New Planner

June edition coming soon!

Following a whirlwind period of planning reforms, it is time to lift our gaze and look ahead with hope, inspired by what planning – and planners – can achieve.

For our June 2026 edition, we are embracing a theme that inspires, provokes and celebrates the creativity at the heart of our profession: The bold, the brave and the beautiful.

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New Planner is the official magazine of the NSW & ACT Divisions of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA), published quarterly in March, June, September, and December. With a circulation exceeding 1,750 copies per issue, it serves as a key platform for sharing news, insights, and perspectives on environmental, town, and regional planning in NSW & ACT.

The magazine is distributed to all PIA NSW & ACT members and is also accessible online when logged in.

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June 2026 Featured Article | Coming soon

Watch this space! For the June 2026 edition - The bold, the brave and the beautiful - we are featuring an exclusive online article on a project that encapsulates the theme. The feature article is available for all to read and share, regardless of PIA membership or subscriber status.

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