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Affordable apartment living launched in Queens Park Thursday, 27 November 2014 ​The Department’s Director of Land and Housing Construction, Nigel Hindmarsh, said the $18 million Parkside development will deliver a variety of one, two and three bedroom homes to the market through the affordable sales program. Full Details $1million funding for Fairbridge homes and jobs Thursday, 28 August 2014 Housing Minister Bill Marmion opened the $500,000 refurbishment of Fairbridge’s historic Saumarez Cottage, providing eight supported accommodation units for young people in need. Full Details Epic Kimberley flood and bravery tale brought to book Wednesday, 27 August 2014 The 2011 deluge that nearly wiped out the remote East Kimberley township of Warmun has been commemorated in a limited-edition book, now available free to all in a digital edition. Full Details Newman service worker units boost affordable housing options Monday, 28 July 2014 Regional Development Minister Terry Redman and Housing Minister Bill Marmion today opened 10 rental units in Newman, increasing affordable housing options for service workers in the town. Full Details Osprey Village a major boost for affordable Pilbara housing Friday, 25 July 2014 Osprey Village in South Hedland was officially opened today, with more than 120 households already occupying the 293-unit community. Full Details Modular housing milestones for Perth projects Wednesday, 23 July 2014 A pioneering demonstration of modular housing planned for the northern suburbs’ Banksia Grove estate will deliver 20 affordable modular homes in the next stage of the development. Full Details Shelter WA to provide services to support Affordable Housing Strategy Monday, 21 July 2014 Not-for-profit body Shelter WA has been appointed to provide a strong single voice on the critical issue of affordable housing and represent the housing needs of low-to-moderate income earners. Full Details New housing options available in key Pilbara centre Thursday, 03 July 2014 Service workers in Newman are set to benefit from more rental options, with tenancy applications open today for 10 new affordable homes. Full Details 1,200 lots to lift Perth's affordable land supply Friday, 27 June 2014 Peet Ltd and ABN Group will develop more than 600 lots in Midvale, close to the Midland town centre. Stockland’s project will produce 570 lots at Brabham, east of Whiteman Park, next door to its Whiteman Edge development. Full Details Bond loans boost to benefit Port Hedland workers Wednesday, 25 June 2014 Housing Minister Bill Marmion said eligible tenants for Port Hedland’s Osprey Village could receive up to $4,500. Full Details 1 2 All News Previous News 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

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