Planning

A new guide for New South Wales councils is set to strengthen consultation practices with regional, rural and remote communities....

New development guidelines have been set to ensure homes continue to be delivered in Melbourne without impacting one of its...

The New South Wales Government has announced that it will support 15 of the 17 recommendations from the NSW Parliament's...

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is urging all councils to embrace a new campaign to inspire Australians to reduce...

A northern Sydney council centre is set to become a vibrant evening destination for families, after securing a grant under...

More homes are set to be unlocked around North Wollongong, Cockle Creek and St Marys station as part of the...

Transport for New South Wales has released the review of environment factors (REF) for the $76 million Mandalong Road upgrade,...

Australia’s 537 councils have called on the next Federal Government to ensure that the financial sustainability of local government is...

With the federal election approaching fast and renewables still a critical issue for government, the Local Government Association of Queenland...

A recent community survey in Blacktown has revealed that residents want more job opportunities within a 30-minute walkable radius, more...

As Fraser Coast Regional Council emerged from the disruption of the COVID-19 crisis, it faced critical workforce challenges — most...

The Queensland Local Government Grants Commission has been renewed, with the appointment of a new chairperson and three new members....

Cumberland City Council has completed a $32.8 million infrastructure upgrade. The new works are designed to support population growth, economic...

The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has issued a call for a collaborative and comprehensive overhaul of Victoria’s 37-year-old planning...

Councils and communities across New South Wales are set to benefit from a major reform that promises to bring long-term...

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has welcomed the commitment from the Coalition to reinstate the Local Roads and Community...

A report from the Electoral Commission of South Australia (ECSA) exposes a number of issues impacting voter turnout, candidate compliance...

Applications are now open for the first round of the Queensland Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund, which guarantees $1...