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The City of Stirling's trackless tram initiative will not receive state funding should it progress to the next stage of its implementation, according to Treasurer Rita Saffioti.

Housing and Planning Minister John Carey has defended building single dwellings amid a push for infill, saying some higher-density projects are just not viable in Perth.

The state's biggest local government has chosen a replacement for its outgoing chief executive, Stuart Jardine, who has been in the role for 16 years.

Construction for a $27 million primary school at Newman College is on track as part of a goal to house the entire student body in one site by 2025.

Vacant land earmarked for a Scarborough skyscraper has become an eyesore after a multi-million-dollar project by Chinese developer 3 Oceans Property continues to stall.

A proposed apartment block in Scarborough has failed to garner support from the councillors, after the design was revised to increase the height of one tower.

Western Australia's largest local government has launched an online service, aimed to streamline more than 65 per cent of development applications lodged each year.

Perth Glory has been forced into a home ground move and will host their A-League campaign from Stirling.

The $390 million Karrinyup West development has been given the green light by a state government's assessment panel after a five-hour meeting today.

The City of Stirling has backed off on its plan to introduce a social housing quota for future developments following feedback from industry groups, including Adrian Fini's group.

Local government reform is finally on track in WA, but some observers remain unconvinced what's on offer is bold enough.

A redesign of the Karrinyup West apartments did little to sway Stirling councillors who stood firm in their opposition to the $390 million development.

The state's largest local government is weighing up a WALGA exit with claims the association has spent a "disproportionate amount of time" advocating smaller councils.

The state government has released the results of a three-month community consultation over a proposed trench on West Coast Highway, with a majority of survey participants backing the idea.

The City of Stirling and the state government are still at odds on ways to combat traffic in Scarborough, with the council recently reaffirming its preference for a tunnel.

A trackless tram will be coming to Perth as part of an ongoing City of Stirling project, the first trial of the technology in Australia.

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 cities of Stirling and Melville have become prime locales for new childcare centres this year, despite residents' and councillors' concerns about their impact on amenity and traffic congestion.

While council amalgamations have been extensive across Australia in recent decades, organised opposition and one blundered attempt has made it a nonstarter here in WA.

Differing views over the coastal strip's revitalisation have created rifts between the major stakeholders.

A plan to ease congestion along West Coast Highway could see an open trench or underground tunnel built near Scarborough's $100 million beachfront redevelopment.

AMP Capital's $150 million high-rise apartment complex has been given development approval.

City of Stirling mayor Mark Irwin says members of the community have threatened legal action and lashed out at councillors over a childcare centre planned for Wembley Downs.

The City of Stirling has swung into action following an influx of development applications seeking state approval for variations to the city's 12-storey height limit.

Contractor Densford Civil has secured the first stage of works to extend Stephenson Avenue, as part of a $125 million project jointly funded by the state and federal governments.

The City of Stirling has streamlined the approvals processes and cut red tape for small businesses in the area, as part of the Small Business Friendly Approvals Project.