NSW wants council partnerships on smart places

The NSW government is on a mission to accelerate smart places across the state.

14 January, 2021

City of Melbourne commits to affordable housing plan

City of Melbourne has endorsed a ten-year affordable housing strategy.

9 December, 2020

Micro meadows bring life to unused urban space

Urban micro meadows can boost biodiversity and connect communities.

30 November, 2020

Sydney energy from waste plant faces pushback

Councils say they don’t want an energy-from-waste facility in Western Sydney.

23 November, 2020

Top gong for council that won over hostile community

Isaac Regional Council has won an award for planning excellence.

16 November, 2020

$1.1b developer levy to fund Aerotropolis infrastrucure

A special levy on developers will pay for infrastructure at the Sydney Aerotropolis.

12 November, 2020

Committee demands ‘please explain’ on council grants

Questions have been raised about the allocation of $252 million in local government grants.

29 October, 2020

Councils recognised in development awards

A range of council projects have been recognised for excellence in Urban Development.

26 October, 2020

Sydney Water’s ‘greenprint’ for Western Sydney

The Western City Parkland City will be designed around future climate challenges.

28 September, 2020

‘Micro rooms’ to change the concept of streets

A Sydney council is installing micro rooms to create shared spaces.

16 September, 2020

Council ‘parklets’ bring more people outdoors

North Sydney Council plans to install ‘parklets’ in its streets.

11 September, 2020

App helps councils manage rogue trolleys

A public maintenance management app could win the war against wayward trolleys.

10 September, 2020

Accountability for council cemeteries

Should council cemetery operators report publicly on operating performance?

7 September, 2020

Thodey leads team for new high tech Sydney hub

An industry group will advise the NSW government on the new Tech Central development.

30 August, 2020