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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.

The state government has hit back at claims that the Labor Party is behind repeated attacks on opposition leader Zak Kirkup's offices, labelling the allegations baseless and attention-seeking.

Steel manufacturer InfraBuild is the latest company to be awarded a Metronet-associated contract, supplying steel parts for the construction of new railway lines.

The Labor Party has announced plans to build a $38 million multi-storey car park at Greenwood train station, if re-elected

The state's $1.86 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link is on track for completion by later this year, with Redcliffe station to be operational by December.

Following years of setbacks and delays, earthworks have started at Finbar's Civic Heart project in South Perth.

Tenders are expected to open later this week for the roll out of the state government's $140 million Smart Freeways project southbound along Mitchell Freeway.

The state and federal governments have allocated $158 million for 62 roads projects in regional Western Australia.

The state government has welcomed Virgin Australia's move to lower regional airfares, which Premier Mark McGowan says will benefit residents in WA making last-minute bookings.

The state government has opened public consultation for the state's draft medium-density housing policy and its associated codes.

Edith Cowan University has opened expressions of interest for a lead architect and lead designer to work on its recently announced campus relocation.

Aboriginal-owned and operated business Garli will complete road works on the state government's $122 million marina project in Port Hedland.

The state government has released a new planning policy that places the onus on developers to provide telecommunications infrastructure.

The state government has released a new planning policy for the development of activity centres, replacing guidelines that are 10 years old.

The state government has unveiled its finalised Subi East master plan, which includes proposed development height guidelines.

Brookfield Properties has received development approval for its plans to build two mixed-use towers at Elizabeth Quay.

The state government has named BMD Construction and Georgiou Group as the preferred proponents to extend Mitchell Freeway.

Highway Construction has been named as the preferred contractor to complete upgrades to Coolgardie-Esperance Highway.

The cost of building the Morley-Ellenbrook rail line has blown out to more than $1.3 billion after the signing of the main construction contract with Laing O'Rourke.

The state government has announced free infrastructure-related training for up to 250 students, as part of a wider $57 million initiative.

The federal government will spend $1.1 billion on Western Australian road and rail projects, as part of a broader infrastructure package.

Cedar Woods Properties has received planning approval for a development featuring 41 dwellings on 133 Salvado Road, Subiaco.

The state government has committed an additional $30 million to its Building Bonus program, but is yet to respond to industry calls for extending delivery timeframes.

Electric buses will be operating on Joondalup streets in a trial from early 2022, with buses from Volvo and charging infrastructure provided by ABB.

Construction has started on the new $30 million Brabham Whiteman Edge Shopping Centre, set to feature the state's first click-and-collect drive-through via a new Coles Online fulfilment centre.

Subiaco is set for resurgence, but it will take a coordinated approach from landlords, developers and council to take full advantage of its more than $500 million pipeline.

A new pedestrian and cyclist bridge will be built across the Swan River, as part of a broader $60 million infrastructure package announced by the state government.

Georgiou Group's work in hand has reached the highest level in several years after it won a major new roads project in Perth.

Rebecca Moore will have the opportunity to shape the future design of Perth, after being appointed the state's new government architect today.

The state government has accepted the Westport Taskforce's final recommendations and will proceed with building a new, land-backed port in Kwinana by 2032.

The state government is spending $7 million on measures to address ongoing issues at the main bay in Carnarvon, as part of Western Australia's wider economic recovery plan.

The state government has allocated new funding to build a diesel railcar manufacturing facility in Bellevue, as well as establish a cathode production facility.

The state government has unveiled details of several infrastructure packages as part of the WA Recovery Fund, including a further $319.2 million in school upgrades.

Demolition works at the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children site in Subiaco will begin early next year, with the project awarded to Balcatta-based contractor RJ Vincent.

Contractor Decmil has received some rare good news, with a subsidiary being named as the preferred proponent for the $175 million Albany Ring Road.

Regional Express has doubled its flights from Perth to Albany and Esperance, under an agreement with the state government.

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.

Georgiou Group and NRW Contracting are among three consortia shortlisted to widen Mitchell Freeway for southbound road users, with the $76 million project jointly funded by the state and federal governments.

An emerging pipeline of apartment developments could shape a new look for Perth's western suburbs, but ongoing community consultation will be needed.

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.