The NSW government has released draft guidelines on the use of synthetic turf in public open spaces for feedback.
Category: Facilities & recreation
Heritage items worth $1.3m missing from SA Museum stocktake
Fifty heritage items worth $1.3 million went missing from a South Australian Museum stocktake in 2023, an audit has revealed.
Councils urged to push boundaries with ‘adventurous’ play spaces
Councils are being encouraged to design and deliver more spaces for skate parks, climbing walls, BMX bike tracks and parkour courses.
Promotion for National Museum’s deputy
Katherine McMahon has been appointed director of the National Museum of Australia.
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.
Bradfield blueprint slammed for lack of infrastructure planning
A western Sydney council says the master plan for the Bradfield City Centre near the Nancy Bird-Walton airport neglects infrastructure.
Municipal monitors appointed at Moonee Valley
Monitors have been appointed at Moonee Valley City Council to help it lift its game.
Former Lord Mayor to lead Olympic venues review
Brisbane’s former Lord Mayor will lead a review of venues for the 2032 Olympics, including the Gabba.
Council report recommends repurposing golf courses, rooftops as sports fields
A Council-commissioned report suggests repurposing public golf courses for sports.
Council scoops prize at Architecture Awards
Blacktown City Council has been recognised for excellence in community development by the Australian Institute of Architects.