Tag: Urban Development and Planning
Transport adviser resigns over 'disappointing' blueprint
The head of the Property Council has resigned from the NSW Government's transport advisory board.[MORE]
Motel complex gets green light
A Rockhampton Regional Council committee has approved a motel complex at the old Archer Street military barracks.[MORE]
Council continues bridge replacement push
The Cassowary Coast Council in far north Queensland plans to list the Jubilee Bridge at Innisfail as a potential back spot in another bid to secure federal funding for a bridge replacement.[MORE]
Powerline may move for koalas
The Queensland Government says the route for a new powerline from north-west of Gympie to the Sunshine Coast may be moved to avoid koala habitat.[MORE]
Council defends out-of-town museum tender
Newcastle council has defended its decision to award a tender for the new $20 million regional museum to a company from outside the Hunter region.[MORE]
Thousands using CLEM7 tunnel every hour
Brisbane's Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says despite some 'teething' problems with the newly opened CLEM7 tunnel, motorists have embraced it.[MORE]
SE Qld population growing 'too fast'
A population inquiry in Brisbane has been told limits should be put on growth in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Turkey farm set to double in size
Cessnock council looks set to approve the expansion of a poultry farm at Bishops Bridge which would see the operation more than double in size.[MORE]
More resources sought to back up hostel plan
The West Australian Opposition's spokeswoman for child protection has called for more than just a hostel to be built for troubled youth in Carnarvon.[MORE]
Council defends oval development plans
Moree Plains Shire Council says it will not stop commercial development on Taylor Oval because of opposition from a minority group.[MORE]
Residents to rally against Palmview plans
Sunshine Coast residents are vowing to continue to protest against a controversial housing development at Palmview.[MORE]
People discuss Jindabyne facelift
More than 200 people gathered at the weekend to help draw up a plan for a High Country town in the New South Wales South East.[MORE]
Three-quarters of motorway merge lanes 'unsafe'
There are claims that almost three-quarters of merging lanes on Sydney motorways are unsafe.[MORE]
Council defends parking switch
The Byron Shire Council's manager of infrastructure planning says claims that more than 60 parking spaces have been lost in Byron Bay's town centre sound high.[MORE]
Brisbane's CLEM7 tunnel opens
Australia's longest road tunnel, the $3 billion CLEM7 under the Brisbane River, is officially open for business.[MORE]
MP backs planning power changes
The Member for Kiama, Matt Brown, says he supports his Government's move to extend planning powers over local councils.[MORE]
Public get say on Ballina planning
Ballina council is seeking public comment on its new planning rules for the future. [MORE]
Central city upgrade to Forrest Place
The Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi is asking city visitors to be patient during a major redevelopment of Forrest Place.[MORE]
Fears poor roads threaten tourism
A tourism operator says he may have to cancel bus tours to Lake Gairdner, north of Eyre Peninsula, because of the shocking state of the roads.[MORE]
Indigenous group wants new Taylor Oval trustee
The Murri Task Force is calling for a new trustee to be appointed for Moree's Taylor Oval, after Moree council approved commercial development on the site of Indigenous burials and historical sporting moments.[MORE]
RTA refuses to boost bridge funds
The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) is standing by its original offer to fund half the cost of three new spans on the Somerton Bridge in Tamworth.[MORE]
Funds boost for Manning Valley
Harrington, Taree, Old Bar and Wingham are all set to benefit from the latest round of funding announcements for the Federal Government's Regional and Local Community Infrastructure program.[MORE]
Community workshops Broken Hill future
Broken Hill's future was the focus of a planning breakfast and workshop held at the Barrier Democratic Club on Saturday.[MORE]
No decision yet in shopping centre row
Judgment has been suspended until a later date in the case of Centro versus Broken Hill City Council.[MORE]
Public to meet over Palmview plan
A public meeting will be held tonight at Sippy Downs to discuss the revised structure plan for a new housing development at Palmview on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
