News worth sharing.

From project wins to team milestones, here’s what’s been happening at GSA.

Latest updates

11 October 2025

More updates from our new office

It’s always exciting to go on site of our new GSA office construction in Paddington. Our contemporary rear extension to the existing terrace is coming together beautifully and we can’t wait to move in.

5 October 2025

Congratulations Sam!

We’d like to congratulate Sam from our office for his recent graduation from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Planning.

4 August 2025

George’s Interview with Bruce Stafford

George was recently interviewed by long term client and friend, Bruce Stafford, as part of his Coffee Club Series. In the episode, George shared pivotal moments that shaped his career, along with some of the best advice he’s received from mentors along the way.

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27 May 2025

Biggest Morning Tea Fundraiser

GSA Planning’s Biggest Morning Tea was held this morning to raise funds for the Cancer Council. A big thanks to our office manager, Michelle, for organising the event and for everyone who contributed. We have raised over $5,000 so far which will go towards vital cancer research, support services, prevention programs and advocacy.

1 May 2025

Congratulations Fiona!

Congratulations to our team member, Fiona, on her recent graduation from UNSW with a Bachelor of City Planning (Honours).

8 April 2025

George’s Interview on the ABC Regarding Low and Mid Rise Housing Planning Reforms

Our Managing Director, George Karavanas was recently interviewed by the ABC in relation to major planning changes under SEPP (Housing) 2021. The interview was featured in an ABC article and on last night’s 7:30 report, providing valuable insights on the recent implementation of the Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy (LMR).

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17 January 2025

New Office Update

We were delighted to see amazing progress being made on our new HQ on Oxford Street today.

14 January 2025

New Planner Journal Article

We’re proud to share that one of our team members, Bita Gharagozloo, was the lead editor for this September issue of New Planner Journal titled ‘Planning for the renewable energy transformation’. She also published an article on ‘The intersection of renewable energy with cultural-heritage values’!

Congratulations once again!

25 November 2024

Breaking Ground on our New Office Construction

GSA Planning have been busy working on our own DA and CC for our new office premises. Located a short stroll from our current office in Paddington, we can’t wait to welcome you to our new premises upon completion of construction next year. From our Managing Director: ‘Our new GSA Planning premises on Oxford Street, Paddington under construction. Hoarding beautifully embellished with George Raftopoulos artwork “Ulysses Gaze 2024”. Το βλέμμα του Οδυσσέα. Our Odyssey has landed us in the heart of the eastern suburbs in beautiful Paddington.’ Here’s to the next chapter at GSA Planning.

16 May 2024

Cherrybrook Athletics Sponsorship

GSA Planning provided a sponsorship to Cherrybrook Athletics. We value the opportunities provided to the community by Cherrybrook Athletics and are proud to support this club.

19 March 2024

Congrats Liberty and Abby!

So happy to congratulate Liberty and Abby from our team for their recent graduation from Macquarie University with Bachelors of Planning.

16 February 2024

Proud, Together.

GSA Planning are celebrating the magic of Mardi Gras this month. Wishing all members of the LGBT+ community and allies a happy Mardi Gras. As always, our team embraces diversity and is proud together.

15 February 2023

North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Sponsorship

Our Managing Director George Karavanas recently visited some young members of the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club to check out their new boards. Proudly sponsored by GSA.

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