Council weighs multi-million social housing land transfer

A regional Victorian council is considering transferring council-owned land worth for social housing.

21 February, 2022

Urbanism and the ‘pokeability’ of a city

Urbanism is not dead but a different definition is needed, according to experts on urbanism and public issues.

20 January, 2022

Toolkit to mitigate risks in traffic management

Changed traffic conditions at roadworks and construction sites can cause significant risk, but a new tool aims to help councils address these dangers.

20 January, 2022

Finding sun-safe parks could soon be easier

It could soon be possible to find parks with ample shade and sun protection through your phone, thanks to new technology being developed by Queensland researchers.

20 January, 2022

Six steps to make Australia a world leader in bike-friendly cities

Bicycle networks are often not thoroughly planned out, with lanes ending abruptly at unsafe intersections.

20 January, 2022

Council’s biodiversity project recognised by Victorian premier

A council project to help local livestock farmers implement regenerative agriculture techniques has won an award.

29 November, 2021

Council lockdown project becomes permanent

A community-driven initiative to keep residents engaged and connected during lockdown has become permanent.

5 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

Council coast plans now open to public scrutiny

The NSW OLG has released an interactive map with public information on how councils are managing their coastlines.

4 October, 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

Confusion, uncertainty over Aerotropolis zoning

The independent community commissioner for the Western Sydney Aerotropolis says the government needs to improve communication with residents.

29 August, 2021

Geoscape partners with Israeli AI startup

The Public Sector Mapping Agency has partnered with an Israeli AI startup as it moves to enhance its 3D digital maps.

16 August, 2021

Flying fox problem drives Queensland councils batty

The state government has stepped in as Queensland councils battle an intractable flying fox problem.

1 August, 2021

Minister vows to press ahead with infrastructure contribution changes

The NSW planning minister has indicated he will press ahead with controversial changes to developer levies saying he is “impatient for reform” despite pushback from councils.

19 July, 2021