News and events

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21 October 2020

Registrations of interest sought for innovative development of Cossack townsite

Lands Minister Ben Wyatt has called for registrations of interest for a unique opportunity to activate and develop the historic Cossack townsite.

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14 October 2020

Draft planning scheme for Swan Valley released for public comment

The first standalone planning scheme for the Swan Valley has been released, following the introduction of legislation to Parliament and delivery of the Swan Valley Action Plan.

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09 October 2020

METRONET Armadale Line projects move forward

METRONET Armadale and Byford proposals are now underway.

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08 October 2020

New Bayswater Station development application for comment

Have your say on the new Bayswater Station development application.

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18 September 2020

New improvement scheme defines future land uses for Port Hedland's West End

A new improvement scheme designed to transition future residential development away from Port Hedland's busy working port has been gazetted today.

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02 September 2020

Consultation on modern Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill begins

The draft Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill 2020 reflects the feedback of Aboriginal people across the State, industry and stakeholders.

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31 August 2020

Gnarla Boodja Mili Mili launched as part of a travelling exhibition

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt last night launched the Gnarla Boodja Mili Mili display, an interactive map of Noongar place names to be showcased at the Museum of Perth.

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31 August 2020

Major Subiaco project to support up to 1,600 WA jobs

Former Pavilion Markets site will be transformed and breathe life into Subiaco.

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21 August 2020

Progress on new planning regulations to cut red tape

Amendments to local planning regulations will expand exemptions for many small residential and non-residential projects, including extensions and renovations to existing homes.

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19 August 2020

New laws set future development plans for iconic Swan Valley region

Swan Valley Planning Bill 2020 introduced to replace old Act and set new planning scheme.

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19 August 2020

McGowan Government investing in coastal erosion hotspots

The McGowan Government has allocated almost $7 million to four high priority coastal erosion hotspots and an additional 42 coastal management projects across Western Australia.

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