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Are our secondary schools to blame for STEM skills shortage?

We should properly investigate the extent to which WA secondary schools are playing ‘the median ATAR game’ and discouraging students from attempting certain subjects, particularly advanced maths.

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Sorely missedIn Judy’s memory, a treat for others who need a break

It’s 20 years on Tuesdaysince breast cancer pulled the plug on the hopes and dreams of an incredibly funny, creative and thoughtful young woman, Judy Burley.

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Social audienceFollow celebrity bloggers in Claremont high-life trial

The ups and downs of life inside the high-end Claremont on the Park apartments will be broadcast to tens of thousands of Instagram followers.

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New playerRent disrupter opens its doors in Subiaco

Sentinel Real Estate’s build-to-rent project — an Australian first — is about to open in Subiaco.

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COMMENTNew player will turn rental market on it its head

It’s the ultimate disruptor of the residential investment market and this global game changer is making its Australian debut in Perth.

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Resident anguishGain trust to stop NIMBY pain says expert

Resident anguish and pain for NIMBYs is real and there is a reason for it, quality consulting and engagement expert Joel Levin says.

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Negative gearingTighter credit, not tax, plagues property industry

Mirvac CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwit says tighter credit settings, not a Labor plan to make negative gearing tax perks available to investors, were having a greater effect on the industry.

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real estateMirvac boss seeks tax parity for build-to-rent

CEO Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz has been an advocate of build-to-rent, this week saying it is a housing option “we desperately need” and will, most likely sell itself.

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Strategic moveRockworth, Elanor join real estate forces

The buyer of the former Sunday Times building has forged a strategic alliance with Singapore-based property investment manager.

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Power toolsDiversity the key to performance

CEO urges companies to seize opportunities to inject people of different ages, genders, cultures and sexual orientation into operations.

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WEST WINPerth’s office vacancy keeps falling

Surging job numbers and growing confidence prompts east coast entrants to expand in the west.

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Affordable housingBayswater apartment development finally gets off ground

It took more than two years but developer JCM Construction was yesterday able to officially launch its trimmed down $4.5 million, 17-apartment affordable housing project at 1Foyle Street, Bayswater.

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