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ballsy move PremiumDalyellup basektball court to be removed

The public basketball hoop in the South West deemed too ‘noisy’ by neighbours will be taken down after a back-and-forth debacle that dragged on for two years.

Jakeb Waddell

Golden Triangle in crisisCommentsPremiumPerth suburb too prestigious for ‘Truman Show’ homes

City of Nedlands mayor Fiona Argyle has spearheaded the refusal of three display homes — including one built for people with special needs — because she does not want to see ‘the Truman Show in Dalkeith’.

Jake Dietsch

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Gloves are offCommentsPremium
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Perth mayor stops council meeting amid ‘sexist’ debate

A Perth council meeting came to an abrupt halt after councillors feuded over just four words.

Pip Waller

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Taking offCommentsPremium
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Perth councillors to make call on two-year e-scooter trial

The City of Perth is on its way to becoming the second metropolitan council in WA to launch an electric scooters rental trial.

Victoria Rifici

‘Carrying the burden’PremiumBasil spruiks four solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas has told a parliamentary inquiry the local government is ‘bearing the brunt’ of a State-wide housing crunch and says the WA Government is responsible for fixing it.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Rates billsRockingham council to vote on advertising rates increase

Rockingham ratepayers may soon have to spare another $48 for rates as the council is expected to vote this week on advertising its proposed rates for the 2022-23 financial year.

Hannah Cross

Thumping winCommentsLabor’s new star credits McGowan for victory

New Labor MP Tracey Roberts said Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese’s understanding of WA had boosted Labor’s standing in the State, helping to clinch its victory nationwide.

Adrian Lowe

special election PremiumElection set to fill Bridgetown-Greenbushes vacancies

The extraordinary election was triggered after president John Bookless and councillor Barbara Johnson announced their resignation from the Shire in April

Jakeb Waddell

New roadblockCommentsBusselton: Underwater observatory shelved amid $25m blowout

The highly anticipated Australian Underwater Observatory planned for the Busselton Jetty has been placed on the backburner after the project was re-scoped due to cost blowouts.

Taylar Amonini

‘Matter of priority’CommentsPremiumCouncil push for e-scooter curfew amid ‘safety fears’

Perth’s biggest council could soon impose an overnight curfew on e-scooter riders amid concerns over safety, noise and anti-social behaviour.

Sarah Steger

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Party’s overCommentsPremium
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Register could bring more politics into councils: Minister

City of South Perth councillors will be forced to disclose any political affiliations they have under a new transparency plan - but the Local Government Minister says it could have the opposite effect.

Victoria Rifici

‘David versus Goliath’PremiumPerth mayor aims to join fight against neighbour house plans

A legal battle between the City of Nedlands and neighbours of the city’s mayor took a turn last week, with the mayor filing an application to intervene as a third party.

Jake Dietsch

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Struggle revealedPremium
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Bayswater council warned of cashflow crisis two years ago

It’s currently facing a significant challenge to rein in debt over the next six years but the City of Bayswater has long known of its financial woes.

Victoria Rifici

‘I don’t care!’VideoPremiumWA councillor’s meeting outburst caught on camera

A suburban councillor has unleashed an almighty tantrum during an official council meeting with an outburst involving desk banging, speaking out of turn and even turning the lights on and off.

Matt Zis

‘encourage people to spend’CommentsPremiumWest Aussie diners should receive cash-back vouchers: AHA WA

West Australians could receive cash-back vouchers to lure them into the State’s struggling hospitality sector, if the Australian Hotels Association gets its wish.

Michael Trail

Sudden resignation PremiumSW shire president quits council after anti-vax furore

The Bridgetown-Greenbushes Shire president, who publicly backed a group of anti-vaxxers labelling the media reporting of the COVID pandemic as ‘gutter’ journalism, has retired from his council immediately.

Jakeb Waddell and Ben Loughran

Housing scheme investigationCommentsPremiumDo government incentives help Aussies on to property ladder?

Since the 1960’s, governments have injected cash to assist Aussies on to the property ladder. So why does it help some and hinder others?

Kim Macdonald and Rebecca Le May

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Boiling pointCommentsPremium
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State sidesteps Nedlands over luxury hot springs project

Lands Minister John Carey is set to overrule the City of Nedlands’ efforts to stop a major tourism project in the western suburbs.

Jake Dietsch

Playing hardballCommentsPremium‘Show us the money’: Council demands cash for OBH revamp

The Town of Cottesloe wants a developer to pay the Town a ‘significant’ amount of money if a huge redevelopment of the Ocean Beach Hotel is given the green light.

Jake Dietsch

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Imminent decisionPremium
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Ratepayer’s court fight over council election interference

A ratepayer has taken it upon himself to get to the bottom of a local government election saga after feeling ‘very let down’ by the WA Electoral Commission. A verdict on a possible by-election is due this week.

Briana Fiore

Quick exitPremiumCity of Swan boss steps down after 15 months

City of Swan boss Jeremy Edwards is leaving the council after only 15 months in the top job.

Phil Hickey

Taking her leavePremium‘Shocked’: Terblanche tees off after quitting Cockburn

Cockburn councillor Chamonix Terblanche has resigned as an East ward representative following her controversial decision to take almost half a year of paid leave. Here’s what it means for ratepayers.

Indigo Lemay-Conway

Bowled overCommentsPremiumHuge amount it will cost Perth bowls club to remove asbestos

Removing all of the asbestos from the Mt Pleasant Bowling Club building would cost Melville ratepayers more than what was first budgeted for its much-needed renovation.

Matt Zis

Renewed focusKwinana goes green under renewables plan

The City of Kwinana’s biggest energy-guzzling sites have switched to renewable energy sources.

Hannah Cross