Research finds Aussie cities fail to meet health and sustainability thresholds

Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, research suggests.

12 May, 2022

Regional galleries think big

The City of Greater Bendigo wants to turn the Bendigo Art Gallery into a leading regional arts institution.

2 May, 2022

Urban heat toolkit released for council planners

The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) has developed the state’s first set of guidelines on planning for urban heat.

25 April, 2022

Council standardises toilet blocks, saves time and money

Georges River Council says there are many benefits to standardising public toilet design.

18 April, 2022

$6 million funding for NSW public libraries

The public library infrastructure grants will help NSW councils extend and improve public library buildings, spaces and IT.

7 April, 2022

Melbourne library bridges digital divide

A library in Melbourne is looking to bridge the gap between people and technology.

24 March, 2022

WA govt moves to ensure sustainability of public libraries

A draft strategy says digital inclusivity will make public libraries more sustainable.

21 March, 2022

Going underground – the future of planning?

In the future, buildings may be constructed underground to accommodate increasing population growth.

3 February, 2022

NSW courthouses to switch to solar power

Thousands of solar panels will be installed on NSW courthouses this year, as part of a new program from the NSW Government.

13 January, 2022

Community libraries step up during covid-19

A Western Sydney council’s efforts to promote its library to culturally and linguistic local communities during covid-19 has earned it an award.

20 December, 2021

NSW council’s seed library is growing

A council initiative encouraging its community to share garden seeds has been well received and the collection is growing in size.

22 November, 2021

Turf wars see minister order guidelines for councils

NSW councils will get the state’s first guidelines on the use of artificial turf because of concerns about environmental and other impacts.

24 October, 2021

Milestone contracts awarded for major NSW infrastructure projects

The NSW government has awarded three significant contracts for major infrastructure works

20 September, 2021

Reimagining the Australian city

A panel of urban planning experts will explore how COVID-19 is shifting the parameters on how Australia’s future cities should look.

9 September, 2021