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Bolivia: Only 6 of President Rodrigo Paz's Original 14 ministers Are Still in Office

Eight of the 14 ministers Paz swore in during 2025 are already gone. We break down the exits, the IMF deal, and Bolivia's fuel crisis.

Latin Times · Sep 15

New vision to bring more housing to a key south Canberra transit corridor

The suburbs earmarked for 'gentle densification'.

The Canberra Times · Jul 21

Infrastructure 'key' offers to unlock regional housing

Funding support for crucial roads, paths and drains could pave the way for more homes as the regions buckle under the weight of the housing crisis.

AAP · Oct 7, 2025

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'Recalcitrant' councils targeted in planning overhaul

As major state political parties back moves to speed up housing developments, sluggish councils would have no choice but to accept new projects.

AAP · Sep 17, 2025

Approvals turbocharged in bid to tackle housing crisis

Longstanding, complicated planning processes will be swept aside in an effort to build more homes faster in a state that's fighting to keep young families.

AAP · Sep 17, 2025

Warning faster environment approvals may cost community

One state's plan to slash environmental approval times for projects in half has blindsided conservationists.

AAP · Dec 9, 2024

Iraq launches its first national census in nearly four decades

Iraq has begun its first nationwide population census in decades in a step aimed at modernizing data collection and planning in a country long impacted by conflict and political divisions

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024

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Push against NIMBYs in the planning appeals yard

Opponents of apartment buildings in designated Melbourne areas are set to lose their ability to appeal planning applications in a bid to speed up approvals.

AAP · Aug 22, 2024

Tried and true plan to build homes cheaper and faster

Australia's most expensive housing market is turning to an old but effective method of speeding up planning approvals to build homes faster and cheaper.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Planned home sites more than doubled in next year's release program

ACT indicative land release more than doubles dwelling sites in 2024-25.

The Canberra Times · Jun 19, 2024

Move to end obstruction for delayed 'airport city'

The authority tasked with building infrastructure around Sydney's new airport has been usurped after the NSW premier conceded it wasn't fit for purpose.

AAP · Jun 12, 2024

Fast track for applications in race to build new homes

Planning approvals for social and affordable housing will be prioritised as NSW struggles towards meeting its nationally agreed home-building goal.

AAP · May 31, 2024

Mayor waits for second meeting after housing criticism

NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully is "disappointed" in Ku-ring-gai Council's response to a plan for increased density around train stations.

AAP · Apr 12, 2024

A Planning Minister on a mission, unafraid to put noses out of joint

In bed with developers? Chris Steel will weather the jibe by delivering homes.

The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2024

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The Canberra Times · Feb 28, 2024

'Labor's in bed with developers': Greens slam Steel's planning decision

The Environment Minister was 'blindsided' by the decision.

AAP · Feb 8, 2024

Claims of govt insider trading "distressing": Minns

Allegations a NSW planning official used sensitive information to buy a house in an area slated for re-zoning have been referred to the corruption commission.

AAP · Feb 5, 2024

Sydney 'airport city' decades away with planning delays

The long-awaited master plan Sydney's newest city has been released, but industry groups and others are frustrated by the slow pace of progress.

AAP · Jan 30, 2024

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Western Australia has relaxed planning laws for granny flats in a bid to bolster housing supply.

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The Canberra Times · Jan 21, 2024

New Planning Minister will target shopping hubs for more housing

Chris Steel says Canberra is at a good starting point for more density.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 22, 2023

Role of Greater Cities Commission Lower Hunter representative Matt Endacott to end

Planning department to take control of setting housing targets.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2023

Documents show how ex-NSW planning head was involved in fast-track rezoning for developer he later worked for

FoI documents show Michael Cassel was on first-name terms with Walker Corp CEO and pushed for meetings on his behalf

The Canberra Times · Jul 22, 2023

'Urgent' action on planning reform to allow more houses adopted by ACT Labor

Minister Chris Steel spoke in support of the change on Saturday.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 3, 2023

Hope grows for Hunter Park after six years of fruitless planning

Committee for the Hunter says the project was heading for a below-par outcome.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2023

Lower Hunter planning commissioner survives government restructure

Premier Chris Minns says the changes will speed up housing supply.

The Canberra Times · Jun 6, 2023

Give industry six months to get used to new ACT planning system: builders

The Master Builders have called for a six-month transition.

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