A state government program aimed at converting Airbnbs and empty homes into long-term rentals has made 400 properties available to renters, with Labor expecting a six-month extension to double that number.
The Pentagon says it is sending Ukraine an additional $425 million (AU$648 million) in military aid.
The changes, which will be rolled out over the next 12 months, will add two exclusive new tiers.
The mammoth task of building hundreds of houses for AUKUS defense personnel in just a few years took a major step forward. Federal Defense Industry Minister Matt Keogh announced on Friday that three contracts had been signed between Defense Housing Australia and a number of developers in Western Australia for the delivery of 550 rental … Read more
Bluesfest has announced the first line-up for its 36th and final festival. Headlining the event are Crowded House and their classic “Don't Dream It's Over” will no doubt provide a bittersweet moment for festival-goers following the announcement that the iconic event will be discontinued after its 36th year.
The Kwinana Industries Council has entered into a partnership with car dealership Rockingham Mahindra in an agreement the organisation says will benefit local students. The dealership has become an “education partner” of KIC, providing the company with a fully serviced vehicle. According to KIC managing director David Harrison, this is intended to enhance the company's … Read more
The Weeknd has finally announced that he will venture Down Under for an Australian tour, just months after canceling his last tour. The global stadium tour “After Hours Til Dawn” stops in Melbourne and Sydney in October, with four dates at Marvel Stadium and Accor Stadium.
Optus Stadium CEO Mike McKenna has announced plans to “renovate” rather than replace the surface at Burswood Stadium amid ongoing concerns about the turf. A heavy downpour and back-to-back games in Perth over the weekend have put the surface in the spotlight again, with a large section of the north wing the biggest concern.
Comedian Adam Hills wants para standing tennis to be played at Grand Slam tournaments and also at the Paralympics.
A new inner-city primary school is set to open in 2029 after the state government pledged to push ahead with the project despite a conflict with the City of Perth over the location. But the council sharply criticized this move. Mayor Basil Zempilas accused the government of “practically stealing the land.”