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Union members march against changes to work conditions

Union members march against changes to work conditions

The mother of a construction worker who died of heat stress has marched alongside thousands of unionists to maintain workplace rights.

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Mining hubs lead regional property price rise

Affordability and lifestyle choices continue to drive up property prices in regional Australia, but there are signs the heat is coming out of the market.

Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership

Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership

Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership

Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership

Headway has finally been made on federal housing policy reform with laws set to pass parliament to allow home buyers to buy with a smaller deposit.

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'Common sense' after federal anti-tower housing drive

'Common sense' after federal anti-tower housing drive

Plans for high- and mid-rise apartments have been dropped after pressure from federal minister Michelle Rowland, as other areas ready for up to 60,000 units.

Development halted causing 'distress, financial strain'

Development halted causing 'distress, financial strain'

A major development has been paused after a local council raised significant concerns about the distress and financial strain placed on buyers.

Window on carbon: tracking building supplies from China

Window on carbon: tracking building supplies from China

Builders can track the carbon footprint and integrity of construction materials along the supply chain from China under a deal struck by an Aussie startup.

'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

The housing crisis is too serious for the Greens' "flippant ideas" about help-to-buy and build-to-rent scheme reforms, the Property Council of Australia says.

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Govt ditching 'sweetheart deal' will cost lives: union

Govt ditching 'sweetheart deal' will cost lives: union

Govt ditching 'sweetheart deal' will cost lives: union

Govt ditching 'sweetheart deal' will cost lives: union

The Queensland government's decision to suspend a "sweetheart deal" with the CFMEU has copped a backlash, with one union claiming it will cost workers' lives.

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Property giants see reasons for optimism in real estate

Positive sentiment is returning to the Australian property market, the bosses of Mirvac and Lendlease have told shareholders at their annual general meetings.

Union 'sweetheart deal' suspended in state crackdown

Union 'sweetheart deal' suspended in state crackdown

Union 'sweetheart deal' suspended in state crackdown

Union 'sweetheart deal' suspended in state crackdown

Members have hit out at a state government after CFMEU "perks" were put on ice as a campaign against the beleaguered union heats up.

Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

A federal minister and his opposition counterpart have sparred over the disclosure of details on the government's decision to force a union into administration.

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

One of Australia's biggest performing arts centres is midway through a major renovation. But theatregoers will never see the most vital part of the project.

State treasurer rattles tin for federal housing support

State treasurer rattles tin for federal housing support

State treasurer rattles tin for federal housing support

State treasurer rattles tin for federal housing support

More federal government funding is needed to support housing, one state treasurer says as falling inflation opens the door for interest rate cuts.

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

Housing tower class action halted for document fight

The trial for a Victorian public housing tower class action has been delayed as lawyers fight for secret cabinet documents to be produced.

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'Everything points to a slowdown': property loses heat

House and unit prices may have found new record highs but interest rate cautiousness has tempered the pace of growth.

New sites for houses as no-grounds eviction ban passes

The property industry has welcomed more NSW sites for development to increase housing supply, as opponents to tenancy changes fear they will scare investors.

Statewide developer charge sparks house price debate

The Victorian government argues developers must pay their fair share towards public infrastructure but the opposition believes buyers will wear the extra costs.

High rises out of reach for residents, opposition says

Victoria's premier has been criticised for ignoring public feeling after she announced proposals to build 30,000 homes in inner Melbourne suburbs..

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Bulk of CFMEU probe evidence relates to coercion

Dozens of incidents within the embattled CFMEU are being investigated after it was placed into administration following criminal allegations.

'Deep concerns' about tunnel Christmas party gone wrong

Senior NSW ministers have condemned a bespoke party that resulted in a woman suffering spinal injuries inside a Sydney tunnelling project.

Tasmania to remain Australia's Antarctic gateway

Tasmania will remain home to the nation's Antarctic icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, and gateway to the Southern Ocean following a $188 million deal.

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

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

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

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.

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