Urban Development and Planning

The Shire of Ashburton is evaluating legal options against two companies as Chevron Australia seeks to push ahead with dismantling the aging Thevenard Island infrastructure. 

The Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra as recommended by an independent review into its location, facilities, and level of investment needed — prompted by calls to move the institute to Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

This patch of dirt was once a lush jungle that locals say was home to ancient spirits. Now, luxury villas, bars and restaurants are being built here instead to bring in foreign investors.

The WA government confirms it will reject a plan to protect mature trees put forward by two Perth councils, and instead develop its own urban greening strategy.

Star Entertainment Group and the Queensland government have been accused of lacking transparency for not releasing the casino giant’s full remediation plan to the public, while the Queen's Wharf project has been delayed again.

A former South Australian government employee who tipped her bosses off to an anti-corruption watchdog investigation against them in September 2018 has avoided a conviction and has been fined $1,000.

Several local governments argue they don't have the money to safeguard the future of the historic jetties, which they say are vital for regional economies. 

As people reportedly wait months just to get approval to build sheds and signs, councils across NSW look to jump on board an artificial intelligence program that aims to revolutionise the development process. 

Young people say a "flaky" train system and limited bus timetable in Western Sydney leave them reliant on driving, as a state parliamentary inquiry considers the current and future needs of public transport in the booming region. 

Authorities are standing by the three-year closure, arguing the fixes to the building are urgent, but critics say it is unjustified without an approved development application and community consultation.

The NSW premier could be in for a bruising year, but he's not shying away from a fight, writes state political reporter Nick Dole.

Sydney is experiencing rapid growth and one of the most heated issues is traffic – especially following the disastrous opening of the much-hyped Rozelle Interchange.

Julia and Matthew Mooney thought they'd be celebrating the new year in their new unit on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Instead, they're back to square one in their property search.

A long-awaited hotel development at the home of the WA PGA Championship is "off track" according to a council report, despite $10 million in ratepayers' money being committed for early works.

Business owners in the centre say they have been left stressed and confused by delays to the $35 million redevelopment of the precinct.

Who is behind these parking apps? Are we getting a good bargain? And what does it mean for us and our cities?

The homes are among more than 50 that were bought back by developer Lendlease at the new housing estate in Sydney's west.

Residents in the NSW suburb of south Jerrabomberra are experiencing growing pains, with no dedicated road from the suburb into Canberra.

The government says it has learnt from its mistakes with a similar problem which delayed the construction of the West Gate tunnel.

The property developer transformed his family business into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise.

"Paint a mural on it" has been the default answer to what to do with disused silos, but some couples across rural Australia are coming up with other clever ways to save the iconic structures from ending up on the scrap heap.

The small population of Ceduna may be located on the edge of the Nullarbor and be eight hours drive from the nearest capital city, but it offers the second most affordable beachside suburb in the country and those seeking a sea change aren't hesitating.

Residents at Victoria's public housing towers have filed a class action over the state governments plan to knock down and rebuild the structures. 

As Australia grapples with housing affordability, NSW is at the forefront of another crisis sweeping new builds. Problems within the industry have led to an explosion of work for building commissioner David Chandler since his 2019 appointment.

A major road linking south-west Sydney to Wollongong has received NSW government approval for a long-awaited upgrade that accounts for impacts on a growing koala colony.