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Articles

Sydney may welcome second airport
An Access Economics report on Sydney Airport's draft master plan is expected to kick-start plans for a second airport, after raising concerns it has underestimated spending for expansion projects.
Queensland architects get international approval
Queensland architects have been tagged the "great undiscovered talent" of the world's design arena by an international architecture critic
NSW school recognised as best public building
A small western Sydney school has been named the best new public building in NSW at the Australian Institute of Architects 2009 Architecture Awards
Industry slams soft-tooth watchdog
The Rudd government is replacing the current building and construction industry watchdog with a 'weaker' body, to the dismay of many industry bodies
'Flair' will come with funding for Perth design
A leading Perth firm predicts architects will show more personality and flair in their designs as funding flows back into the market. Are aesthetics reliant on funding?
New agency to streamline approvals processes
The government has announced a new agency that will streamline approvals processes and minimise red tape for developments on major roads or railways