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Flood-ruined WA bridge to be rebuilt six times stronger

A longer, sturdier bridge will be built over WA's Fitzroy River after unprecedented flooding washed away the old one in January, cutting a key transport route.

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Perth housing crisis: Tensions grow in the suburbs over high-rise development as city battles urban sprawl

Residents vent their frustration as more multi-storey buildings cast a shadow over their leafy neighbourhoods, while planners argue more high-rise is needed to address the severe housing shortage and slow urban sprawl.

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The 'tree house' design that could lead to more greenery in Australia's drying suburbs

The Forever Project is an "adult tree house" crossed with Noah's Ark, and it's hoped it will change the game on boosting Perth's dwindling tree canopy.

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Permanent lights out for electronic billboards deemed a hazard to Perth freeway traffic

The owners of two electronic billboards have lost a bid for ministerial approval with an independent committee advising they posed "an unacceptable risk to the safety of drivers".

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McGowan government and WA councils at odds over major property development reforms

WA's local government authority hits back at a major new property development policy that slashes councils' say over the look of the state's suburbs and towns.

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WA local governments to have development approval powers weakened under major changes to planning laws

West Australian property developers will be able to circumvent local councils and access new infrastructure funding in major changes to planning laws designed to speed up the construction of thousands of apartments.

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WA's Great Northern Highway to reopen after devastating flooding cut road between Broome and Derby

Broome and Derby will be linked again by road — after a fashion — thanks to a speedy effort in demanding conditions to repair long stretches of damage to the Great Northern Highway.

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Full rebuild for flood-ruined WA bridge

Barges and a temporary crossing will be used to bring goods in and out of Fitzroy Crossing after floods destroyed the West Australian town's bridge.

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Proposal to move public road for billionaire Andrew Forrest's Ningaloo resort scrapped

The state government has walked away from a road realignment that could have used at least $6 million of taxpayers' money, due to Aboriginal heritage and environmental concerns.

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Fate of 'hazardous' electronic billboards over busy Perth roads to be decided by minister

Western Australia's Transport Minister is preparing to decide the fate of two large electronic advertising billboards, which have been deemed too distracting for drivers by Main Roads.

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Road train length signage trialled in WA as truck drivers push for more driver education

Community feedback is being sought on signage letting drivers know how road trains are in Western Australia. The trial aims to improve road safety — but one truck drivers says more needs to be done.

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Large tracts of Perth land to be released, but do little to alleviate housing crisis in short term, experts say

Large tracts of land primarily in Perth's outer suburbs to be released in a bid to alleviate major housing shortages, but won't be available for years, and will do little to alleviate urban sprawl, experts say.

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WA government's $2.5m plan for subsidised training for Ukrainian refugees, bridging visa holders

Ukrainian refugees in WA will no longer be hit with up to $10,000 in vocational training costs as a $2.5-million subsidised training plan is rolled out for refugees and asylum seekers.

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Looming Perth airport train line opening date sparks concern among train drivers

Perth's train drivers voice concern the opening of Perth's new airport train line may be rushed, with the union saying the tunnel was still considered a construction site and had limited phone reception.

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Proposed Smiths Beach luxury resort flagged as 'fatally flawed' in initial bushfire assessment

Fire authorities are concerned that the proposed resort at popular Smiths Beach in WA's South West is in a bushfire-prone area and only has one road in and out.

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Bunbury Farmers Market manager says new $20 million intersection won't curb traffic woes

If you've visited the Bunbury Farmers Market you'll know hard hard it is getting in and out, but there are concerns a $20 million government plan to fix it might not change much at all.

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Perth airport rail line to finally open

Six years after construction began, the $1.9 billion Perth Airport rail link is set to commence full operations from October 10.

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Hancock Prospecting, Main Roads WA proposal sparks fear for Aboriginal heritage, workers on Wittenoom route

The company led by Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, wants to put iron ore roads and workers' camps in Western Australia's north near a national park and through asbestos-riddled Wittenoom.

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Perth's Metronet airport train line still facing uncertain opening date after decade in making

West Australians are still no closer to finding out when they'll be able to catch a train to Perth Airport, more than two years after the long-awaited rail line was due to open.

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WA bridge on hold amid heritage concerns

The design reassessment of a proposed new bridge over Perth's Helena River will represent a rare win for local traditional owners regarding heritage concerns.

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Perth to get southern hemisphere's largest surf park after lease agreement signed

The largest surf park in the southern hemisphere with 150-metre-long waves is to be built in Perth with special government assistance to guide it through the regulatory process.

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Perth to Bunbury fast passenger rail business case contract awarded

A key step has been reached in the push for a faster passenger rail link between Perth and WA's major tourism and food region as power sources for the train are investigated.

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Labor promises to make electric buses in Perth, if it wins the federal election

Anthony Albanese has promised to build 130 electric buses in Perth, creating more than 100 local jobs, if Labor wins the federal election.

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Airfares to be capped for regional WA residents, as Mark McGowan fulfils election promise

Return flights starting in regional Western Australia used to cost up to $1,000, but from July they will be capped at $398 or $598 for residents, as the state government fulfils an election promise.

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Cost of Bunbury Outer Ring Road blows out to more than $1 billion

Construction has already begun on the road which will make the journey to WA’s major tourist region quicker. But the cost to taxpayers will be hundreds of millions of dollars more than expected.

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