A Queensland audit has uncovered more than 27 hectares of government land for potential housing.
Category: Land management
‘Next practice’ must pave way for future cities
A Canadian expert says Australia’s city planners need to prepare for drones, air taxis, micromobility and increased urban density.
Council digitises tree planting program
A digitised tree planting program is providing data for vegetation management and boosting trees in the region.
Minister announces new national EPA
The federal government will establish a national environment protection agency to decide where development can occur and under which conditions.
New online land use tool for NSW developers
The NSW government has launched a new land use tool to help developers and is also working on a new gravity model to assist with infrastructure projects.
Council to increase rates for Airbnb properties
Home owners who put their properties on Airbnb will face higher rates in a bid by Brisbane City Council to free up long-term rentals.
WA councils funded to protect heritage sites
The WA government is funding councils to engage consultants to help identify and protect their local heritage.
Research finds Aussie cities fail to meet health and sustainability thresholds
Australian cities may be less likely to promote healthy and sustainable lifestyles than some lower-income global counterparts, research suggests.
Canopy mapping app helps SA council see wood for the trees
A South Australian council using new technology to measure and monitor tree canopy, raise community awareness and inform Council planning.
More than 1,000 new Indigenous rangers to be employed
The federal government will fund up to 1,089 new Indigenous rangers over the next six years.