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The 5 Best Kitchen Designers and Renovators in Newcastle for 2025

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation in Newcastle or the Central Coast, you’ll know just how many kitchen companies and joiners are out there vying for your attention. To make the decision easier, we’ve reviewed over 50 kitchen businesses across the region and narrowed it…

May 16, 2025

Major Residential Expansion in South Australia

South Australia’s Parliament has recently passed legislation removing Environment and Food Protection Area (EFPA) restrictions, paving the way for the development of approximately 61,500 new homes in greenfield areas. This significant move aims to accommodate long-term population growth, with projections indicating a need for 315,000…

May 15, 2025

Productivity Slump Drives Up Construction Costs Across Australia

The Australian construction sector is grappling with a significant productivity downturn, as highlighted in a recent report by Arcadis. Workers are now averaging only 2.8 productive days per week, a stark contrast to the six days recorded before the pandemic. This decline has been attributed…

May 14, 2025

Australian Dwelling Approvals Decline in March 2025

Dwelling approvals across Australia fell by 8.8% in March 2025, with the total seasonally adjusted figure dropping to 15,220.

May 5, 2025

CIMIC’s CPB Contractors to deliver South Australia’s Tram Grade Separation Projects

The Federal and South Australian governments have selected CIMIC Group company CPB Contractors to deliver the Tram Grade Separation Projects, in an alliance with McConnell Dowell, Mott MacDonald, ARUP, and Aurecon.

Aug 8, 2024

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Getting migration settings right for tradies

Master Builders Australia has released its “Future of the Workforce: Skilled Migrants in Building and Construction” report, calling for a dedicated building and construction visa pathway from the Federal Government.

Aug 8, 2024

2024 categories for Australian FENCING Awards

Entries are open for 2024, so check out the categories for fencing and gates you can enter this year. Entries close 31st of August 2024.

Aug 8, 2024

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Resource-poor construction industry is being forced into boom that may cause defects

The Federal Government aims to construct 1.2 million homes in the next five years, with states and territories also driving the construction of tens of thousands of new dwellings over the next two decades according to a court expert.

Aug 8, 2024

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Metricon confirms it is a strong viable business

Metricon has reaffirmed its long-term viability, following the sudden death of co-founder and CEO Mario Biasin.

May 19, 2022

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Construction on new homes begins in northwest Victoria

More Victorians will have a place to call home thanks to the Victorian Government’s investment in social housing, with construction now underway to deliver 39 new houses in Ballarat and Horsham.

Apr 27, 2022

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More housing for workers in Ararat

The Victorian Government is laying the groundwork for more housing to support workers in Ararat, creating jobs and supporting the region as it continues to grow.

Apr 27, 2022

Impediments to housing supply must be addressed

“The recommendations set out in today’s (March 18 2022) release of the federal inquiry into housing affordability and supply put a number of important recommendations on the table to improve housing supply,” said HIA Managing Director, Graham Wolfe.

Mar 18, 2022