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The state and federal governments have poured an extra $150 million into the $1.7 billion Perth City Deal to safeguard its projects as costs spike, with Multiplex to build the new ECU CBD campus.

The extent of the cost increase on the Midland Station project has been revealed, with the project value having almost doubled from $165 million to $315 million.

The $165 million Stephenson Avenue extension project to shave minutes off workers' daily commute has entered its final phase.

Apartment developers take a risk when they commit to a build, but in some areas the road to construction is rockier than others.

The federal government has revealed the likely cost break-down of major upgrades to the Armadale rail line, with the combined cost increasing to nearly $2 billion.

The competition watchdog has given freight companies special permission to cooperate to get groceries into WA and the NT, after supply chains broke down.

The government is keen to push local content for the Metronet railcar build, but details are hard to come by.

The rail line between WA and the east coast is open after being closed for a record 24 days, but supermarket shelves could take four to six weeks to be restocked.

Recent challenges in property development have put urban infill back in the spotlight.

Marine infrastructure services business Maritime Constructions has been selected by the state government to improve navigation aids for boaters visiting Rottnest Island.

WA shoppers will be subjected to product limits at major supermarkets after floods in South Australia disrupted supply chains, leaving some shelves empty.

The state government is expecting to implement a ‘land bridge' in coming days to transport products from the east coast to WA after railways in SA were damaged by floods.

The state government has selected Indigenous business CareyMC to complete upgrades at Two Rocks Marina, while BMD Constructions has been appointed to a project in the Wheatbelt.

The state government has cracked down on councils obstructing the around-the-clock delivery of goods to supermarkets, as concerns mount about supply chain disruptions.

The state government is pushing ahead with implementing an expedited planning pathway.

Property developer Sanur has taken its $140 million Hay Street redevelopment to the state government's expedited planning pathway, after a year at loggerheads with the City of Subiaco.

Decmil and NRW Holdings have been awarded contracts under the state and federal government's estimated $216 million infrastructure spend on the busy travel route.

A top architect says Perth should be developed according to a singular vision from local and state authorities.

Premier Mark McGowan has announced a major cabinet reshuffle this morning, with Amber-Jade Sanderson set to replace Roger Cook as Health Minister.

Properties used for short-term accommodation could be listed on a state-wide register as part of newly proposed reforms for the burgeoning sector.

A proposed marina at Point Grey near Mandurah will not go ahead after the state government approved an amendment to the local planning scheme to stop the controversial development.

Peter Woronzow has been formally appointed director general of the Department of Transport, one of five DG roles the state government has needed to fill.

Housing Minister John Carey and Lands Minister Tony Buti have described social housing as one of the greatest challenges the government is facing over the next 12 months.

A consortium including Perth-based Clough has secured work on the $255 million Stephenson Avenue extension, as part of stage two of the project.

The state government is aiming to award about five per cent of all contracts in the transport sector to Aboriginal businesses over the next five years.

The state opposition has criticised Ports Minister Rita Saffioti for delaying action against an ongoing strike at Fremantle Port which has resulted in millions of dollars' worth of imports being diverted to the eastern states.

Mandatory jabs will be expanded to port workers as of next month as extra doses of the Moderna shot are set to boost WA's flagging vaccine rollout.

Wangara business Ertech has won a $20.4 million contract from the state government to build a new marina at Onslow.

Aventuur has been named the preferred proponent to develop and operate a long-mooted surf park in Perth's southern suburbs.

Mundijong Road and Thomas Road will be among the roads receiving upgrades after the state government announced a $27 million safety program today.

The state opposition has criticised the government's plan to make elements of its temporary development pathway permanent, labelling it a move to sneak through planning laws.

The state government will have a chance to alleviate rising cost and wage pressure for small businesses in its upcoming budget.

A consortium that includes Perth business Georgiou Group is first in line to build a $165 million train station at Midland, while the company also won a $115 million NSW road contract.

Local company Highway Construction has been tasked with upgrading a major intersection in Tuart Hill, as part of a $20 million project.

How has the state government's streamlined development assessment pathway performed in the year since its establishment?

More than 60 per cent of civil construction businesses believe worker shortages are constraining their ability to deliver contracts, with an estimated 3,900 unfilled jobs.

WBHO Infrastructure and Decmil Group have been contracted to complete upgrades at two major highways in Perth.

The state government has signalled it may rethink its market-led proposals policy, after planning minister Rita Saffioti questioned the process.

WA's cluster of road and rail projects could face delays as the state's planning minister has acknowledged a need to better spread works across the forward estimates.

The last piece of more than 16 kilometres of track for the $1.86 billion Forrestfield-Airport Link has been laid, another step toward completion of the Metronet project.