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New showcase building demonstrates benefits of structural timber

A showcase midrise timber building launched will benefit Australia’s construction and forestry industries by demonstrating the extraordinary capacity of timber as a sustainable, renewable and versatile building resource.

Oct 31, 2018

Dwelling approvals fall in September 2018

The number of dwellings approved in Australia fell by 1.9 per cent in September 2018 in trend terms, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

Oct 31, 2018

Gardiner Station to become vibrant new retail precinct

Local developer DealCorp has launched its new $100 million project, Glenarm Square, which will transform the forecourt of the newly revamped Gardiner Station in Glen Iris into a buzzing new community piazza unlike anything the area has seen before.

Oct 31, 2018

Bold plan to preserve rare Sydney buildings

City of Sydney Councillors have approved a bold new plan to protect some of Sydney’s most significant twentieth century buildings from being destroyed.

Oct 31, 2018

Access to finance hits building approvals

“The trend of a cooling housing market, which has been evident throughout 2018, continued in the three months to September 2018 with approvals now 6.6 per cent lower than the preceding quarter,” stated Tim Reardon, HIA’s Principal Economist.

Oct 30, 2018

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Melba College science building and stadium takes shape

Students in Melbourne’s outer east are a step closer to having the first-rate sports, science and arts facilities they deserve, thanks to the Victorian Government.

Oct 25, 2018

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New economic modelling shows Labor fails its own test on negative gearing

Contrary to Labor’s claims, its policies on negative gearing and capital gains tax will not increase the supply of new housing or create new jobs in the building industry according to new independent economic modelling commissioned by Master Builders Australia.

Oct 24, 2018

Local jobs first for Geelong Convention Centre build

The Victorian Government will put local jobs and businesses first when building the Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Oct 10, 2018

New energy rule to curb bill shock

Gas and electricity retailers will be required to notify customers of price changes at least five days before they take effect as a result of a new rule following a final determination made by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC).

Sep 27, 2018

Building the best school facilities for Coburg

Coburg families are a step closer to getting the first-rate facilities they deserve thanks to the Victorian Government, with construction of major upgrades to Mercy College nearing completion.

Sep 11, 2018

Securing the materials we need to fuel our building boom

The Victorian Government is ensuring Victoria has the sand, stone and gravel it needs build to build our homes, roads, rail lines, schools and hospitals.

Aug 17, 2018

Board appointments – National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation

The Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr David Cant, Ms Teresa Dyson, Mr Adrian Harrington and Ms Kylie Rampa as part-time Members of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) Board. They will join Mr Brendan Crotty, Chair of the NHFIC…

Aug 13, 2018