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Realestate.com.au CEO sees house price growth slowing

Realestate.com.au CEO sees house price growth slowing

REA Group CEO Owen Wilson says the company has had its best September since 2015, and the increased listings should moderate housing price growth.

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

Fugitive developer's daughter in fight over taped calls

The lawyer daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif is claiming legal privilege to stop records of calls with her dad from being used as evidence.

'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

'Knocked on the head': Labor rebuffs property tax moves

After days of discussions over curbing property investors' tax concessions, the government has firmed its stance against the rumours.

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Calls for fish pond fencing after toddler drowns

Calls for fish pond fencing after toddler drowns

The drowning death of a 23-month-old boy has prompted fresh calls for tighter safety requirements around residential fish ponds.

Million-dollar madness: record suburbs in seven figures

Million-dollar madness: record suburbs in seven figures

More suburbs than ever have median house or unit prices of more than $1 million, with economists predicting the number will continue to grow.

No compo to businesses for Sydney light-rail disruption

No compo to businesses for Sydney light-rail disruption

A successful legal appeal by the NSW government means businesses affected by the lengthy Sydney light-rail construction will not receive compensation.

Bill aims to pass go on proving credentials of hydrogen

Bill aims to pass go on proving credentials of hydrogen

Hydrogen producers may be able to prove the alternative fuel was made with renewables, not coal or gas, as trading partners plan to levy carbon-laden imports.

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NSW declares war on red tape to fix housing crisis

NSW declares war on red tape to fix housing crisis

NSW declares war on red tape to fix housing crisis

NSW declares war on red tape to fix housing crisis

More planning reforms are on the horizon for NSW as the Labor government attempts to clean out bureaucratic red tape that's delaying the supply of new housing.

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

Strata-firm overseer stood down over share disclosures

The NSW strata commissioner had been taken off his post while officials investigate shares held in a property services firm.

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

Australia is targeting 1.2 million new homes by 2029, but a major construction body says only significant reform can overcome a huge shortfall.

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

More than moon dust: Space architect prints new habitat

Off-planet habitats could be 3D-printed from moon dust or Martian "soil", a space architect says, and teach Earthians a valuable lesson in sustainable living.

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

Three open police investigations over CFMEU allegations

A former union leader won't face charges over visits to government building sites, although Victoria Police is considering charges over alleged CFMEU fraud.

Plan to grasp $62b opportunity 'hiding in plain sight'

Plan to grasp $62b opportunity 'hiding in plain sight'

Plan to grasp $62b opportunity 'hiding in plain sight'

Plan to grasp $62b opportunity 'hiding in plain sight'

Improving construction could save billions of dollars for infrastructure already in the pipeline or deliver more projects for the same price, constructors say.

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

The number of Australian renters is set to grow as available homes dwindle and prices soar, prompting calls for the government to come together on solutions.

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Construction boss guilty of $10m fraud in marathon case

A Sydney construction boss and four others have been found guilty of a conspiracy to defraud the tax office of more than $10 million over two years.

Warning for national housing target after approval data

Peak construction bodies have warned that a boost in building approvals in July was not enough to hit the national target of 1.2 million new homes by 2029.

Jury mulls $13m tax fraud after crime proceeds verdicts

A jury is still grappling with conspiracy charges in a $13 million tax fraud despite finding a construction boss and others guilty of dealing with dirty money.

Emerald City gets an F on housing target report card

A slow planning system and lack of infrastructure such as water and power means Sydney and surrounding regions will fail to hit the national housing targets.

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CFMEU legal luck questioned as blue-collar anger boils

More than 50,000 angry protesters rallied against the construction union being put into administration but its chance of winning a legal fight is questionable.

'Negligent villains' blamed for cladding fire risk

A combustible cladding manufacturer has defended its product in court, saying misuse by negligent building professionals created an increased fire risk.

Bikies banned from government worksites in crackdown

Bikies and organised crime members have been banned from consorting or entering Victorian government worksites under long-awaited laws.

Class action seeks 'fullest relief' over dodgy cladding

A group of building owners has asked a judge for the maximum relief possible after spending millions replacing combustible cladding that caused a fire risk.

'Dangerous' building cladding used despite fire risks

Building owners are seeking millions in damages over combustible cladding that could rain flaming debris on those below, like during the Grenfell Tower blaze.

Construction workers plan protests over takeover move

Unions are set to hold protests as a legal battle looms over the government placing the CFMEU's construction arm and associated branches into administration.

CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting

A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.

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