Ministerial powers used to override council planning decision
The Qld government has enacted special ministerial powers to override a council planning decision.
31 January, 2022
Planning
Connecting with country in urban planning
Indigenous people should be included in the entire process of planning and development projects, a panel of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts has said.
27 January, 2022
The timeless appeal of the 15-minute city: How infrastructure planners can tackle the shift away from the CBD
COVID-19 has revealed that people like the notion of the 15-minute city.
24 January, 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
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
Natural disaster guide for NSW councils
The NSW Government is working closely with councils to help keep communities safe from natural disasters.
17 January, 2022
Planning announcement angers councils
A new planning regime announced by the NSW government this month will punish councils, their peak body says.
20 December, 2021
Transparency needed now and into the future
Councils are concerned about what they see as the Victorian Government’s consistent and deliberate moves to take planning decisions away from local government.
2 December, 2021
Planning pioneer honoured with keys to Blacktown City
Blacktown City Council has honoured planning pioneer Glennys James with keys to the City.
4 November, 2021
Dysfunctional planning decision led to corruption claims
The Victorian Ombudsman says this local government planning decision has salutary lessons for all councils.
13 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
State govt assets worth $120b facing climate risks
NSW state government agencies aren’t being supported to manage climate risks like floods, bushfires and extreme weather that could affect billions of dollars worth of assets.
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
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