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While BASIX sets out minimum water efficiency standards for new homes, councils can consider complimentary controls to retain water in the landscape and enhance cooling.

Although new technologies are rapidly emerging in this area, simple and cost-effective solutions are already available for cool roofing, walls and pavements.

Proposed changes to the NSW planning system are set to make it easier for regional landholders to build sheds and carry out earthworks without the need for a development application (DA).

The planning system will be faster, easier to use and more transparent thanks to the delivery of a raft of new reforms aimed at improving the assessment of State significant projects.

The North Coast is the most biologically diverse region in NSW. The regional plan offers several mechanisms to protect biodiversity in the North Coast region.

The North Coast region provides a diversity of lifestyles – some seek the coastal townships and cities, while others enjoy the hinterlands.

The North Coast’s transport infrastructure underpins its economic opportunities. It provides efficient and reliable access for residents, visitors and freight.

Our plan to create inter-connected coastal and active open spaces and national parks to act as the lungs of the Hunter region and promote biodiversity.

The Riverina Murray’s diverse environment is shaped around its waterways, many of which are protected for their biodiversity values and for residents and visitors to enjoy.

The Riverina Murray is a prosperous region. Its premium agricultural land allows for a highly diversified economy. Irrigated agriculture remains significant, particularly in the west of the region.