News Category: Insights
The Geographic Heart of NSW: Growth in the Central West and Orana Region
In recent years, the Central West and Orana region has become much sought-after and is proving to be an attractive alternative to Sydney for families and […]
Waking the Sleeping Giant: Growth in the Mid North Coast Region
While Greater Newcastle has been historically renowned as a mining and steel city, many Novocastrians will be quick to note that there is much, much more […]
A New Approach to Rezoning in NSW
Key Points: Under the proposed system, DPIE and the Regional Planning Panels will be removed entirely from the process for most rezoning applications; and Gateway determination […]
Holiday Parks: No Longer Just for Holidaymakers
Staying at holiday parks is an integral part of our national travelling behaviour, with research from the Caravan Industry Association of Australia demonstrating that approximately 19 […]
The Environmental Benefits of Stormwater Management
What is stormwater and how do we manage it? Stormwater is rainwater that is not absorbed into the ground, and instead travels over the land into […]
Making Our Roads Safer: How Road Safety Audits Can Help Save Lives
According to Austroads, a road safety audit (RSA) is a formal, robust technical assessment of road safety risks associated with road transport projects. The main purpose […]
Growth in the Hunter: Australia’s Leading Regional Economy
According to the Hunter Regional Plan 2036, the Hunter is the leading regional economy in Australia and is currently home to more than 860,000 people, a […]
Understanding the Changes to Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act
Part 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) plays an important role in underpinning the design, construction, and safety of buildings throughout […]
The Rise of Strata Certification in Northern NSW
With a growing population in Australia and a need for the provision of a diverse range of housing products that suit differing budgets, strata subdivision offers […]
Regional NSW Transport Infrastructure Boom
Transport infrastructure in regional NSW plays a vital role in helping to ensure access to jobs, education, health care and other services, as well as enabling the […]
