Rita Saffioti 10 Things: Government announces support to help deliver 1200 new apartments across Perth
2. Our Government is proposing changes to the public holiday calendar. Some of the proposals include aligning our public holidays with those over east and adding up to two extra public holidays. WA currently has the lowest number of public holidays in the nation and aligning with other States and Territories will support WA business.
3. Our Government has announced additional support for 15 new apartment developments to assist industry to deliver more than 1200 new apartments across Perth. This is yet another example of our commitment to boosting housing supply across the State by removing barriers that prevent major projects getting off the ground.
4. Speaking of a housing boost, preferred community housing providers have been chosen to deliver more than 400 new affordable and social homes across two major residential developments in East Fremantle and Subiaco. These projects also have support through the Albanese Government. These projects will continue to support affordable housing while and providing industry with a pipeline of construction work.
5. A significant outcome for the traditional owners and custodians via the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation and its Circle of Elders with the ancient rock art of Murujuga, on WA's Burrup Peninsula, to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage List.
6. Big news for UFC fans as we gear up for the first ever Fight Night in Perth in September. As the only UFC Fight Night scheduled to take place in Australia this year we're expecting thousands of out-of-State visitors to WA, while also attracting a significant global broadcast audience.
7. What a fantastic week in sport. West Coast Fever continued their record form, securing a 12th victory in succession in front of a record Super Netball crowd on Sunday. I hope their form continues through the finals.
8. The Dockers kept their finals dream alive after a come from behind win over Hawthorn to jump back into the top eight. The side showed grit and determination, and I couldn't think of a better way to honour and bid farewell to the legend that is Michael Walters.
9. It was also great to see the Australian men's cricket team retain the Frank Worrell Trophy in a clean sweep against the West Indies. The bowling attack is in fine form ahead of the Ashes this summer. Look out for the first test starting here in Perth in November.
10. I hope everyone is enjoying the school holidays. I know keeping kids busy during holidays is always a lot of work! Great that families have so many activities to choose from including dino hunts and workshops at the WA Museum to Lightscape at Kings Park and a range of nature learning sessions run by Parks and Wildlife. Hope everyone is feeling refreshed.
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