By Staff Writer Uncertainty over sea-level rise has lead to both inaction and over-cautious responses from government, according to climate change researchers. The Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre…
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WA to introduce development assessment panels
By Staff Writer Major metropolitan infrastructure and development projects in Western Australia will be assessed by expert panels, under a proposed plan to streamline the approvals process. Under the proposed changes, metropolitan projects valued…
Groundbreaking planning initiative unveiled
In an Australian first, planning and design experts have worked with local government and health professionals to deliver a national guide for building sustainable communities. The national Healthy Spaces and Places initiative…
NSW rushes through 10-day planning approvals
By Angela Dorizas Fast-tracked planning approvals for businesses in New South Wales will come into effect next month, with the launch of the
Discount route for Townsville developers
By Penny Langfield Townsville City Council is attempting to entice developers with an innovative new scheme that offers a discount on recently introduced infrastructure charges. For a number of years…
NSW Govt to cover planning panel costs
By Angela Dorizas The New South Wales Government has allocated $2.4 million in the 2009-10 State budget to establish, operate and administer the newly announced Joint Regional Planning Panels (JRPP)….
Council infrastructure contributions under review
By Staff Writer The New South Wales Planning Minister, Kristina Keneally, has announced the first results of a review into local council infrastructure contributions plans. The Government appointed contributions review…
Negative gearing driving ‘unsustainable development’
Coastal housing development is “hopelessly unsustainable”. Image: iStock. By Rachel Borchardt Stripping investors of their tax breaks could be the solution to unsustainable development, according to a coastal sustainability advocate….
NSW planning guidelines receive warm reception
By Staff Writer The New South Wales Local Government and Shires Associations (LGSA) have welcomed a draft bill that will require councils to develop 10-year financial plans. Local Government Association…
NSW councils to rein in spending
By Staff Writer Local councils in New South Wales will be required to develop 10-year financial plans under draft legislation released by the State Government today. Under the proposed changes,…