Future of Town Planning: Building for Climate Resilience
Explore how Australian urban planners are using flood-adaptive designs, green infrastructure, and micro-grids to create communities resilient to climate change and extreme weather events.
Explore how Australian urban planners are using flood-adaptive designs, green infrastructure, and micro-grids to create communities resilient to climate change and extreme weather events.
A major 584-lot housing development at Anna Bay has been rejected by planning authorities, citing flood risks, loss of koala habitat, and inconsistency with local strategies. Residents celebrate the win.
Planning your retirement? Get expert advice on financial strategies, lifestyle changes, and mental preparation for a smooth transition into your golden years in Australia.
The WA Planning Commission is poised to reject the controversial $278 million Warwick Quarter apartment development in Perth. Read the full details on the decision and its implications.
A proposed 94-place childcare centre in Fairy Meadow requires a rule variation as it's within 500m of three service stations. The DA outlines plans for two-storey use and traffic management. Read the full details.
Newcastle legal experts Burgess Thomson explain why the end of year is the perfect time to review your estate planning documents to ensure they reflect your current circumstances.
Australians are paying thousands in hidden convenience fees annually. Financial expert Chris Foster-Ramsay reveals how small charges impact family budgets and shares money-saving strategies.
Financial expert Nick Bruining reveals strategic adjustments to generate $68,000 annually in retirement. Learn how to maximize your super and age pension benefits for lifelong security.
Australian baby boomers are holding back on early inheritance gifts despite record wealth transfer. Learn the psychological barriers and strategies to overcome them.
British government shocks Australian expats by closing National Insurance loophole that allowed cheap state pension access. Learn how this affects your retirement plans.
Discover how testamentary trusts can safeguard your financial legacy for future generations. Expert advice on estate planning strategies for Australian families.
The Level 33 development on Flinders Street has been approved to add three more storeys and 33 apartments after a successful review. Discover how NSW's affordable housing policy made it possible.
WA Premier Roger Cook urges parliament to pass crucial development legislation before summer recess. The reforms aim to streamline approvals and boost housing supply across Western Australia.
Thousands of Hunter homes fast-tracked by NSW Housing Delivery Authority face independent review after AI software used without approval. Key developments affected.
The final stage of Geelong's $300 million Balmoral Quay development gets green light after planning minister intervention. Project to create 400 jobs and transform waterfront.
Wollongong Local Planning Panel rejects adult shop in Crown Street Mall due to proximity to church and unacceptable impact on children. Read the full details.
WA Government to extend planning controls along Fremantle train line for medium to high-density housing. Local councils express concern over existing plans being overridden.
The fate of Pakington Street's controversial development plan now rests with an independent panel after council deferral. Learn what this means for Geelong's iconic precinct.
Verdant Earth Technologies takes legal action after NSW planning commission rejects proposal to convert Redbank power station to biomass energy. Court appeal underway.
City of Cockburn considers significant increases to infrastructure contributions for developers, potentially adding thousands to project costs. Learn how this affects local development.
Satterley Property Group warns the Cook government's high-density housing strategy fails to address Perth's core land supply issues. Learn why experts say this approach won't solve the crisis.
Sydney developer Third.i considers legal action after Hunter planning panel rejects 900-lot Anambah estate, citing housing crisis concerns. Read the full story.
Raymond Pecotic reveals why classic investment strategies are failing Australian self-funded retirees. Discover the new approach needed for retirement security.
Canberra residents express frustration as developers dictate urban planning while community needs take backseat. Read how this impacts local amenities and climate policy.
How Walter Burley Griffin's 1925 gazetted plan continues to influence Australia's capital city, balancing monumental ambition with bush capital ideals. Explore the enduring legacy.
Controversial $50 million Strand apartment development in Townsville seeks approval to increase height to 10 storeys, facing community opposition over scale and character concerns.
Major planning changes are set to transform the Illawarra region with 11,000 new homes and taller buildings proposed across Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Discover how these developments will reshape our communities.
Townsville residents fight 49-lot housing development fearing increased flooding. Council meeting scheduled for decision. Read the latest updates.
The ACT government is implementing artificial intelligence to streamline development assessments and meet housing targets. Chief Minister Andrew Barr reveals plans for faster approvals.
Western Australia's new density laws face fierce opposition from local councils. Brad Pettitt warns of democratic deficits and rushed planning reforms.