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Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

Building net zero: architects call for housing rethink

A challenge to make Australian homes greener has found smarter design, better materials and renovating rather than rebuilding can dramatically cut emissions.

Building for plants of the future wins national award

Building for plants of the future wins national award

Building for plants of the future wins national award

Building for plants of the future wins national award

A research facility for plants that can deal with climate change is among the projects recognised at the 2026 national architecture awards.

US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds

US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds

US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds

US expert warns unions could target Olympic builds

US-style laws targeting organised crime could be applied in Australia to deter union standover tactics on building sites, an inquiry into the CFMEU has heard.

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Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout

One of Australia's largest energy projects will need more government funding to reach completion, but the cost of giving up has not been calculated.

'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale

'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale

The Albanese government has been urged to reverse plans to sell an inner Sydney military barracks by key political figures at a thousand-strong rally.

Homecoming for Australian ballet at the State Theatre

Homecoming for Australian ballet at the State Theatre

It's been more than two years since The Australian Ballet has performed at its traditional home, and it's finally returning with The Nutcracker.

House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture

House prices plummet as Labor points to bigger picture

The government is urging home-owners to keep the faith as a house-price slump gains the hallmarks of an historic downturn.

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Housing downturn forecast to run up to 15 per cent

Housing downturn forecast to run up to 15 per cent

Housing downturn forecast to run up to 15 per cent

Housing downturn forecast to run up to 15 per cent

Home owners are being warned house prices could keep falling until the second half of 2027 and are unlikely to bounce back quickly.

Developer Stockland latest to embrace data centres

Developer Stockland latest to embrace data centres

Developer Stockland latest to embrace data centres

Developer Stockland latest to embrace data centres

Property group Stockland is engaging in community consultation as it works to build seven new data centres in industrial areas.

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Bottom of house-price slide, rent peak 'fair way off'

Renters and home-owners are likely to be in pain for some time yet as a fight picks up over whether tenants should be protected by caps.

Mediator trio cleared of CFMEU construction extortion

Mediator trio cleared of CFMEU construction extortion

Mediator trio cleared of CFMEU construction extortion

Mediator trio cleared of CFMEU construction extortion

Three industrial relations mediators have been cleared of extortion accusations due to insufficient evidence, while a fourth man will go to trial.

Threats alleged in fake union mediation extortion plot

Threats alleged in fake union mediation extortion plot

Threats alleged in fake union mediation extortion plot

Threats alleged in fake union mediation extortion plot

A man allegedly falsely claimed to have mediated a CFMEU dispute before threatening to kill a construction executive in a $6 million extortion plot.

Mineral royalties pledge as campaign hits the regions

Mineral royalties pledge as campaign hits the regions

Mineral royalties pledge as campaign hits the regions

Mineral royalties pledge as campaign hits the regions

Labor has promised to reinvest mineral royalties in the regions, while the coalition has focused on trades as the race to November’s election heats up.

Housing target slips further away as data centres boom

Housing target slips further away as data centres boom

Housing target slips further away as data centres boom

Housing target slips further away as data centres boom

Australia's housing construction pipeline is the largest it's been, but headwinds are growing as the nation aims to build 1.2 million homes in five years.

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Costs and labour shortage a double blow for regions

Confidence in the economy has fallen among regional businesses as they struggle to compete for workforces and affordable housing.

Auctions flop as home buyers digest rising rates

Australia's auction clearance rates have dropped to nearly their lowest levels of the year as another interest rate rise eats into buyer budgets.

Housing update to show target slipping further away

Two years into its five-year bid to build 1.2 million new homes, Australia is running more than 100,000 behind schedule.

Outback councils thrown lifeline after damaging floods

A lifeline has been thrown to outback councils after rainfall wreaked havoc on roads as they prepared to welcome caravans full of tourists.

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Court rejects challenge to golf course redevelopment

A controversial redevelopment designed to attract an international golf tournament has survived a David-and-Goliath federal court challenge.

'Contained': home price plunge no big stability risk

Australia's borrowers and lenders are resilient enough to navigate financial troubles ahead, the RBA believes, as it releases its stability temperature check.

Sole bidder in final talks over 2032 stadium build

A joint venture is through to the next stage of talks in a major step on the road to delivering the 63,000-seat, 2032 Olympics' main stadium in Brisbane.

Push to solve housing inequality sparks more division

As Australia falls further behind its housing supply targets, political parties continue to disagree over how to solve the nation's housing crisis.

Aussie 'green gold' to top world-famous cathedral

An Australian gold miner has been selected to supply the yellow metal for the regilding of a nearly 330-year-old place of worship in a top global city.

Modular homes fill niche in gridlocked regional council

Years of construction backlogs have forced councils to seek modular alternatives to house the next generation of regional workers.

Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing

Australia's deficit for the past financial year is smaller than expected, but rising borrowing costs mean the fiscal outlook is still gloomy.

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