, with The City of Stirling council proposing a planning amendment that would make way for a significant overhaul of the foreshore.
Mayor Tony Vallelonga and the City of Stirling’s plan to redevelop the Scarborough foreshore has met intense opposition from local action group Save Our Sunsets, established by Karrinyup resident John Keall.
A key challenge for developers wanting to change the beachfront skyline is to find a balance between their own proposals and the requirements of the community in which they hope to operate.
High-rise development is often met with resistance because of the lack of comparable, successful projects at the time, according to some of those at the WA Business News coastal development forum.
Developers are scrambling to take advantage of the high level of privately held waterfront property and turn the attractions of living on the coast into profit.
This week marks the launch of WA Business News’ 2005 40under40 Awards program. Julie-anne Sprague, Noel Dyson and Alison Birrane profile some of the past winners.
Since being recognised as a WA Business News 40under40 winner in February this year, WestNet managing director Peter Brown has been awarded another prestigious gong – the Young Entrepreneur in the Wes
Anthony Maslin will be heading to the Maldives in two months to fulfil part of the dream he had for his company, Solar Energy Systems.When the 2004 40under40 winner set the company up six years ago, h
Like many Western Australian companies, telecommunications carrier Global Dial has its sights set on China’s 1.2 billion population as part of its next phase of growth.The company, under the direction
Each of the four WA Business News’ First Amongst Equals winners has used the time since winning the top accolade to execute bigger and better business ideas.
Oceana Gold is planning to re-enter the gold hedge market to help manage the risks associated with developing three new gold mines in New Zealand.Its decision comes less than two months after the comp
A total of 190 businesses were recognised for their contribution to the arts and cultural sector at this year’s 11th State Arts Sponsorship Awards. Marsha Jacobs and Julie-anne Sprague report.
Outstanding commitment to regional arts and culture: Winner – Woodside Energy Ltd for its partnership with the WA Youth Orchestra. Highly commended – BHP for its partnership with the Primal Project.
This year marks the centenary of Australian philanthropy, with Alfred Felton’s bequeathing of £380,000 believed to be the first major philanthropic gift of its kind in the world.Mr Felton was a Melbou
To celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, Woodside joined with the WA Youth Orchestra in taking a 56-member youth orchestra to the centre of Woodside’s Pilbara operations, an event that won the mining giant this year’s award for outstanding commitment
