Planning
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Housing crisis
Planning powers could be stripped from councils that miss housing targets
The Allan government is preparing a second round of reforms to tackle the housing crisis, including proposed targets for councils and a new universal liveability charge.
- by Royce Millar, Kieran Rooney and Josh Gordon
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Greater housing density is coming to a Sydney suburb near you. Here’s what you need to know
The state government has begun its transport-oriented development program. What does it mean for your neighbourhood?
- by Michael Koziol
The unloved Sydney highway that could lead the way for Parramatta Road
A grand plan to transform the noisy and congested Woodville Road has taken a long time. But it might yet show the way for the city’s other arterial roads – including the one that has defied governments for decades.
- by Michael Koziol
Plans for massive towers above Sydney CBD metro station revealed
Pub baron Justin Hemmes is part of a consortium competing against a global investment giant to build a massive precinct at the CBD’s northern end.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Pentridge Prison developer fights for towers to soar even higher
Merri-bek City Council is opposing at VCAT a plan to overshoot preferred height limits by three storeys.
- by Rachael Dexter
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Development
These maps show the risk of flooding at Rosehill mini-city
Flood risk evaluations of the Rosehill ‘mini-city’ site show what needs to be considered before 25,000 apartments could be built there.
- by Max Maddison
Empty church ignites tension between heritage and housing
The fate of a church in Melbourne’s inner north raises questions about preserving the past and meeting the needs of the community.
- by Tom Cowie
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State Parliament
New Sydney housing targets rattle advocates and developers
Details about the government’s transport development zones have peak community housing groups as well as developers in agreement.
- by Max Maddison
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Queen's Wharf
Global luxury retail giant sues Queen’s Wharf Brisbane before opening
The consortium behind Queen’s Wharf is looking for “new and exciting retailers” amid signs of late changes to the $4 billion mega complex.
- by Sean Parnell
Sydney Water denies old pipes and sewers cannot cope with more housing
The state-owned corporation also says it would be able to service housing growth at many more sites across the city.
- by Michael Koziol
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Public housing
The man behind the housing towers heritage bid grew up in them. To him, they’re no eyesore
Christopher Lee, who lived in the Lygon Street towers in Carlton, recalls spacious and light-filled rooms, bold architecture and fond childhood memories. That’s why he wants them protected.
- by Royce Millar