News Articles for City of Perth

The City of Perth has backed a proposal to build a seven-storey community centre in Northbridge to assist women and children escaping domestic violence.

Councils, industry bodies and former policymakers are divided on the merits of the state government's plans to reform WA's third tier of government.

The City of Perth has backed the WA Housing Authority's plan to build a $34.5 million apartment tower on Wellington Street, but not everyone is as supportive.

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.

A leading Perth architect says more could be done to activate unused spaces in Perth.

A contentious privatised parking contract could be the linchpin for $3 billion of projects at the QEII medical centre.

A top architect says Perth should be developed according to a singular vision from local and state authorities.

Plans to build a $40 million office building adjacent to the heritage-listed Bishop's House on Mounts Bay Road have surfaced, a site owned by one of central Perth's biggest commercial property owners.

'Tis the season for tech, with the annual West Tech Fest filling the calendar from December 6 to 10.

Perth office occupancy has dropped two percentage points to 77 per cent in November while foot traffic has improved, recent data reveals.

Plans for an Edith Cowan University CBD campus are set to proceed despite a red flag from Infrastructure Australia, which warned benefits could be overestimated and may not align with the Perth City Deal's objectives.

Di Bain has swapped seats with Sandy Anghie, taking over as City of Perth's deputy lord mayor following yesterday's special council meeting.

All four City of Perth councillors up for re-election on the weekend have retained their seats following a recount that narrowly handed the final spot to incumbent Viktor Ko.

Perth could stand to reap major benefits from rebuilding its light-rail tram network, writes Andrew Toulalan.

The City of Subiaco has endorsed a new development plan outlining its future vision amid debate over what constitutes heritage

Perth's council must set a goal for the next four years of becoming the safest capital city in Australia, writes Brent Fleeton.

West Coast Eagles' inaugural coach, Greens WA's former state secretary and a three-term state representative are among a list of notables running at next month's council elections.

Perth business leaders cooked meals for vulnerable people last week and raised $146,973 for Foodbank WA, with Northern Star Resources' Hilary Macdonald leading the way.

Basil Zempilas has revealed that the City of Perth and the state government are working on attracting a new “major global event” to Perth.

The pandemic has disrupted all our lives, but it's not the only force shifting how we do business.

Woolworths' private development arm has lodged plans to build a $26.5 million shopping centre on Murray Street adjacent to the former Princess Margaret Hospital site.

Basil Zempilas has reaffirmed his support for the Perth City Deal after the state government lashed the city's councillors for voting against developing a public swimming pool at the WACA Ground.

Branding a city like Perth can be tricky, so lessons from the past should be acknowledged.

A series of property developments promise to reshape the city, but what else is needed to revive the CBD?

The lack of a unified development overview plan for the city was flagged at a Property Council event today as one key issue hindering Perth's evolution.

The City of Perth is considering a new plan to revive the unused upper floors of heritage buildings.

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has hinted he believes Yagan Square has design flaws, after the precinct suffered a wave of closures.

Work has begun on a $22 million enhancement of Roe Street, the first major project under way as part of a $1.5 billion deal the City of Perth struck with the state and federal government.

The owner of Forrest Chase has launched legal action against the City of Perth, seeking a court order which would force the vacation and demolition of Bocelli's Espresso in Forrest Place.

Western Australia's peak planning body has given the state government and property giant Pivot Group the green light to build a $30 million office building for parliamentary staff.

Perth deputy lord mayor Sandy Anghie has launched defamation action against Channel Nine over a story which implied that she leased a West Perth meeting room to run for council.

The City of Perth's development assessment authority looks set to approve a $52 million plan to build a new 13-storey hotel on Adelaide Terrace.

The Western Australian Cricket Association has secured $34 million in funding commitments to advance plans to upgrade its grounds, as well as develop a museum and community aquatic centre.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Allan Mason, Michelle Antonio, Greg Quin, Damien Waller and Soolim Carney.

A former board member of the disability services commission and a 28-year veteran of consultancy firm Arup round out two major hires at the City of Perth.

The City of Perth's development assessment panel has given GDI Property Group the green light for a $1 billion redevelopment of the Mill Street precinct.

Basil Zempilas has reiterated support for reviewing Perth's rates structure, as new data showed WA's office occupancy declining on the back of the state's five-day lockdown.

A former adviser to Colin Barnett and friend of Basil Zempilas has been picked to fill a key corporate communications role at the City of Perth.

Ministerial roles overseeing immigration, investment, population and Perth's CBD are just a few changes the property industry will lobby for ahead of the state election.

WA Labor has pilloried the opposition's plan to sink the City West rail line, warning the project could cost the state as much as $1 billion.