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Government

LGiU launch event: tackling big issues locally I 27 Feb 2020
Join SGS Economics and Planning and not-for-profit local authority think tank LGiU Australia on 27 February and discuss how to tackle big issues at a local level. Register to attend the free breakfast...

Insights

Environment

Planning for natural hazards in a changing climate: best-practice principles
The planning system has an important role to play in adapting to the expected impacts of climate change. While some progress has been made, the lack of spatial understanding of the vulnerability of co...

Insights

Environment

The growing risk of natural perils: preemptive action needed
Spatial data shows much of the Australian population is at risk of natural perils such as bushfires, floods, storms and tropical cyclones. Without pre-emptive action, these risks will continue to impa...

What's New

Government

New local government policy information service launching in Australia
Launching in February 2020, LGiU Australia is a policy information membership service dedicated to local councils across Australia. The service helps local government leaders looking for innovative so...

Media

 

The economic cost of bushfires on Sydney revealed: up to $50 million a day and rising
Each day that bushfire smoke descends on Sydney and workers down tools while shoppers stay at home, estimates by SGS Economics and Planning show the city's economy bleeds up to $50 million. As firefig...
The Sydney Morning Herald

Insights

Employment, Retail, Transport

GDP report: Economic Performance of Australia's Cities and Regions
Australia's regions languish while Melbourne, Hobart and Adelaide boom according to a new report authored by SGS National Leader of Economic and Social Analysis Terry Rawnsley: Economic Performance of...

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Housing

Recent research into rental affordability in Australia shows no relief for low-income households
Hobart remains the least affordable city to rent in Australia while Newstart recipients and other low-income households are experiencing severe rental stress across Australia, the latest release of th...

Insights

Employment, Housing, Open Space, Retail

Governing urban renewal: lessons from Melbourne Docklands and Hamburg’s Hafencity
Urban renewal governance arrangements in Australia need reform. The funder, purchaser and provider in urban renewal projects often have conflicting objectives, leaving the host community with a compro...

What's New

Employment, Housing, Open Space, Retail

New planning policy amendment a big win for the West Melbourne community
Stroll through West Melbourne and you'll see a lot of new development: mostly residential high rise. But as the area continues to transition, its uniquely diverse character will now be retained with a...

Insights

 

Reflecting on a decade of change at SGS
As we prepare to celebrate 30 years in business, SGS Economics and Planning Principal and Partner Andrew McDougall reflects on the exhilarating and somewhat challenging process of shaping and governin...

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Arts and Culture

City of Ballarat Creative City Strategy and Master Plan wins prestigious Planning Institute of Australia award
City of Ballarat Creative City Strategy and Master Plan project team received another prestigious award on Friday: the Planning Insititute of Australia Victoria 2019 Best Planning Ideas – Large Projec...