The NSW ICAC has closed an investigation into a planning official accused of seeking financial gain from a state government housing policy.
Category: Planning
NSW development program faces probity probe
A NSW parliamentary committee is inquiring into the controversial Transport Orientated Development Program.
Victoria creates new overarching infrastructure body
The Victorian government is merging its transport and health infrastructure bodies to create a new overarching authority.
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.
Report calls for halt to Canberra light rail
A report argues that the ACT is being locked into a rigid, inflexible and expensive public transport system that is unsuited to its topography.
Report wants bigger role for councils to improve bus services
More responsibility for improving NSW bus services should be delegated to local councils, a report says.
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.
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.
ARTC accused of rubber stamping Inland Rail plans
The ARTC has been accused of rubber stamping plans for the Albury to Illabo section of the Inland rail.
Council’s heat island study a first for eastern Sydney
City of Sydney is conducting a heat island-mapping study with the University of Western Sydney to help it prepare for hotter summers.