Updated May 13, 2016 14:42:43 There is a growing risk that new apartment buyers will not complete their purchases due to a high-rise glut, falling prices and a drop-off in foreign buyers. Key points: Forecast of 231,129 unit completions over next two years Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane dominate unit build – 206,710 between them Foreign
Posted June 01, 2016 14:49:55 A West Australian politics professor has warned election commitments for the resources sector might not be practically possible. Audio: Dr Martin Drum, Notre Dame University, says decisions on relating to resources development happen at the state level. (ABC Rural) Dr Martin Drum, from the University of Notre Dame, said states
Posted May 16, 2016 08:28:33 The peak construction body has called on the ACT Government to delay signing light rail contracts until a stoush over union involvement is resolved. Master Builders ACT (MBA) said a deal between the construction union and the Government ensured local subcontractors would be locked out of a significant portion of
Updated June 03, 2016 08:20:56 A growing number of Australians are against any easing of restrictions on the coal seam gas (CSG) industry, Vote Compass data reveals. Two-thirds of voters say they oppose easing restrictions on CSG exploration, compared to just over half when the same question was asked during the 2013 federal election. External
Updated May 16, 2016 13:04:53 Dozens of Melbourne homeowners say they have been left out of pocket by as much as $25,000 each after paying deposits to a window company which failed to deliver their products. Key points: Warning issued about company by Consumer Affairs Victoria Over 49 complaints made since start of the year
Posted June 03, 2016 14:50:36 Photo: Jay and Mark O’Shea wrote and performed a song with Rob Hirst inspired by Darling Downs farmer George Bender. (The Truth Walks Slowly: Video) Coal seam gas (CSG) has been a contentious issue in agricultural areas inspiring debates and protests, and now art. The ABC’s Vote Compass survey has
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Updated June 06, 2016 13:00:18 The competition regulator says petrol prices slid to their lowest quarterly level since 1999 during the first three months of this year. Key points: Low crude oil prices and decreasing gross retail margins contributed to fall in petrol prices ACCC will examine reasons for previously high petrol prices New apps
Posted May 20, 2016 21:46:08 Photo: There are new zones where bushfire-proof house codes are required. (Supplied: Bunbury Volunteer Fire Brigade) Authorities have revised maps showing bushfire-prone areas in the state where new homes are required to adhere to tough new building standards in a bid to better protect them from flames. The changes followed
Posted June 06, 2016 14:01:41 Photo: The Queensland Government said the funding would suport industry development and creating jobs. (Arlie Felton-Taylor) The Queensland Minister for State Development, Natural Resources and Mines Dr Anthony Lynham said the funds complement the state’s Biofutures 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan. Dr Lynham added the new funding stands along side
