NSW has released carrots and sticks to get 43 councils to build more housing.
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Regional mayors demand meeting with minister over housing crisis
Regional NSW mayors have passed a motion calling on the NSW government to urgently address the affordable housing crisis.
NSW development program faces probity probe
A NSW parliamentary committee is inquiring into the controversial Transport Orientated Development Program.
Paper seeks ideas to shift airbnbs to long-term rentals
The NSW government is considering carrots and sticks to get properties off the short term rental market.
Data reveals LGAs with highest rise in homelessness
How does your LGA fare when it comes to people seeking help for homelessness?
NSW to force councils’ hand on residential density
The NSW government will introduce reforms that override council planning powers in low and medium density areas.
War of words breaks out as councils accused of slowing housing pipeline
NSW councils have rejected suggestions they are contributing to the state’s housing crisis by asking applicants to withdraw DAs.
NSW greenlights Council’s request for Airbnb cap
The NSW government has endorsed a cap on Airbnb rentals across parts of Byron Shire following a planning proposal from Council.
Victorian planning reforms take power away from councils
Victorian councils are angry about changes to state planning laws that will make it easier for developers to bypass them.
The secrets of successful cities
US global cities expert James Moore shares his thoughts on cities, urban density and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.