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We love sharing insights and knowledge from the planning world. So, we've created UPco News to keep you up to speed with everything that's happening within our business and beyond.

UPCO’S MONTH OF WOMEN

This year, we decided to extend our International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrations, stretching them out for the entire month. Throughout March, we highlighted the importance of gender equality – profiling some women we admire, and asking ourselves how we’re helping address some of the broader challenges that women are facing. From the impact of housing […]
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KELLIE BURNS | CELEBRATING 20 YEARS WITH UPCO

June 17, 2022
Today marks the 20th Anniversary for Kellie Burns at UPco. Kellie is an exceptional Town Planner, but so much more than that too. Early riser, avid gardener, animal lover, fabulous mother, passionate mentor, industry leader – we love all the facets that make Kellie who she is, and are so lucky to have her on the team.
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APPROVAL GRANTED FOR DELBURN WIND FARM

April 27, 2022
We chatted to Anna Thang about the journey that's led to this outcome, and why planning for renewable energy facilities is vital... and time consuming!
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HOLLY MCFALL JOINS PCA’S 500 WOMEN IN PROPERTY

March 16, 2022
On 8th March 2022, we celebrated International Women’s Day – and the timely announcement of UPco’s Holly McFall being announced as one of the Property Council of Australia’s ‘500 Women in Property’ for 2022. Being accepted into this program is an achievement in itself, and we can’t wait to see how Holly seizes the opportunity over the next 12 months!
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ISOBELL VESCOVI: NURTURING OUR INDUSTRY’S NEXT GENERATION

February 18, 2022
In February 2022, our very own Isobell Vescovi was selected as the Co-Convenor for VPELA’s Young Professionals Group – and we couldn’t be prouder. A member of UPco since 2015, Izzy is now a Senior Planner who contributes a great deal to the industry. We sat down to have a chat with Izzy about her new role, and what she hopes to achieve.
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