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New NSW Housing Pattern Book of low-rise designs launched with ten-day approval pathway

The NSW Housing Pattern Book offers low-cost, architect-designed low-rise home designs, and a fast-tracked ten-day approval process. The initiative aims to boost affordability and sustainability, supports diverse communities, and aligns with low- and mid-rise housing reforms to ease the housing crisis across NSW.

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Powerhouse revitalisation moves ahead with $300 million construction contract

The revitalisation of Sydney’s iconic Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo has reached a major milestone, with Richard Crookes Constructions awarded the $300 million contract to deliver the transformative project.

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$1.8B urban renewal project in Sydney’s Five Dock gets green light

In a major milestone for Sydney’s urban transformation, Deicorp has received planning approval from the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for Kings Bay Village, a $1.8B mixed-use precinct set to re-imagine three hectares of underutilised land in Five Dock.

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Leaky and freezing: Why Australian homes are so hard to heat this winter

As winter tightens its grip across Australia, millions of households are feeling the chill, literally and financially. 

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As Australia’s aging population rises, the need for supportive environments is more urgent than ever. While medical care advances, many healthcare and aged care spaces remain poorly designed for cognitive impairments, contributing to confusion, stress and falls. 

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