Cameron Rae
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High-density housing push divides communities in Perth's affluent suburbs as locals fight back
Posted August 01, 2019 07:12:44 Photo: Perth is expecting an extra 1.5 million people by 2050. (Giulio Saggin, file photo: ABC News) In more than a decade on the Nedlands town council, Max Hipkins had never seen anything quite like it. Key points: The WA Government has set high housing density targets for Perth councils
Ralan Group Managing Director William O'Dwyer
William O’Dwyer Managing Director of the Ralan Group, (right) with Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate launching construction of the first stage of the Ruby Gold Coast development Source link
More than 3,000 units in limbo as one of Australia's largest property developers collapses
Updated July 31, 2019 18:48:05 Photo: An oversupply of apartments and building defects are blamed for a big construction downturn. (ABC: John Gunn) The slump in Australian construction is starting to hurt the major companies that operate in the industry. Key points: Developer Ralan Group has called in administrators and owes an estimated $500m to
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Opal Tower owners launch multi-million-dollar class-action lawsuit
Updated July 29, 2019 18:53:33 Photo: Sydney’s Opal Tower was evacuated on Christmas Eve, now residents are launching legal action. (AAP: Mick Tsikas) Owners of units in Sydney’s Opal Tower are seeking millions of dollars in compensation from the State Government in a class-action lawsuit. Key points: Opal Tower was evacuated on Christmas Eve after
A debt owed by a club linked to the GC mayor’s business partner might never be paid
Posted July 29, 2019 05:06:25 Photo: Crestden had applied to council to build a $300 million development known as Waterglow on the site. (ABC News) Map: Surfers Paradise 4217 A club linked to a long-term business partner of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate may escape paying a $137,000 debt owed to the Gold Coast City
You might not know of Exmouth Gulf, but conservationists say it's globally important
Posted July 29, 2019 06:43:03 Photo: A manta ray in the Exmouth Gulf in north-west Western Australia. (Supplied: Ben Fitzpatrick) Western Australia’s remote Ningaloo Reef is world-famous for its marine life including the world’s biggest fish — whale sharks. Key points: A report by 16 scientists is pushing for Exmouth Gulf in north-west WA to
Sydney Stadium builder can't sue because it 'failed objectives', Minister says
Updated July 27, 2019 18:55:22 Photo: Sports Minister John Sidoti said the new stadium would come in on budget and on time. (ABC News) Related Story: Lendlease booted as Sydney stadium builder for not meeting targets Related Story: Sydney Football Stadium demolition to begin two months before NSW election The company originally contracted to build
White collar worker ditches Brisbane for a blacksmith's apron in Tassie
If there was a job made for winter, it would have to be working inside a forge as a blacksmith. On a historic property in northern Tasmania, Alex Norton is oblivious to the icy wind whipping around the open workshop. He spends night and day standing over hot coals, hand forging wrought iron that can