Local government
Perth boy almost loses leg to infection after falling in dog faeces
A Perth rugby coach has revealed how one of his juniors was rushed to hospital and almost needed to have his leg amputated after the training session incident.
- by Holly Thompson
Latest
FOGO facade? Why WA councils would rather burn waste than get a third bin
It was hailed a critical pillar of a pledge to divert waste from landfill, but the state government has been accused of setting up the FOGO scheme to fail and touting disingenuous targets.
- by Jesinta Burton
‘What a waste’: Perth councils’ dump dilemma as waste-to-energy plant beset by delays
Councils across Perth’s south have been forced to send hundreds of thousands of tonnes of waste to landfill amid ongoing delays at the $700 million Kwinana waste-to-energy plant.
- by Jesinta Burton
Mayor v ex-mayor: Port Hedland mayor sues predecessor over video rant
Former Port Hedland mayor and self-proclaimed “anti-corruption crusader” Camilo Blanco has vowed to defend a defamation action levelled against him by his successor.
- by Jesinta Burton
‘Disgraceful’: Ratepayers demand immediate resignation of Victoria Park councillors
Town of Victoria Park residents have passed a motion of no confidence over a series of major decisions they claim have left ratepayers out of pocket and in the dark.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Former Stirling councillor sent to prison for child abuse material
Keith Sargent will spend 14 months behind bars after admitting he downloaded videos and images of children as young as five years old.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
South Perth holds breath as $80 million recreation hub awaits state lifeline
Councillor delays combined with runaway interest rates to deliver what was almost a death blow to the health hub, but for a last-minute, last-chance motion.
- by Emma Young
South Perth’s $80 million recreation hub back on the chopping block
Errant councillor delays have combined with runaway interest rates to deliver what could be a death blow to a badly needed community health and recreation hub.
- by Emma Young
‘Where the hell do we stop?’ Perth council rejects role in banning junk food, booze ads from streets
City of Canning mayor Patrick Hall said ratepayers did not expect councils to involve themselves in the national debate on the virtues of advertising liquor or fast foods.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Analysis
City of Perth
Does McGowan sense a political threat? The inside story of Basil’s sod-turn snubs
Basil Zempilas isn’t getting invited to media events he reckons the City of Perth should have a presence at. So what’s opened this rift between the mayor and the WA Labor government?
- by Hamish Hastie
Opinion
Planning and development
McGowan’s sledgehammer approach to planning ignores reality
The big majority of homeowners do not want towering apartment blocks built next door to their homes. Councils know that and reflect their ratepayers’ wishes.
- by Brian Burke