Perth’s stormwater drainage system’s failure to cope with the effects of climate change is causing concern.
Flooding questions
Swamp 1: Developers 0
Grass continues to grow on the swampy land earmarked for the high-rise Waterbank development near Trinity College.
Winter highs and lows for airport link
Metronet’s Airport Link project has gone through various challenges over the five years since construction began.
The art of placemaking
Art is changing how we interact with our public spaces. But who are the artists and what are they trying to show us?
Bridge a promise government should keep
Mandurah residents want work to begin soon on an Estuary Bridge duplication promised at the state election.
Less moratorium equals more rent
Perth landlords are anticipating an end to the State Government’s rent moratorium, but it could mean homelessness for many tenants.
Proposed Mandurah Marina oozes with issues
Environmental concerns have put plans for a new Mandurah Estuary marina in jeopardy.
Morley-Ellenbrook: why-a-duct?
Metronet’s initial viaduct design for the Morley-Ellenbrook rail line connection has sparked contention among Bayswater residents.
Let’s talk water
The Australian Water Association is worried about water shortages in the future, and whether we are prepared for water stress.
Good g-reef: Showdown to sink marina plans
Reeling reef residents are set to fight the State’s marina plans they say could destroy their coast.
Unity through diversity
With the 2019 local government elections coming up, cultural diversity is often overlooked.
Strong support for UWA city campus
Perth’s universities are fighting to secure the CBD’s first major campus, but it’s a win-win in the eyes of local business owners.
FERN felled
The colourful houses that have decorated Fremantle’s High Street for decades will soon be no more.
Slum tours: legit or ‘porn’?
A closer look at the controversial tourism industry in one of Asia’s largest slums.
New development locked in for Elizabeth Quay
Chevron Australia and Brookfield sign deal for 29-storey building.
Heritage treasure to high-rise apartment block?
The town of East Fremantle is in shock as the Royal George Hotel could have a 21-storey tower built directly behind it.