The not-for-profit behind the Busselton Jetty has rescoped the $32 million underwater observatory project after cost hikes rendered it unviable, keeping it afloat by splitting it into two stages.
Qantas will resume its Perth-London direct flight earlier than planned as the national carrier also announces new non-stop routes to tourism destinations from Australia.
A land deal with the state government over the Tawarri Hot Springs site, which is earmarked for a $25 million revamp, has fallen through as the local council refused to enter a head lease.
John Van Der Wielen, Ivy Chen and Larry Lopez will head up a $100 million state government program launched to attract investments to potential growth industries.
Tourism and property developer Sevens Group Australia has been appointed to redevelop the Nedlands Bath Site into a boutique hotel, function centre, restaurant and café.
The City of Perth has offered free night time parking, free alfresco dining and $5,000 cash grants to support businesses as COVID-19 curbs visitor and worker activity in the CBD.
Premier Mark McGowan has locked in March 3 as the date for quarantine-free travel into WA; with the mask mandate expanded and capacity limits returning.
International students returning to Perth will be allowed to enter the state under strict conditions this week, but the rules for new recruits aren’t yet clear.
ASX-listed Mineral Commodities and Alterra have made changes to their boards, while new leaders have been appointed at Good Sammy Enterprises and Pan Pacific Perth.
Western Australians could spend up to $5.6 billion on short-term holidays once state borders reopen with high-income earners first at the gate, a new survey has found.
