NSW government again refuses protection for Sirius
Despite an increasing number of calls to protect the brutalist icon, the NSW Environment Minister Gabrielle Upton has refused to grant Sirius heritage protection, saying the government plans to sell the building to a private developer who can demolish it.
Sirius listed on World Monument Fund's 2018 watchlist
International historical-site preservation agency, The World Monument Fund, is calling on the NSW government to preserve the Sirius for its architectural and social significance.
Ninety of Brisbane's finest homes and buildings will be open to the public at Brisbane Open House
Brisbane Open House will be held on the weekend of 7 October, allowing the public access to 90 of the city's finest homes and buildings, and offering a range of events and speakers.
The Australian government must elevate its role in shaping cities, Romilly Madew, CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia told the House of Representatives’ inquiry into city development.
REIWA calls on state government for reforms to stimulate property market
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia has made a submission to the WA state government ahead of the 2017 budget, calling for a range of reforms to stimulate the WA property market.
Sydney Council to sell underutilised property for affordable housing
The City of Sydney council is considering recommendations to sell some property for affordable housing, and to lease other property on Oxford Street with the aim of invigorating the area.
The REIWA is proposing the WA state government reintroduce a $3,000 first-home owners grant for purchases of established homes, says Hayden Groves, president of the REIWA.
NSW moves a "great first step" to improve affordability: REINSW
John Cunningham, president of the REINSW, says the state government's moves to help first-home buyers are welcome "first steps" to address housing affordability pressures in NSW.
