Merimbula Beach Street parking plan defeated in 3-5 council vote
A proposal to restore 58 parking spaces, including two accessible spaces and a taxi bay, has failed after councillors split over further changes to Beach Street.
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Kensington student housing must add 37 bike spaces and three e-bike chargers
The Randwick Local Planning Panel has required 19 motorcycle spaces and an onsite waste system for the 200-room project at 153-157A Anzac Parade and 7 Addison Street.
Jervis Bay Road works put Huskisson triathlon access under watch
Triathlon Huskisson 2026 organisers must check changing construction stages before the event and assess effects on access, participant movements and network operations.
Bruxner Highway upgrades remain on Ballina Council advocacy list
Council will keep pressing for the Wollongbar to Goonellabah deviation, duplication towards the Pacific Highway, shared paths and south-facing Cumbalum interchange ramps.
Banksia Grove laneway blockages must be reported while they happen
Wanneroo officers can act when vehicles obstruct the Grandis Boulevard laneway, but permanent parking restrictions were not supported at this stage.
Camdenville Park to get extra bin and more cleaning after overflow and vermin reports
Inner West Council will increase cleaning at the St Peters park, investigate vermin reports and urgently assess drainage at Peter Bulger Wetlands.
Matraville SES facility moves into design phase after Randwick Council vote
Randwick City Council has backed procurement of a lead architect and professional team for an SES facility planned for 1903 and 1905R Botany Road, Matraville.
Orange council backs audit of gender balance in public place names
The review will cover streets, parks, reserves and sporting facilities, while a proposed register would open future naming opportunities to people connected to Orange.
Netball-only courts advance at Woollahra Oval, with 9pm lighting limit
Woollahra Oval 2 and 3 will undergo environmental, traffic, parking and noise investigations before Council considers whether to proceed. Basketball courts were excluded.
EasyPark ANZ wins contract to maintain City of Vincent parking machines
The supplier was awarded the tender as the EasyPark app accounted for 76 per cent of parking transactions in 2025/26.
Ross Lane to close for nine weeks as Ballina council approves $5.6m works package
Contracts for Ross Lane, Tamarind Drive, Marom Creek Road, Wardell’s foreshore and the wastewater treatment plant have been awarded, with $450,000 still to be sought for the flood project.
Oatley Hurstville Road safety works head to detailed design
A speed hump, kerb blisters and new line markings are planned for Hurstville Road, with heavy-vehicle turning paths and pedestrian space to be assessed before construction.
20 Lilyfield households challenge Alberto Street parking plan as Rozelle cycleway advances
Inner West Council will study parking across Alberto, Maida and Victoria streets before deciding on restrictions, while adding a northern-side Robert Street path to its Capital Works program.
Inner West parking plan puts CPI cap, 30 free visitor permits on budget agenda
Inner West Council has adopted a parking strategy with no meter expansion and referred a package of permit measures to the 2027-28 budget process.
Vincent raises Chelmsford Road EV bay fee to $2,685 a year
Four bays at the Mount Lawley car park will be licensed at $2,685 each annually, with the fee increasing 3 per cent every year.
Five Inner West EV charging sites backed, but idle parking rules remain unanswered
The Local Transport Forum supported 8am to 10pm EV charging restrictions at sites including 39 Moore Street, Leichhardt. Council still has to confirm how the spaces can be used when cars are not charging.
Norton Street chicane approved after residents report cars crossing centreline
The treatment will be installed between Hugh Street and Miller Avenue in Ashfield, while a landscaped northern kerb blister is being considered for 2027-28 funding.
Three Marrickville streets to close for up to 11 AFLW matches at Henson Park
Woodland, Holmesdale and Centennial streets will close on listed match days from 13 September through November 2026, subject to transport approvals and advance notice.
Garage access wins 9.6-metre parking ban in Annandale lane
A full No Parking zone opposite 217 and 219 Trafalgar Street will remove parking but keep garage access clear.
Waminda preferred 1/4P parking limit for Lawrence Avenue, minutes say
The Shoalhaven Local Transport Forum supported proposed time-restricted parking signs in Nowra after council staff said Waminda preferred the restriction. The Director City Services approved the recommendation on 17 August.
Cambewarra crossings approved for 25 km/h advisory signs
The change applies to Stage 6 of the subdivision at 41 Main Road, while a Transport for NSW warning-sign suggestion remains for the applicant to consider.
