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Nation’s capitals squeeze in an extra 430,000 people

Australia’s capital cities are home to a record 18.4 million people after their populations swelled by another 430,000 residents over the past year.

  • Shane Wright

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Renders of the new look Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo.

The Powerhouse Ultimo revamp has been approved – but the wait’s not over

A critic has slammed the $300 million project as an “ill-conceived, wasteful and destructive assault” on the heritage of the museum’s 35-year home.

  • Megan Gorrey and Linda Morris
East Brisbane State School has welcomed new plans for Woolloongabba’s future, while another stakeholder has expressed concern for the state government’s recommendations.

Joy for some, but bold vision for Woolloongabba’s future sparks debate

The decision to demolish the Gabba – but not a heritage-listed school – has set the scene for a vast urban renewal project in Brisbane’s inner-south.

  • Courtney Kruk
North shore council unveils its own housing plan after fighting the government all the way.

This Sydney council has fought TODs all the way. Now it has revealed its own plan

Ku-ring-gai’s plans have been revealed months after the council took the state government to court in an attempt to block more intensive development.

  • Megan Gorrey
Many home buyers do not see houses and apartments as interchangeable.

Where picking the wrong type of property could cost thousands

In some neighbourhoods, properties have been selling at a loss, but it depends on their type.

  • Elizabeth Redman
An eye-catching arachnid known for its intricate courtship dance was discovered near Yanchep. Now, a housing estate is landing on its sandy doorstep.

Last dance for striking spider as Perth estate moves into its home

It’s a stunning example of the failure of WA’s planning system, say advocates: the loss of a rare and beautiful species for the “ugly monoculture” of sprawl.

  • Sarah Brookes
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All but four of the buyers at the original auction in 2003 rescinded their offers.

Sydney’s most expensive swamp hits the market

The parcel of empty land will finally be sold off for homes, decades after the army moved out. The council says the move will do little to help the housing crisis.

  • Megan Gorrey
The special entertainment zone will apply around Burwood’s lively Chinatown.

Step aside, Kings Cross: Sydney’s night-time drawcards go west

Suburban restaurant strips will benefit from the state government’s night-life crusade to relax rules around trading hours, live music and noise complaints.

  • Megan Gorrey
An artist’s impression of the proposed indoor training facility at Snape Park, Maroubra, and, right, former Test cricketer Dave Warner.

Sticky wicket: The fight over mooted $6 million David Warner sporting facility

The proposed indoor training centre in Sydney’s eastern suburbs has divided locals.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
The West Gate Tunnel project in Melbourne.

Companies on public projects exposed in CFMEU federal police probe

More businesses with ties to bikies and the underworld have been revealed as the gangland corruption scandal deepens.

  • Nick McKenzie and Sarah Danckert

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