The NSW government has accepted recommendations for overhauling infrastructure contributions – but councils say there are some red flags.
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Postal-only voting ruled out for council elections
The NSW budget has committed $57 million to ensure in-person voting at council elections.
Sydney Water’s ‘greenprint’ for Western Sydney
The Western City Parkland City will be designed around future climate challenges.
Planning goes digital for Qld councils
Digital planning platforms are being adopted by more local councils.
NSW planning system ‘driving up apartment costs’
Planning restrictions are driving up the price of Sydney apartments, an RBA research paper says.
Planning reforms ‘not about cutting corners’
Decisions on NSW development applications will be dramatically cut to speed economic recovery.
Approvals fast tracked for NSW projects
The NSW government has earmarked 24 projects to be fast-tracked through the planning process.
Developer contributions under review in NSW
The NSW government has ordered a review of developer contributions and levies.
Digital neighbourhood intelligence offers way forward
Digital community intelligence can help local government respond as the world stares down a global pandemic.
NSW planning changes let supermarkets operate 24/7
Emergency changes to NSW planning laws mean supermarkets can operate around the clock.