Planning
Apple store plans shelved after heritage authorities say 'no'
Victoria’s heritage authority has refused an application by a state government agency to demolish part of Federation Square to make way for an Apple store.
- by Clay Lucas
Latest
Planning
'A long time': Works starts on 1250-home South Jerrabomberra estate
Wednesday's sod turning comes 16 years after the project was unveiled.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
The Star Entertainment Group
'Scandalous abuse': Clover Moore attacks casino tower project
A City of Sydney councillor says casino operators are giving a “two-fingered salute to Sydney”.
- by Andrew Taylor
City life
Biggest public square in Melbourne planned for Queen Vic Market
Public space larger than Fed Square would replace the open-air carpark at Queen Victoria Market under latest proposed redevelopment.
- by Jewel Topsfield
Canberra
Industry groups unite to combat 'low-density' plan for Northbourne Ave
The ACT's peak business, property, planning and architecture groups have united amid concerns about revised plans to reshape the major road.
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
NSW Votes
'Very sad': Film and television centre forced out of Callan Park
The base for such shows as Doctor Doctor, Janet King and Secret City is being evicted after six years of serving the production industry.
- by Garry Maddox
Canberra
Towers of Belco: more high-rise developments on the way
Even taller height limits would have been allowed - had developers and businesses got their way
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Planning
Melbourne City Council backs controversial venue in heart of Chinatown
A controversial plan to create an open air restaurant in the heart of Chinatown is expected to be appealed in the planning tribunal after a divided Melbourne City Council narrowly voted to issue a permit
- by Jewel Topsfield
Canberra
Recycling company's rail plan on track after decisive court ruling
Capital Recycling Solutions has lodged plans for a $1.2 million rail freight terminal at its Fyshwick base
- by Dan Jervis-Bardy
Opinion
Opinion
We need to change the way we build Canberra homes
Our housing must become more energy efficient and comfortable to cope with a hotter future.
- by Penny D. Sackett
Local council
'It'll be a nightmare': Piazza plan stirs big trouble in Little Bourke
A plan to turn an ugly vacant block into a piazza and open air restaurant has sparked debate about what constitutes appropriate development in Chinatown.
- by Jewel Topsfield