Council secures deal to finally create a ‘central heart’ for Hervey Bay
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
Federal Government
HomeBuilder extended for another three months but at a lower rate of $15,000
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
‘We need time to get all these jobs done’: Tradies appeal for HomeBuilder extension amid scramble to start work
With the December 31 deadline approaching, tradies are calling on the Federal Government to extend the HomeBuilder grant. Continue Reading
Will the Budget help rebuild Australia out of recession?
When recessions and depressions hit, governments of the past have turned to infrastructure to rebuild the economy, but the Morrison Government has largely opted against nation-building projects in this Budget. Continue Reading
Building boom as people take advantage of government incentives
Builders experience a major spike in sales following the Federal Government’s announcement of its $688 million HomeBuilder program. Continue Reading
Northern Territory homebuyers could save $80,000 — but it won’t last
Between the new federal stimulus scheme and the NT Government’s existing bonuses, Tom Petersen and Kim Backman are looking at around $80,000 worth of incentives to fund their new house. Continue Reading
The problem with Morrison’s $25,000 grants for home renovations
Is the new HomeBuilder scheme — with $25,000 grants for some renovations and new homes — too tightly targeted to be a success? Continue Reading
Fears for 800,000 jobs as construction and tourism say there will be no economic ‘snap back’
With no “snap-back” in sight, leaders in construction and tourism are warning of swathes of further job losses after JobKeeper expires at the end of September. Continue Reading
SA Government loses seven-month fight to keep combustible cladding documents secret
The SA Ombudsman orders the State Government to release documents about the fire risk posed by cladding on the Adelaide Convention Centre, rejecting arguments that it could put the public at risk of an attack. Continue Reading