The NSW government will introduce reforms that override council planning powers in low and medium density areas.
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City of Bendigo seeks funds as gallery upgrade faces $21m shortfall
City of Greater Bendigo will seek a further $15 million from the federal government for the redevelopment of Bendigo Art Gallery.
Taskforce to work with councils on modular social housing
A housing taskforce will work with NSW local councils to identify potential sites for modular social housing.
Delivering high speed train won’t be quick, cheap or easy: rail boss
The head of the high speed rail agency says a range of key issues still have to be resolved before an east coast high speed rail can become a reality.
$130m announced for Bankstown Airport redevelopment
The owners of Bankstown Airport have announced a $130 million investment in its redevelopment.
$24.8m contract awarded for new FOGO plant on NSW South Coast
Bega Council has awarded the contract for a new organics processing plant.
Report calls for increased density in Melbourne
Infrastructure Victoria has called for increased density in established urban areas.
Councils once again at loggerheads with state over planning reforms
In what’s becoming a familiar refrain in other states across Australia, WA councils say they are being sidelined from development approvals.
New boss at NSW infrastructure advisory body
Tom Gellibrand will take over as the new Infrastructure NSW chief.
War of words breaks out as councils accused of slowing housing pipeline
NSW councils have rejected suggestions they are contributing to the state’s housing crisis by asking applicants to withdraw DAs.