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New improvement scheme defines future land uses for Port Hedland's West End
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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Consultation on modern Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Bill begins
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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Gnarla Boodja Mili Mili launched as part of a travelling exhibition
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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Major Subiaco project to support up to 1,600 WA jobs
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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Progress on new planning regulations to cut red tape
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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New laws set future development plans for iconic Swan Valley region
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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McGowan Government investing in coastal erosion hotspots
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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New Western Australian Government Architect appointed
19 August 2020

New Western Australian Government Architect appointed

Perth architect Rebecca Moore appointed as new Government Architect.

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Fresh approach to school planning open for community feedback
18 August 2020

Fresh approach to school planning open for community feedback

Developers and local governments will have greater clarity around planning requirements for new schools across Western Australia following release of a revised planning policy.

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Problem and Opportunity Statements to drive investment and jobs in WA
17 August 2020

Problem and Opportunity Statements to drive investment and jobs in WA

The McGowan Government has introduced a new initiative - Problem and Opportunity Statements - to drive investment and support WA jobs.

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Fauna to be safely relocated from Ocean Reef Marina site
13 August 2020

Fauna to be safely relocated from Ocean Reef Marina site

Work has now begun relocating fauna from the Ocean Reef Marina site, as the long-awaited redevelopment moves towards the start of construction.

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Work underway on Perth’s new, modern freight corridor
11 August 2020

Work underway on Perth’s new, modern freight corridor

McGowan Government endorses independent Westport Taskforce final report and confirms Anketell and Thomas Road as future primary east-west freight route.

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Page last reviewed 24 June 2019

Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this site may contain images of people who are deceased.

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