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Landmark conviction over worker's gate-crushing death

Landmark conviction over worker's gate-crushing death

The owners corporation of an industrial complex has been fined more than $200,000 for failing to properly fix a broken gate that fatally crushed a worker.

Buyer beware goes out the door in rush to secure a home

Buyer beware goes out the door in rush to secure a home

Buyer beware goes out the door in rush to secure a home

Buyer beware goes out the door in rush to secure a home

Building and pest inspections are being abandoned by desperate property buyers challenged by high prices and scarcity of homes on the market.

Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts

Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts

Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts

Relief in sight as rates focus switches to cuts

Mortgage-holders appear to have avoided another interest rate hike, in a welcome development for the federal government with an election on the horizon.

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Doubt cast over plan to convert CBD offices into homes

Doubt cast over plan to convert CBD offices into homes

The cost of retrofitting under-used Melbourne CBD offices into residential apartments is proving an obstacle to a key housing policy getting off the ground.

Building 'black hole' link to scared horses, jockey ban

Building 'black hole' link to scared horses, jockey ban

Horse racing at Queensland's biggest track is at a standstill after jockeys refused to ride, claiming a nearby construction site is spooking the animals.

Halogen phase-out: light bulb moment for energy savings

Halogen phase-out: light bulb moment for energy savings

Using more efficient, longer-lasting light bulbs required by tougher minimum energy performance standards could save homes and businesses thousands of dollars.

Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll

Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll

Labor heavyweight Craig Emerson has distanced the party from allegations of criminality within the CFMEU, suggesting it won't cause significant voter backlash.

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Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

Intense scrutiny on Victorian response to CFMEU scandal

An Indigenous truth-telling body will investigate worksite allegations against the CFMEU as the Victorian government faces calls to launch a royal commission.

New housing vision built on tooling up more tradies

New housing vision built on tooling up more tradies

New housing vision built on tooling up more tradies

New housing vision built on tooling up more tradies

More construction workers are needed to keep up with soaring demand for housing as NSW earmarks more sites for thousands of extra homes.

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold

No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Victoria backs probe into 'serious' Setka, union claims

Serious allegations levelled at a Labor-aligned construction union and its long-time state boss John Setka must be investigated, the Victorian government says.

Water use points to thousands of homes sitting empty

Water use points to thousands of homes sitting empty

Water use points to thousands of homes sitting empty

Water use points to thousands of homes sitting empty

Fresh research has found almost 100,000 Melbourne homes sat vacant or barely used last year, fuelling calls for existing homes to be used for social housing.

Controversial union boss John Setka suddenly quits

Controversial union boss John Setka suddenly quits

Controversial union boss John Setka suddenly quits

Controversial union boss John Setka suddenly quits

Union heavyweight John Setka has suddenly quit the CFMEU's top role citing "malicious attacks" and "ongoing false allegations" in stories.

Cheaper materials take edge off home-building costs

Cheaper materials take edge off home-building costs

Cheaper materials take edge off home-building costs

Cheaper materials take edge off home-building costs

Residential construction costs have finally stabilised after a prolonged period of strong price growth put pressure on the industry.

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Fugitive property developer's daughter faces court

The daughter of fugitive property developer Jean Nassif will challenge allegations she falsified contracts to trigger a $150 million bank loan.

Home lending slips but still well ahead over the year

Both owner-occupier and investor lending slid in May after three months of growth, yet the total value of loans is holding up as property prices rise.

Old apartment blocks struggling to support EV take-up

More Australians are buying electric cars but experts warn millions of apartment dwellers may delay making purchases if they can't charge the vehicles at home.

Shoppers still spending but only if a sign says 'sale'

Shoppers have rushed to snap up heavily discounted goods, helping buoy retail sales which were trending weaker as higher interest rates weigh on households.

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High office comes complete with hot properties

When Sam Mostyn became governor-general, she was also handed the keys to some of Australia's most striking real estate.

State challenges compo for Sydney light rail disruption

Findings that businesses affected by extended construction of the Sydney light rail should be compensated were wrong, lawyers for the NSW government have said.

Open door for lenders on climate risks at 11m homes

A data-rich tool will gauge the energy efficiency and climate profile of the nation's 11 million homes, with some already risky for mortgage lenders.

Lehrmann one of Australia's most hated men, lawyer says

Media "harassment" has forced Bruce Lehrmann to move interstate and left him unable to defend himself in a $20,000 property dispute, a tribunal has been told.

Buyers looking to sink their teeth into Luna Park

Sydney harbourside icon Luna Park has been listed for sale and could fetch as much as $70 million from a buyer.

Flipping good deal: property profits hit a 14-year high

More than 94 per cent of national home sales in the first three months of 2024 recorded a nominal gain, the highest profitability rate since 2010.

Chilly residents wonder why Australian homes so cold

As more residents take to social media complaining about cold homes, experts warn chilly interiors can impact people's health and wellbeing even if they rug up.

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