Cranbrook residents fear new housing worsens flooding
Townsville residents fight 49-lot housing development fearing increased flooding. Council meeting scheduled for decision. Read the latest updates.
Townsville residents fight 49-lot housing development fearing increased flooding. Council meeting scheduled for decision. Read the latest updates.
Plans for a 36-apartment high-rise near the redeveloped Queens Park train station have been revealed, promising transit-oriented living and new commercial spaces.
A major five-building residential complex has been approved for the Illawarra Leagues Club site in Wollongong, adding 204 apartments to the city centre after Land and Environment Court decision.
A new $6 million service station and childcare centre is underway in Kirwan after developers won a court battle against council objections. Construction progresses on Thuringowa Drive.
Developers behind Canberra's delayed twin-sheet ice rink hit back at criticism and propose Commonwealth Park and Majura Park as alternative locations to Tuggeranong.
Frustration mounts as Tuggeranong's promised twin-sheet ice sports centre remains unbuilt three years after government approval. Local MLAs and community launch petition to break the freeze.
Tuggeranong records 77% clearance rate as government deposit scheme boosts buyer activity. Discover how record property supply is reshaping Canberra's market.
McDonald's plans a $5.5 million expansion at Edmonton, creating 40 new jobs. The development application has been submitted to Cairns Regional Council.
Controversial changes to Wollongong's $275m WIN Grand development see cinema and public pool removed while adding more apartments. Locals call it a 'cynical disregard' for community.
Andrew Forrest's $50 million Spicer hotel development in Fremantle has received unanimous approval from state planners, set to transform Henderson Street. Discover the details.
English fast bowler Ollie Robinson, once public enemy No.1 in Australia, has signed a surprise deal with Tuggeranong Valley in Canberra to push for Ashes recall. Full story.
GWH reveals ambitious plans for a 25-storey mixed-use tower in Newcastle West, transforming a long-vacant site into a vibrant residential precinct. Discover the details of this $43 million development.
South Australia's regional champions were celebrated at the 2025 Regional Awards night in Adelaide. Discover the inspiring winners and their community contributions.
Only 25% of Mount Barker's rezoned farmland developed since controversial 2010 decision. Explore the development challenges and future plans for this Adelaide Hills region.
Controversial Metronet on Swan project receives environmental approval, disappointing local residents and community groups who vow to continue their fight.
Far North Queensland communities gain additional months to review draft regional plan. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie confirms extended consultation period through 2024.
Kiama's Mayor condemns a state government move to approve a 14-storey apartment block, arguing it overrides local community planning. Read the full story.
A $55 million micro-apartment development in Fremantle's historic precinct draws objections over density and parking. Critics claim developers target 'forever-renters'. Read the full story.
The Property Council urges the WA Government to take planning powers from councils blocking housing development, citing the worsening housing crisis. Read the full story.
Metromix's plan to expand its Teralba quarry by 37 hectares is meeting strong opposition from Lake Macquarie residents worried about dust, vibrations and heritage homes. Read the latest developments.
Queensland's draft Far North Regional Plan targets 48,485 new homes by 2046. Have your say on housing and infrastructure needs. Public consultation open until Jan 5, 2026.
Developer Blaq Projects seeks to add six storeys to its Kenny Street complex, delivering 41 affordable homes and 33 extra hotel rooms to Wollongong's CBD under new state policies.
Exclusive roundtable reveals mounting frustration among business leaders and local government over bureaucratic red tape stalling vital projects across Australia.
Australian local governments are dramatically expanding their role, moving far beyond traditional services to become key players in community wellbeing, economic development, and digital innovation.
Discover how Knox Grammar School's innovative boarding program is developing the next generation of Australian leaders through academic excellence and character building.
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is pushing for a comprehensive feasibility study into a light rail network that could transform Far North Queensland's transport landscape and boost regional development.
Townsville's CBD is set for a major upgrade with a $250,000 council initiative to refresh building facades and bring new life to the city centre, creating a more vibrant urban environment.
Newcastle West's cityscape is evolving with approval of a new 13-level mixed-use development on Hunter Street, bringing modern apartments and commercial space to the growing precinct.
A major 16-storey apartment development in Perth's Rivervale has been approved, signaling strong confidence in the city's property market with Midap Property Group leading the charge.
Perth's Burswood Peninsula faces a critical decision as Basil Zempilas argues the racetrack should make way for better public use rather than upgrading the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. Discover the future of this prime riverfront location.