Planning

An independent report with recommendations for how the planning system can address housing supply and affordability in regional communities has been released by the NSW Government.

A new public park spanning the Western Distributor and connecting Sydney’s CBD to Darling Harbour is part of a $891 million retail and office tower proposal on public exhibition from Wednesday.

NSW is set for an outdoor renaissance this summer, with the Government providing $50 million in new and improved parks and public spaces.

A further 8,000 jobs will be created and almost 6,000 new homes built following the finalisation of two important projects supporting the growth of Greater Sydney.

Sydneysiders are being encouraged to dig deep and plant at least one tree to help green the city and do their bit for the environment.

Streets across the state will be bursting with culture, flavours, music and laughter under a proposal to permanently slash red tape to allow more live music, arts venues and artisan food and drink businesses.

The community is encouraged to have its say on detailed reforms to build a simple, clear and consistent infrastructure contributions system to unlock up to $12 billion in productivity gains for NSW.

Car parking will be moved off the grass at Moore Park and a new village precinct with shops and eateries built near the Sydney Football Stadium (SFS) redevelopment, under new plans on exhibition from today.

Native plants and animals in Western Sydney are set to thrive with more than $1 million invested as an early action of the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.

Tweed residents would enjoy greater housing choice, more active lifestyles  and seamless travel across the border under the NSW Government’s draft plan to guide the city’s growth over 15 years.

The use of synthetic surfaces for sporting fields and public open space is being investigated by NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer.

Holiday home providers have been reminded to register if they want to rent out their properties once regional travel is permitted on 1 November.

Sydney’s Tech Central precinct is on track to become a global technology hub.

Sydney Roosters fans will have plenty to crow about after the NSW Government approved construction of a $10.6 million world-class training facility inside the new Sydney Football Stadium.

The streets of NSW will come alive post-lockdown, thanks to a raft of initiatives and $66 million in funding that will see alfresco dining, outdoor activations and events return.