Developers lobby group calls for more State Government input in local planning decisions
The Urban Taskforce, an organisation which represents some of Australia's largest property developers today issued the following press release calling... read more
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O'Farrell and Hazzard follow the advice of developers in deciding where to build next
In a radical approach to city planning, Brad Hazzard and Barry O'Farrell have asked developers where they would like to build houses. But less resurpr... read more
Now's the time to have your say on Springwood Civic Centre Upgrade
The options for the Springwood community and cultural facilities upgrade are now completed and will be considered by the Council at its next meeting o... read more
Labor blames O'Farrell for slow down in development approvals
Labor's Shadow Minister for Planning, Linda Burney, today blamed the massive drop in commerical & other non-residential construction on the O'Farrell ... read more
You can't eat your house, Western Sydney's urban sprawl threatens food bowl
By Wilderness Society If you are concerned about how Sydney's urban sprawl will affect Sydney's ability to service it's own food need then get al... read more
Developers lobby group says Liberals are pandering to 'not in my backyard types'
The Urban Taskforce has just released this opinion piece, arguing that the 'planning system is going to get worse, before it gets better'. While mos... read more
Local planning alerts and public submissions made even easier by Open Australia
Open Australia have just added a new feature to their fantastic planning alerts service, allowing you to seamlessly submit your concerns or support fo... read more
Part 3A bites the dust, but Parramatta Council wants JRPP’s to go next
Parramatta City Council has been one of the more vocal critics of the previous Government's Part 3A Planning Laws so it is no surprise that they are a... read more
O'Farrell's Western Sydney sprawl will destory farming & impact food security
Streetcorner has been publishing the election musings of the major parties and with only two more days of campaigning left, here's some of today's sta... read more
Urban Taskforce points finger at Sydney's housing undersupply as rents jump
The Urban Taskforce, which represents Australian property developers, has singled out housing undersupply as the key driver of Sydney's 10% rent incre... read more
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Community to pay for developer led planning
Penrith City ratepayers will be digging deep into their wallets if the NSW Government goes ahead with its ill-conceived and illogical plans to drop 34... read more
Public presentation: Springwood Facilities Upgrade
Blue Mountains City Council is inviting members of the community to attend a presentation of the options for the master plan for the upgrade of commun... read more
Faulconbridge crematorium appeal
In September 2010, following a proposal by Blue Mountains Funerals to build a crematorium on the disused car yard site at Faulconbridge, Blue Mountain... read more
My letter to Transport Minister Gladys Berejiklian about M5 Georges River Bridge
After writing many letters over many years (since 1992), Liverpool & Casula Links Estates have had enough. Our latest letter sent to the new trans... read more
Greiner, Infrastructure NSW, Bradken and Moorebank Intermodal. A Conflict of Interest?
As the recently appointed Chairman of Infrastructure NSW, Nick Greiner will be advising the NSW Government on and identifying and prioritising infrast... read more
