$30m set for East Perth landmark to lure developers

[WA Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, 5th May, 2019 AM News Update [The Heritage listing means a developer would have to retain and restore the building in a manner sensitive to its history. ]( [$30m set for East Perth landmark to lure developers]( The McGowan Government will spend $30 million on site works at the East Perth Power Station, a crucial step in preparing the 103-year-old landmark for development. --------------------------------------------------------------- Top Stories [Tourist refused entry to Perth over 'abhorrent' image]( A 45-year-old Indian man who arrived at Perth International Airport on Thursday has been refused entry to Australia after abhorrent material was found stored on his mobile phone. 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[Eagles ruckman Nathan Vardy was backed by coach Adam Simpson despite just four touches against the Gold Coast.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wesfarmers mines a path towards electric vehicles]( So why has Wesfarmers, which today is best known as a retailer, unveiled a $776 million bid for a lithium company that doesn't yet have a mine in operation [Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott addresses the company's 2018 annual general meeting.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Two kings, a billion euros, and an Aussie in Thailand]( As Thailand's new king enjoys his coronation, questions are being asked if his relationship with Bahrain played a role in Australian Hakeem al-Araibi being held for so long in prison. 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