The NSW Government has established the NSW Development Coordination Authority (DCA) to address post-consent delivery delays arising from fragmented state-agency approvals. The reform signals a further shift towards centralised coordination rather than statutory overhaul.

Waverley Council’s new Voluntary Planning Agreements for Curlewis Street mark a major step toward sustainable urbanism—channeling $864,000 into flood mitigation and streetscape upgrades. The initiative highlights how public–private collaboration can build resilience and livability in Bondi Beach.