Victorian state government population forecasts say Victoria's population will almost double within 35 years, with the number of people living in inner and middle suburbs growing by 1 million.
The City of Sydney has approved plans to transform the former South Sydney Hospital into a space for artists, group classes, performance, and a market.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has appointed Greg Hunt as acting Minister for Cities, but has not said if a new Minister will be permanently appointed to the role.