News Articles for Liam Gobbert

Planning authorities have waved through a $200 million plan to build a 34-storey timber tower that the City of Perth hopes will activate the area and aid its population growth goals.

The Forrest family empire's property division's proposal has been described as a gamechanger for the city and an "architectural statement".

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.

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.

City of Perth councillors have accepted thousands of dollars' worth of gifts since October, with Perron Group, Rio Tinto and Primewest among a notable list of benefactors.

Sandy Anghie has been sworn in as deputy mayor of the City of Perth at a special council meeting this morning.

Two years of turmoil will come to an end this afternoon as the City of Perth swears in its new lord mayor and council.

Basil Zempilas has been elected the 56th lord mayor of the City of Perth.