13 NSW councils have been given $350,000 each to speed up planning assessment times.
Category: Land management
Councils accused of hoarding infrastructure contributions
NSW councils are sitting on $3 billion of infrastructure contributions, a report says.
Conservation partnerships pay off for Qld council
A council’s environmental partnership program has led to the discovery of a rare marsupial.
Community housing sector calls for partnership with govt
CHIA says it’s well placed to deliver more affordable homes – with a hand from the government.
Mayor ‘breached trust’ in land acquisition talks
A tribunal found a regional Queensland Mayor made dishonest comments during landholder negotiations.
City of Melbourne commits to affordable housing plan
City of Melbourne has endorsed a ten-year affordable housing strategy.
Sydney energy from waste plant faces pushback
Councils say they don’t want an energy-from-waste facility in Western Sydney.
Top gong for council that won over hostile community
Isaac Regional Council has won an award for planning excellence.
Sydney Water’s ‘greenprint’ for Western Sydney
The Western City Parkland City will be designed around future climate challenges.
Accountability for council cemeteries
Should council cemetery operators report publicly on operating performance?