The new leaseholders of Rottnest Lodge have detailed their final redevelopment plan, with an increase in the number of rooms but construction costs held to around $40 million.
Luxury retreat Amaroo has received a tick of approval to its expansion plan to more than double the facility’s capacity after a boost in local tourism.
The City of Nedlands will be requesting a two-month extension to plan its next move over the fallen Tawarri deal, which has been described by the Lands Minister as risky “flip-flopping”.
The owners of luxury retreat Amaroo have unveiled an expansion plan that would more than double capacity, following an influx of bookings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A scaled back version of the initial $32 million Busselton Jetty expansion has been given the go-ahead by the city, after a drastic costs spike almost made the project "impossible".
The not-for-profit behind the Busselton Jetty has rescoped the $32 million underwater observatory project after cost hikes rendered it unviable, keeping it afloat by splitting it into two stages.
Qantas will resume its Perth-London direct flight earlier than planned as the national carrier also announces new non-stop routes to tourism destinations from Australia.
A land deal with the state government over the Tawarri Hot Springs site, which is earmarked for a $25 million revamp, has fallen through as the local council refused to enter a head lease.
John Van Der Wielen, Ivy Chen and Larry Lopez will head up a $100 million state government program launched to attract investments to potential growth industries.
Tourism and property developer Sevens Group Australia has been appointed to redevelop the Nedlands Bath Site into a boutique hotel, function centre, restaurant and café.
The City of Perth has offered free night time parking, free alfresco dining and $5,000 cash grants to support businesses as COVID-19 curbs visitor and worker activity in the CBD.
Premier Mark McGowan has locked in March 3 as the date for quarantine-free travel into WA; with the mask mandate expanded and capacity limits returning.