A major housing project on Adelaide’s northern fringe will drive unnecessary urban sprawl, according to the SA Greens — but the developer behind it says it will help improve housing affordability. Continue Reading
Police are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire that destroyed the old Victoria Hotel. Continue Reading
Just like Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz, the beachside city of Hervey Bay has finally found a heart. And it will be in the “true centre” of town. Continue Reading
Victorian builders say the state’s latest five-day lockdown rules are excessive, especially for regional Victoria where work has ground to a halt just when it was getting back to normal. Continue Reading
More than 30 organisations have signed a letter to the PM urging new accessibility standards in the national construction code. Nas Campanella reports. Continue Reading
Public buildings in the Northern Territory may be about to get more energy efficient. The NT Government is investigating the “possible adoption” of a code that will keep the cold in and the heat out. Continue Reading
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate says council will consider releasing blocks of land as small as 400 square metres, in an effort to boost the supply of housing. Continue Reading
A regional NSW sustainable building consultant has renovated a fibro cottage in one of the state’s cool climates into a low-maintenance, low-cost house that produces more energy than it uses. Continue Reading
As the climate changes and heatwaves become more frequent and severe, it’s vital we do more to understand who is most vulnerable and how we can reduce their risk. Continue Reading
A shortage of bricklayers is expected to blow out construction times for thousands who have signed up to build new homes with government assistance. Continue Reading