The average house in Australia only rates about two out of 10 stars for energy efficiency, but with a smart retrofit the rating can be tripled, slashing power bills at the same time, the CSIRO says. Continue Reading
A late-night letter to the residents of Kelkiah Apartments warns them to evacuate, after a discovery that the building’s underground pillars were at risk of collapse in a fire. Continue Reading
A Canberra man who says he has lost sleep for two years due to flaws in his apartment building is among those calling for the ACT Government to do more in reforming the territory’s construction sector. Continue Reading
The Federal Government program offering cash grants for housing construction projects was set to end this year but will be extended to March 2021. Continue Reading
The head of one of Australia’s building giants says the only reason the company is about to enter administration is due to the lengthy legal stoush with the NSW Government over a central Sydney project. Continue Reading
After years of warnings that the property bubble could burst, Australian house prices continue to withstand the dire impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that could soon change as properties flood the market and more people default on their loans, writes Nassim Khadem. Continue Reading
Elizabeth Quay will become home to the fourth-tallest building in Perth’s CBD as approval is granted for two new towers to be built at the waterfront site, with construction to start later next year. Continue Reading
Crown Resorts chairwoman Helen Coonan tells an inquiry it’s “better late than never” to investigate possible money laundering involving VIP high rollers at its casinos. Continue Reading
A new multi-million-dollar plan to help regional Victorian towns create jobs, rebuild their homes, and generate long-term stability is announced by the State Government as the royal commission into the devasting fires continues. Continue Reading
Chinese-based developers hope to build twin 80-storey skyscrapers in Sydney’s CBD after submitting new plans. The New York-inspired buildings would include 158 hotel rooms and 600 apartments. Continue Reading