Gemma Battenbough . Articles COAG demands cities shake up Capital cities could be "re-shaped" under reforms linking federal funding to strategic 30 year plans. Architects reveal their out of hours personas Joinery, light fittings, furniture, jewellery and art creations all handmade by staff and directors have been on exhibition at a Brisbane-based firm. Minister appeals unlawful planning decision The Queensland planning minister will appeal a landmark ruling in which his decision to "call in" a development application was deemed unlawful. "Tight leash" trapping professional women Poor urban planning that embodies patriarchal values is forcing many women to choose between career and family. National competition draws 129 entries A competition designed to visualise Australia's urban spaces in 40 years, and beyond, has fired the imagination of the nation's architects. Bridge over troubled water for Melbourne? A plan to build a bridge linking the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas is making waves with environmentalists.