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    Victoria approves more than $1b worth of projects

    The Victorian Government has approved more than $1 billion worth of projects in its latest tranche of fast-tracked approvals including large multi-residential buildings, offices and Cox Architecture’s $150 million Geelong Civic Precinct. The Geelong project will comprise a six-storey commercial building to be used as the new civic centre for the City of Greater Geelong, […] More

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    World's tallest hybrid timber tower to house Atlassian HQ in Sydney

    Australian tech giant Atlassian has unveiled the design for its Sydney headquarters by New York-based Shop Architects and Australian practice BVN. To be built using mass timber construction, the tower is set to become the tallest hybrid timber structure in the world, standing at 40 storeys tall. It will be located adjacent to Sydney’s Central […] More

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    More NSW major projects to be fast-tracked

    The NSW government has announced a further 19 state significant projects to be fast-tracked for assessment as part of the third tranche of its Planning System Acceleration Program. Totalling $4.7 billion in value, the projects include new schools, university buildings and affordable housing, as well as land releases that will allow for 5,000 new homes. […] More

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    UQ introduces new degree for the age of the Australian megacity

    The University of Queensland has announced the launch of a transdisciplinary degree aimed at preparing students for the age of the Australian “megacity.” The Master’s degree in Urban Development and Design will feature courses across architecture, civil engineering, planning, policy, economics and business leadership. It will be designed to provide architecture, landscape architecture, and planning […] More