The Queensland Government is reviewing how the state government expresses its interests in plan making and development assessment. The State Planning Policy is the primary state planning instrument in Queensland's planning system. It provides a clear and comprehensive expression of the policies needed to ensure that planning in Queensland is outcomes focussed, efficient, and accountable...

This report draws on the experiences of comparable cities in Europe and the United States of America to guide the transformation of the Geelong economy. While focusing on Geelong, the project underscores the need for greater policy and planning attention to be given to second cities in Australia, as international experience provides examples of significant...

Melbourne is surrounded by a highly productive foodbowl that currently grows a wide variety of fresh foods, but it faces challenges:

Purpose: This paper set out to uncover the advice available to help people take effective action within our home to improve mental health. The literature and professions are virtually silent on the issue. The professional advice is often the opposite suggesting we should get out of our homes - go for a walk, exercise, play...

This draft District Plan sets out aspirations and proposals for Greater Sydney’s North District, which includes the local government areas of Hornsby, Hunters Hill, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Northern Beaches, Mosman, North Sydney, Ryde and Willoughby. It has been developed by the Greater Sydney Commission.