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Alcoa's Mining Expansion Poses High Risk to Perth's Water Supply

Alcoa's plan to expand bauxite mining near Perth, Australia, risks contaminating the city's water supply through 21 high-risk pathways identified by a GHD study, potentially impacting 2.3 million people and costing billions in upgrades.

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Teenager Charged with Manslaughter After Fatal E-bike Crash

A 17-year-old boy in Edgewater, Australia, faces manslaughter charges after allegedly driving an off-road electric motorbike recklessly, causing the death of a 59-year-old pedestrian on Saturday afternoon; police are investigating whether the bike was modified.

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Perth Housing Market Booms on Population Surge

Perth's median house price soared by 6.5% to $855,395, driven by strong population growth (2.4%) from both interstate and overseas migration (45,124 net increase), with affordable suburbs under $1 million seeing the most significant gains, particularly those near the city center; this contrasts with...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Pan Pacific Perth Undergoes \$50 Million Transformation

The Pan Pacific Perth hotel recently completed a \$50 million, two-year renovation transforming its 390 rooms, 96 suites, and public areas with a contemporary design inspired by Western Australia's landscapes, enhancing its appeal to luxury travelers.

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Perth Rental Crisis: Soaring Costs and Undersupply Drive Homelessness

Perth's median weekly rent is \$613, second highest in Australia, driven by low building approvals and high demand, creating a rental crisis and impacting homelessness.

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Perth's Premium Suburb Demolitions Fuel Property Price Growth

New research reveals thousands of homes in Perth's affluent suburbs were approved for demolition between 2019 and 2024, with this trend linked to higher property price growth, driven by factors such as larger lot sizes, increased desirability, and outdated housing stock.

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Perth Businessman on Trial for Alleged \$36.5 Million Investment Fraud

Chris Marco and Linda Marissen are on trial in Western Australia's Supreme Court, accused of defrauding clients of \$36.5 million between 2011 and 2018 through a purported overseas investment scheme; the defence argues Marco genuinely believed in the scheme's legitimacy.

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Bus Driver Sentenced for Fatal Accident

A Transperth bus driver, Rajiv, was sentenced to 11 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, for causing the death of 45-year-old Praveen Matcha on June 20, 2024, after failing to see Matcha and a colleague crossing Wellington Street in poor visibility conditions at an intersection deemed hazar...

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Perth Airport Cash Seizure Uncovers Multi-Million Dollar Money Laundering Scheme

A 65-year-old woman's attempt to leave Perth Airport with \$190,000 in cash led to the discovery of a multi-million dollar money laundering operation allegedly involving her son and daughter-in-law's purchase of six unmortgaged properties worth \$4.5 million in WA; Police restrained the properties a...

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Lightscape Illuminates Perth's Kings Park

Perth's Kings Park will host Lightscape, a 1.8km illuminated trail opening Friday, featuring over 5,000 lights and large-scale art installations shipped from the UK after four weeks of on-site assembly by a 45-person team.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Perth to gain 192,000 jobs in five years, driven by AUKUS and energy transition

A KPMG report projects 192,000 new jobs in Perth over five years due to AUKUS, critical minerals demand, and energy transition, exceeding other Australian cities' growth, while also noting a recovery but insufficient growth in housing.

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Perth's Housing Crisis: Even High-Income Earners Priced Out

Soaring Perth property prices since 2019 have priced out even high-income earners, with new data showing that single individuals in 17 professions couldn't save enough for a 20% deposit, and only three out of seventeen analyzed couples could, highlighting the urgent need for housing policy changes.

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