Development
After 300 years, 'splendid' red gum will be felled for North East Link
It has grown for more than three centuries but plan for massive toll road through Melbourne's north-east could see this towering tree cut down.
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
Latest
McGowan to sink $30m into East Perth Power Station ahead of development
The McGowan Government will spend $30 million on site works at the East Perth Power Station, a crucial step in preparing the 103-year-old landmark for development.
- by Nathan Hondros
Wildlife
Plans to clear koala bushland at Belmont shelved
Queensland Government plans to clear 5.4 hectares of koala bushland under ministerial discretion for a shooting range expansion in Brisbane have been shelved. A new plan now proposes to clear an extra 0.2 hectares instead.
- by Tony Moore
Development
Abacus sells four sites worth $31m
Abacus Property Group is making good on its promise to exit residential projects.
- by Simon Johanson
Planning
Young families shut out of 'huge swaths of Sydney', Minister warns
And a leading architect said Sydney needs a new 'system of living'.
- by Andrew Taylor
Local council
‘I’ve been put in prison here’: How a Sydney council cost this homeowner $700k
Elizabeth Hetherington is bewildered by the heritage listing of her home by Ku-ring-gai Council.
- by Andrew Taylor
Roads
'Noise day and night': Why keeping Sydney moving is costing us sleep
The Refresh Woolloomooloo project is important for our harbour. But for Richard McCosker and his neighbours, it hasn't come without a cost.
- by Andrew Taylor
Development
Critics attack massive widening of Eastern Freeway to up to 20 lanes
The Eastern will be widened up to 24 lanes at its widest point, and critics have attacked the Andrews government for the massive promised expansion.
- by Clay Lucas and Timna Jacks
Exclusive
State Parliament
'This changes everything': System displays new DAs in real-time
For the first time, the public will be able to view development applications less than a day after its lodged with the council.
- by Esther Han
Development
Church to sell head office for hotel development
The Uniting Church in Melbourne will offload its block in Little Collins Street after finally being granted a planning permit by council.
- by Simon Johanson
Development
'There is mistrust': SCEGGS Darlinghurst under fire for plan to demolish heritage building
The elite Sydney girls' school may build a swimming pool and childcare centre under its controversial $48.7 million masterplan.
- by Andrew Taylor