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Year-long inquiry into CFMEU 'thuggery' begins

Year-long inquiry into CFMEU 'thuggery' begins

A prominent industrial relations lawyer has kicked off an inquiry into allegations of criminal links and workplace harassment in a construction union.

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

Slow start fears in race to build 2032 Olympic venues

The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics with a report claiming Brisbane Games projects may not be delivered on time by an ailing construction industry.

West is best economically as eastern states left behind

West is best economically as eastern states left behind

West is best economically as eastern states left behind

West is best economically as eastern states left behind

Western Australia remains the top economic performer in CommSec's State of the States rankings, but its "breakneck" growth is starting to lose momentum.

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Trump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist

Trump golfs in Scotland as Epstein questions persist

US President Donald Trump has worked on his golf handicap in Scotland, as his presidency hits the rough over Jeffrey Epstein questions.

Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature

Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature

The Gold Coast could be pushing sand uphill as it works to restore beaches eroded by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Trump and Powell bicker over cost of Fed building reno

Trump and Powell bicker over cost of Fed building reno

President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are bickering face-to-face over the cost of the building renovations.

Families paying premiums for school catchment zones

Families paying premiums for school catchment zones

Homes within sought-after school catchments are selling for millions of dollars, but data shows this does not always lead to stronger capital growth.

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Rising cost to build a wake-up call on housing dream

Rising cost to build a wake-up call on housing dream

Rising cost to build a wake-up call on housing dream

Rising cost to build a wake-up call on housing dream

Australians looking to build their own homes are facing a reality check as construction costs rise, with the increase likely to also weigh on inflation.

House values break ceiling in almost half of suburbs

House values break ceiling in almost half of suburbs

House values break ceiling in almost half of suburbs

House values break ceiling in almost half of suburbs

An upswing in home values has broadly eased, but almost 45 per cent of Australian suburbs are at record-high dwelling values after sustained growth.

Pedal to the metal for home prices as rates fall

Pedal to the metal for home prices as rates fall

Pedal to the metal for home prices as rates fall

Pedal to the metal for home prices as rates fall

Sydney and Melbourne are expected to be the fastest-growing property markets in 2025/26 as mortgage rates fall, Domain forecasts shows.

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Sunny outlook: big solar farms given tick by neighbours

Living near a large-scale solar project is not a problem for most residents, with a study finding 82 per cent of neighbours would allow more to be built nearby.

'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

Approval for a capital city's tallest commercial building, just metres from its heritage-listed parliament, disrespects history and heritage, opponents say.

Labor vows to slash red tape to turbocharge housing

Labor vows to slash red tape to turbocharge housing

Labor vows to slash red tape to turbocharge housing

Labor vows to slash red tape to turbocharge housing

Building more than a million homes is a high bar to clear in a stagnant housing market, but the government says it is committed to railing on red-tape.

Construction company building purpose for youth

Construction company building purpose for youth

Construction company building purpose for youth

Construction company building purpose for youth

Providing youth with valuable work and skills while repairing homes that may otherwise have been neglected is a double virtue of one Indigenous venture.

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CFMEU boss to step away from national leadership post

The CFMEU's national secretary Zach Smith has told staff he will step back from the role but continue to run one of its state branches.

Mind the gap: $1 million homes driving up wealth divide

Home ownership rates continue to decline as more homes crack $1 million in value, making it harder for young Australians to keep up.

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

Devastated towns are still picking up the pieces as the full extent of a state's disaster season was revealed, with the damage bill at $2 billion and counting.

Rate cut could fuel further 'modest' house price growth

Australia's house prices continue to climb across every capital city after a recent interest rate cut, despite a slump in auction clearance rates.

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Luxe Listings company folds amid fiery co-creator feud

The entertainment company behind the hit reality series Luxe Listings is on the rocks as its co-founders continue their lengthy battle over their Amazon deal.

Dutton shows sweeter side in chocolate shop stop

The opposition leader has bared his sweet tooth, grinning from ear to ear as he made a campaign stop at a chocolate shop ahead of the Easter holidays.

Puppies and petrol stations as Dutton keeps on trucking

After cuddling a cavoodle and chatting to an apprentice, Peter Dutton made his 10th petrol station stop of the election campaign as he tries to win over voters.

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

More than 40 areas nationwide are being considered for clusters of renewable energy projects, with the first zone receiving $60 million for locals to benefit.

Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches

Tackling housing instability is key to securing an election win, with Labor vouching for build-to-rent while the coalition says Australians should own a home.

'Exit strategy' call amid doubt over rail loop benefits

Infrastructure Australia has questioned the cost of the Suburban Rail Loop and urged an "exit strategy" be prepared in case the project can't be delivered.

Doubling housing supply incentive could help renters

Australia is expected to fall hundreds of thousands of homes short of its housing target but reforms could bring it back up to speed and help renters.

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