Ipswich community groups get five-year leases for as little as $1
Kindergarten, playgroup and pony-club activities in Redbank Plains, Karalee and Rosewood will continue under leases with no extension options.
Darley Road garage plans refused over sandstone-wall and heritage damage
The panel rejected proposals at 239, 241 and 263-265 Darley Road after finding sandstone-wall removal would harm streetscape character and the North Randwick Heritage Conservation Area.
Forest Road café and kiosk approved for health precinct users
A mixed-use café and kiosk has been approved at 1517-1539 Forest Road, Orange, with the consent applying to Lot 4 DP 271257.
Orange salt treatment costs less than $1,000 a year
Street sweepers apply salt in the early morning where needed after councillors questioned treatment for black-ice spots and footpaths.
Victoria Street two-way report rejected as Collins Street concerns drive urgent action
A proposed report on making Victoria Street two-way from 2027-28 was rejected as councillors ordered urgent action on bus turns, access and traffic queues around the Collins Street trial.
Fifteenth Avenue redesign: Liverpool Council seeks extra $239m for six-lane boulevard
Liverpool City Council voted 6-4 to reject the June TfNSW design and seek an extra $239 million for a six-lane Fifteenth Avenue transit boulevard.
Landsdale zebra-crossing request delayed after 7-5 council vote
An 89-signature request for a Kingsway Road crossing was deferred in a 7-5 vote, while a possible 50-metre, $20,000 footpath link remains subject to investigation and future programming.
Darley Road residents’ safety concerns trigger traffic-calming report
Residents along Darley Road will have an early assessment of traffic calming, signage and a possible speed-limit reduction between Carrington Road and Avoca Street.
Cudal and Cargo bridge projects take new path after tenders rejected
Cabonne Council has rejected all tenders for the Edward Street, Cudal, and Baghdad Road, Cargo, traffic bridges and authorised negotiations with DEARNU Constructions Pty Ltd.
Waverley outdoor dining areas cleared for standing customers, subject to safeguards
Standing eating and drinking would be permitted in approved outdoor dining areas, subject to alcohol, crowd-control and pedestrian-safety safeguards.
Cuttagee Bridge land claims sent to Crown Lands Minister after consultation questions
Council and Merrimans Local Aboriginal Land Council will ask the Crown Lands Minister to determine claims relevant to the Cuttagee Bridge project after questions about consultation and environmental impacts.
Merimbula CBD upgrade package defeated, leaving traffic and Beach Street changes unapproved
Councillors rejected an alteration to the Merimbula CBD upgrade that proposed mini roundabouts, two-way Market Street traffic, Beach Street changes and scaled-back Hylands Corner works.
West Nowra drivers closer to Yalwal Road upgrade
Road widening, intersection upgrades, signage and linemarking on Yalwal Road and Filter Road can progress after the Forum raised no objection to the West Nowra proposal.
Jersey Road parking restrictions extended near Paddington mobility space
Woollahra Council approved an extension of the existing 2P permit-holders-excepted restriction near 112 Jersey Road after a redundant mobility-parking space was removed.
Construction sites face clearer traffic-plan rules under Woollahra recommendation
A proposed 2026 guideline would require more specified information in construction traffic-management plans before Council updates its standard condition.
Wallis Street signs approved as Woollahra rejects 3.2-metre motorbike bay
New shared-path signs and markings will be installed on Wallis Street, while the proposed motorbike-only restriction near 420 Edgecliff Road will not proceed.
Edgecliff Road motorbike-only parking plan rejected in 6-0 vote
Woollahra Council will not create a 3.2-metre motorbike-only space near 420 Edgecliff Road, leaving the existing parking arrangements unchanged.
Wanneroo keeps public parking free, backs more time limits in busy areas
A 5 - 1 vote keeps public parking free under the committee’s decision while supporting targeted time limits in high-occupancy areas, including around Wanneroo Markets, schools and sporting grounds.
Allawah Railway Parade safety-fencing request rejected 8-5
The Railway Parade proposal at Lily Street and Elizabeth Street was rejected 8-5, with no alternative safety treatment approved for the Allawah intersections.
Georges River walking and cycling plan backed with $150,000 funding fallback
A Georges River committee has backed preparing a walking and cycling plan, with staff to seek grants first and pursue up to $150,000 through a 2027 funding review if grants are not secured.
Randwick rejects beach visitor pay parking after 10-5 vote
After community consultation, councillors resolved not to proceed with the Beach Visitor Pay Parking Proposal and kept existing parking at affected beach and on-street areas.