Development outrage
‘Elegant’, ‘handsome’ – but not for South Beach: Controversial five-storey apartment plan rejected
A “premature” proposal to build a five-storey apartment building overlooking Fremantle’s iconic South Beach has been rejected following a lengthy planning debate.
- Carla Hildebrandt
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The Mosman mega-lot and the childcare centre in its shadow
Twelve Mosman homes have been purchased to make way for more than 100 apartments. Residents fear construction could pose health risks for children next door.
- Cindy Yin
Adrian Fini’s $280 million Smiths Beach development gets watchdog’s green tick
The long-running fight against development at Smiths Beach in Yallingup has been dealt a huge blow after the Environmental Protection Authority recommended the project be approved.
- Hamish Hastie
- Editorial
- Property development
It’s well past time to put Defence’s surplus land to good use
Decades of reviews have produced little action. It is hoped this latest audit will prompt a response that will help ease the housing crisis.
- The Age's View
Builder forced to stop work on apartments after ‘significant harm’ to neighbours
Builders of a luxury apartment complex on the northern beaches have been ordered to put all tools down after causing shifting and cracks to appear next door.
- Cindy Yin
ASIC confirms Perth raids over Nicheliving investigation
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has confirmed it has conducted several raids across two states as the watchdog continues its investigation into embattled builder Nicheliving.
- Michael Philipps
- Opinion
- Trump's White House
Help! Trump’s ballroom blitz is turning me into a NIMBY
In Washington, it turns out you can just demolish the White House at will.
- Michael Koziol
Why a Sydney council banished ‘troll bar’ from under the Harbour Bridge
Should trolls be allowed to roam under the Sydney Harbour Bridge? That’s the question at the centre of a planning row involving North Sydney Council, heritage groups and a determined publican.
- David Barwell
Helicopter landing site riles locals in this prized coastal area
Should a helicopter be allowed to land near a sensitive marine environment? Residents said no. A tribunal disagreed.
- Benjamin Preiss
- Investigation
- Investigation
‘Reckless and cavalier’: The inner west dream home facing the wrecking ball
Sydney plumber Rabi Malass says his local council had made a compelling case for the demolition of the opulent home as he fights the order in court.
- Carrie Fellner