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The article focuses on the economic prosperity of Australian cities. Issues that can influence such prosperity are given including infrastructure, city planning and housing and branding. It notes that 86 billion dollars worth of infrastructure projects were in the priority list of the statutory body Infrastructure Australia (IA) for 2011. Lucy Turnbull of the Committee for Sydney states that all cities experience the problems associated with growth, congestion, housing and social inclusion.

The article discusses the performance of every city of Australia in terms of its property market. Bribane has become stronger than its southern counterparts because of its high overseas migration rates as well as strong economic growth. Some parts of Melbourne are having turns to improve their housing areas by implementing urban regeneration and new infrastructure projects. Perth, on the other hand, has stopped to grow following its huge dwelling price growth during the years 2004 and 2006.

The article examines reconstruction efforts in Victoria, Australia in the five years since the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires, focusing on how little developments have been made after an initial attempt by architects to create fire-resistant, prefabricated, and template homes. It notes that architects are often limited in their short-term contributions to disaster relief but can provide long-term effects in engaging the social process of rebuilding communities.

The article emphasizes the role of several states in helping the Australian government's housing affordability plan become successful across the country. Accordingly, the plan is called the National Rental Affordability Scheme which is intended to offer particular potential for investors. To help realize the scheme, it is claimed that states and territories must match the federal government contribution with $200 in direct payment as well as reduce stamp duty or infrastructure charges.

The article focuses on the response of Nyrstar NV on the potential redevelopment of its Port Pirie smelter in South Australia. It says that Nyrstar is in the early stages of investigating the commercial and technical merits of the redevelopment of the Port Pirie smelter to secure future for the site and Hobart smelter in Tasmania. The company mentions that the smelter provides Nyrstar with an opportunity to redevelop and transform the smelter into metals recovery facility.

The article reports that Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) is now ready to join the debate about the future of Australian cities. The core of AIA's campaign is that design needs to be front and centre of every planning, building and development decision. In March 2011, they contributed a 35-page submission to the federal Major Cities Unit in response to the "Our Cities" consultation paper.

The article reports on the opening of Apple's store in Castle Hill, a suburb north-west of Sydney's central business district (CBD) in New South Wales. It discusses Apple's efforts to reach out to suburban customers by creating a retail hub outside of the CBD. It suggests that creating commercial hubs outside CBDs is a popular concept for the future of urban planning in Australia.

The article offers news briefs on the real estate industry in Australia. Lend Lease Group has released the revised Barangaroo harbourside development plans for Sydney, New South Wales. The sales of pubs negotiated by CB Richard Ellis (RE) Group Inc. in New South Wales have totaled into more than 20 million dollars. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, home construction demand from the private sector was unchanged from the 2009 December quarter to 2010 March quarter.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the city development of Australia with its growing population which includes its human settlement funds, urban design plans, and labour supply.

The article reports on the housing challenges being faced by the urban planners and architects in Australia with its growing population. Queensland-based Urban Land Development Authority member Brendan Gleeson says that commuting times, pollution, and fewer amenities are the consequences of the growing population. It mentions that the integration of environmental and recreational spaces and the use of outdoor space are some of the challenges for city developers and planners.

The article reports on the findings of the Planning Report Card 2008 survey of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) in Australia. According to the survey, public transport was identified as the weakest area of planning. Neil Savery, president of PIA, said that transport was certainly the worst which reflects in the sentiment in the planning industry that more needs to be done on integrated transport.

Focuses on the efforts of real estate developers of taking the concept of airport city complete with industrial, office, and retail space in Australia. Details of the development program of the Brisbane Airport; Facilities included in the development of the airport run by the Brisbane Airport Corp.; Assessment of other development projects including that of Adelaide Airport.