Early February 2001, the Richmond River, Northern NSWAustralia, suffered an immense fish kill, affecting over 35 kilometres of riverine and estuarine habitat, and the surrounding coastal ecosystem. A flood, combined with summer heat, pasture grasses, drainage channels, and sediment, triggered a chain reaction that left the coastal river devoid of oxygen and life.
A look at the factors that will shape the economic future of Northern Queensland.
Housing affordability issues are gaining increasing prominence in the Australian socio-economic landscape, despite strong economic growth and prosperity. The need to provide affordable housing to meet the expectations of burgeoning populations, particularly young people, first home owners and the socially disadvantaged, is fundamental to maintaining stability of families and households and supporting an acceptable standard of living.
The recently passed Valuation of Land Amendment Act (2008) in Queensland has significant implications for developers since the basis on which unimproved land is valued has changed.
This article looks at the growing trend of assessing bodies requiring Economic Needs Analysis to support Development Applications.
