Adelaide Council Allocates $5.4M for Strategic Projects, Overhauls E-Scooter Parking
City of Adelaide meeting approves budget cap for strategic projects while pushing toward June 30 deadline for e-scooter designated docking agreement.
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Adelaide Updates Planning Framework to Support 50,000 Population Target
The City of Adelaide is refining its planning system to support a target population of 50,000 residents by 2036.
Adelaide Slashes Speed Limits, Electrifies Two Rail Lines by 2026
Adelaide residents will see reduced speed limits on Park Lands Roads and West Terrace by the end of 2026, with rail electrification on the Outer Harbor and Belair lines also advancing through federal funding.
South Australia Housing Roadmap Records First Year Milestones
Progress on the state housing roadmap is expected to influence housing supply and costs for Adelaide households over time.
South Australia Fast-Tracks Planning for Housing and Defence Projects
New streamlined planning laws targeting major infrastructure could help Adelaide meet housing targets and unlock defence industry jobs, though local councils are flagging concerns about consultation timelines.
Adelaide Council Meetings Address Housing Supply Reform Effects
Local residents face potential changes to housing options as Adelaide councils review state supply reforms in recent sessions.
Adelaide City Council notes progress on street upgrades and capital projects
Recent council updates cover infrastructure spending and rule changes that affect pedestrian areas, green spaces and transport access for residents in Adelaide and North Adelaide.
Environment Protection Act 1993 shapes Adelaide development assessments
Adelaide residents encounter environmental checks on development applications covering air quality, noise, waste and urban trees under the Environment Protection Authority's administration of state legislation.
Adelaide's Planning Code Governs Building Height and Land Use Rules
Adelaide residents use the statewide Code and online tools to determine rules for building height, land use and approvals on their properties.
Adelaide Infrastructure Plans under Scrutiny from Local Experts and Communities
Local experts and residents weigh in on recent South Australian infrastructure initiatives, focusing on impacts for daily life, jobs, and services in Adelaide.
South Australia Redraws Electoral Maps, Thousands Face New Voting Districts in 2026
The Electoral Districts Boundaries Commission has redrawn several Adelaide electorates, meaning thousands of residents will vote in a different seat at the next state election and some local candidates will face new competition.
Adelaide's 20-Year Plan Upgrades Trams, Rail, Motorways Starting 2026
Adelaide residents may notice tram overpasses opening in 2026 and longer-term changes to rail lines and motorway links under the adopted 20-year State Infrastructure Strategy.
Federal, state environmental rules reshape Adelaide's development pipeline
Stricter federal and state environmental assessments will slow some projects but are expected to create compliance jobs and potentially drive costs up for Adelaide homebuyers and businesses.