David Wheeldon . Articles Melbourne city doubles in size, new master plan approved Melbourne is set to develop a new inner-city suburb that the government says will more than double the size of the central city. Melbourne city doubles in size, new master plan approved Melbourne is set to develop a new inner-city suburb that the government says will more than double the size of the central city. Building Code of Australia (BCA) updates extended to three-year cycle The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) will move to a three-year code amendment cycle in 2016, easing what has been an annual need for industry to keep up with changes. Newcastle building heights capped to maintain skyline New planning controls for Newcastle have been approved, revised maximum building heights among controls to guide the revitalisation of the city centre. South Bank refreshed as Brisbane updates public realm for G20 South Bank’s iconic Streets Beach upgraded as part of public works that are taking shape across the city in the lead up to the G20. Newcastle building heights capped to maintain skyline New planning controls for Newcastle have been approved, revised maximum building heights among controls to guide the revitalisation of the city centre.