HBF Park in Perth is set to hold a number of FIFA Women's World Cup matches in 2023 after Australia secured the joint hosting rights with New Zealand last night.
A slate of planning reforms announced by the state government in May have now passed both houses of parliament, after negotiations with minor parties led to notable changes in how the legislation defines ‘significant' developments.
With_Architecture Studio has secured the contract to design a $60 million secondary school in Piara Waters, which will open to year seven students in 2023.
The state government will remove more coronavirus-related restrictions this weekend, with limits on mass gatherings eased and major sport and entertainment venues to reopen, though WA's borders will remain closed.
The widening of parts of Bussell Higway will proceed this year after the project secured funding from the federal and state governments, which also announced new funding agreements and contracts for regional roads and Metronet projects over the weekend.
The state government has outlined details for removing six level crossings between Victoria Park and Beckenham, as part of a multi-million dollar project to improve safety and ease traffic congestion along the Armadale Line.
Interstate fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers relocating to Western Australia will share in the $117 million Building Bonus package recently announced by the McGowan Government.
WA's universities are not the only businesses bearing the brunt of fewer international students, with the economic fallout likely to extend to the state's property, retail and transport sectors.
Plans to build a $32.5 million soccer centre in Queens Park are under way, with the project jointly funded by the state and federal governments, while Western Australian sports associations will benefit from a revised infrastructure funding model.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said lifting coronavirus restrictions will be fast-tracked to allow more people into stadiums, pubs, restaurants, weddings and funerals, while acknowledging WA may keep its border shut through July.
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.
Saracen Properties and Security Capital Australia have announced the development of a $100 million, five-star spa and resort in Margaret River, a boon for the South West region's tourism industry as it pursues a post-pandemic revival.
Eastern states-based fly-in, fly-out workers, who work and temporarily live in Western Australia due to COVID-19 border restrictions, are being offered incentives to permanently relocate and help boost the state's economy.
The state government has appointed Philip Helberg, an experienced engineer with a mix of private and public sector experience, to lead Infrastructure WA for five years, beginning in August.
A wave of home-building and renovation work is the goal of a $444 million stimulus package unveiled by the state government as it seeks to pull the state economy out of a coronavirus-induced downturn.
More than 3,000 apprentices and trainees will be eligible for free courses of up to six months as part of the state government's latest effort to safeguard the future of Western Australia's workfor
The federal government has launched a new $25,000 HomeBuilder grant, to go towards new builds or renovating an existing home, as the state government prepares to announce its own package in coming days.
Western Australians will be able to travel to the Kimberley, Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku and parts of the East Pilbara tomorrow after the federal government agreed to lift the state's biosecurity restrictions, two weeks earlier than the anticipated deadline.
Broadspectrum has secured a $117 million contract for work on maritime facilities along the Western Australian coast, as part of a wider state government initiative to support small businesses.
Almost all businesses will be able to reopen in Western Australia next weekend, as the state becomes the first in the country to reduce the four square metre rule, and gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed.
UPDATED: Six more members of the crew on a livestock ship docked in Western Australia have tested positive to the coronavirus, bringing the total to 12.
The state government has set up an advisory group, with executives from more than 20 businesses and community groups, to provide advice on the impacts of COVID-19 and measures to help economic recovery.
A conciliatory premier Mark McGowan has conceded he did not have the full picture yesterday when he criticised the federal government's handling of the live sheep carrier that entered Fremantle harbour with sick crew members.
Six crew members aboard a live export ship that arrived in Fremantle last week have tested positive to COVID-19, despite being cleared by a federal department, Premier Mark McGowan said.
The state government will lift regional travel restrictions in time for the long weekend, with Premier Mark McGowan urging Western Australians to travel within the state and support local businesses.
The state government has appointed a review team to identify skills and training development solutions in response to the impact of COVID-19 on the Western Australian workforce.
The Western Australian government will fast-track $12 million in community sport and recreation facilities grants, with applications to open up next week.
Premier Mark McGowan has criticised a push by the NSW and federal governments for Western Australia to reopen interstate borders, citing the eastern states' inconsistent health advice and high rates of community transmission.
The state government has introduced a package of planning reform measures that include streamlining approvals for 'significant' developments, with the aim to boost economic recovery.
Premier Mark McGowan is maintaining a cautious approach to opening up Western Australia's regional borders, saying the state government has no firm date on when this will occur.
Western Australia has officially moved into the second phase of lifting some of its coronavirus restrictions, while recording no new infections and two recoveries overnight.
