The federal government has announced a major overhaul of the Department of Defence, in a bid to address systematic inefficiencies within the organisation as it ramps up spending.
More than 500 homes will be built for defence workers in Rockingham as part of an agreement between Western Australian businesses and the federal government.
Public art plays a key role in efforts to increase vibrancy and liveability across Perth, with developers willing to contribute if it makes sense for their projects.
A Defence Housing Australia apartment project in Fremantle has become the state's third property development to be recognised as a One Planet Community, under the international Bioregional program.
Construction will start later this week on Defence Housing Australia's 166-dwelling Liv Apartments in Fremantle, after Georgiou Group was appointed as DHA's building contractor.
The rejuvenation of Fremantle's dilapidated and neglected east end has been given a boost, with Defence Housing Australia lodging plans for a 166-apartment project on Queen Victoria Street.
The City of Fremantle is ramping up its heritage restoration efforts, making progress at three separate historic sites, which have been in varying states of disrepair for a number of years.
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