Sustainable building reforms offer long-term savings for households
Home buyers and businesses can look forward to lower energy bills, with new sustainable building (BASIX) energy standards now in effect.

Changes to Byron Bay Short Term Rental rules
The NSW Government has endorsed a tightening of the cap on some non-hosted short term rental accommodation.

4,500 new homes to confront the housing crisis
Castle Hill's Showground Station precinct is now capable of accommodating an extra 4,500 potential new homes.

Ten simple tips for more inclusive playspaces
Taking an inclusive approach to planning and designing playspaces can be simpler than you think with these 10 simple tips.

Bowraville Children’s Playspace
Children from all backgrounds enjoy the Bowraville Children’s Playspace – including the neighbouring preschool, which makes regular excursions.

Civic Park Playspace, Warragamba
Wollondilly Shire Council partnered with the Touched By Olivia Foundation to create an exciting new inclusive playspace at Civic Park, Warragamba.

Cook Reserve Playspace
Council’s intention for the new Cook Reserve Playspace was to integrate the natural landscape setting with play elements and create an inclusive space for the local community.

Livvi’s Place, Wagga Wagga
The Wagga Wagga playspace was funded by in partnership with the NSW Government and touched by Olivia Foundation.

Livvi’s Place, Warragamba
Livvi’s Place Warragamba is a true community-driven playspace project. The local community came together to design the space, host fundraisers and raise awareness of the need for inclusion.

Lot Stafford Playspace
To support recovery and healing, Bega Valley Shire Council received Everyone Can Play funding to upgrade an ageing beachfront playground.
