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Published on: 29 Jun 2026

All NSW built environment projects are developed with a Country-centred approach guided by Aboriginal people. If we care for Country, Country will car...

The night sky filled with bright stars over the dark sky park in the Warrumbungles. Credit: Destination NSW

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Resilience and natural hazard risk

We are ensuring risk from natural hazards is understood and considered early through strategic planning, protecting communities from existing and futu...

A mother and daughter at Hanging Rock Lookout, Nowra NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure / Dee Kramer

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Chairpersons

List of suitably qualified chairpersons appointed to chair community consultative committees for state significant projects in NSW.

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Coastal management

The NSW Government’s coastal management framework has been in place since 2018 to improve how we assess coastal development.

Byron Bay Lighthouse, Beach and Hinterland Aerial Shot in the Northern Rivers, NSW. Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0 / Kpravin2

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Planning as a career

A career in planning means you can work for federal, state or local government, or in the private sector, and help shape cities and regional areas acr...

Train station platform in Bardwell Park, South West Sydney, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Darkinjung Development Delivery Plan

Darkinjung is one of 120 Local Aboriginal Land Councils in NSW. It is the largest non-Government landholder on the Central Coast.

Tessellated Rock Pavement in the Bouddi National Park between Patonga and Pearl Beach on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia. Credit: NSW DPHI / Don Fuchs

Published on: 29 Jun 2026

Member profiles P – S

Profiles of panel members and state government design champions (P – S) who deliver independent, consistent design quality advice on projects.

2025 State Design Review Panel group photo

Published on: 26 Jun 2026

Leppington

Leppington is located within the South West Growth Area and offers the opportunity to provide more new homes close to great public transport links.

Published on: 26 Jun 2026

Complying development

Complying development is an approval for straightforward development. It can be determined through a fast-track assessment by a council or certifier.

Housing construction site at Pine Gully Road in Gobbagombalin, Wagga Wagga NSW. Credit: Sandra Pires/DPHI

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