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26 Oct, 2026

WA passes new payment protection laws for subcontractors

Western Australia’s Parliament has passed new payment protection laws for subcontractors, giving greater protections against insolvency. The Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Amendme... more
23 Oct, 2026

Major Subiaco wastewater upgrade to unlock 60,000 homes in Perth

The Western Australian government has committed an initial AU$105 million towards a major overhaul of Perth’s oldest wastewater treatment facility, laying the foundation for 60,000 future homes and creating h... more
22 Oct, 2026

Trade shortages persist across Australian residential markets

Skilled trade shortages remain widespread across Australia, with every housing market and every trade recording a shortage in the September quarter of 2026, according to the latest HIA Trades Report. The rep... more
21 Oct, 2026

South Yarra apartment owners urge government action over building defects

Residents in South Yarra are demanding clear commitments from Prahan seat candidates to assist homeowners burdened by legacy building defects. Residents of South Yarra Square, located at 100 Commercial Road,... more

WA passes new payment protection laws for subcontractors

26 Oct, 2026
Major Subiaco wastewater upgrade to unlock 60,000 homes in Perth

23 Oct, 2026
Trade shortages persist across Australian residential markets

22 Oct, 2026
South Yarra apartment owners urge government action over building defects

21 Oct, 2026

Queensland launches new training program to help trade qualifications

WA extends CVSP to address skilled worker shortage

NSW passes reforms to better protect apartment owners

Landmark 549-apartment village plans unveiled

Queensland Parliament passes reforms to support first home buyers

Projects

Developing a high-speed rail network in Australia: An engineer’s perspective

NSW pledges massive $6.8b investment for South Coast rail line upgrade

27 Oct, 2026

The New South Wales government has pledged AU$6.8 billion to transform the South Coast Rail Line, marking the largest single investment in heavy rail infrastructure across the region in generations. The ambitious South Coast Rail Plan will electrify the line between Kiama and Bomaderry, replacing ageing diesel trains with modern electric fleet models. The shift will allow passengers to travel d... more

GURNER unveils $1.75 billion Geelong luxury pier precinct

26 Oct, 2026

Lowe Living unveils completed Emerald Place development

23 Oct, 2026

Spectre secures approval for $25m Airport West development

23 Oct, 2026

The New South Wales (NSW) government closed Mitchell’s Causeway, an artificial bridge along Victoria Pass built by convicts centuries ago, after Transport for NSW’s ongoing asset management program identified significant deterioration in the earth and rubble fill within it. The authorities installed equipment within the road’s surface and in its sandstone walls to proactively monitor move... more

How extreme heat is reshaping construction safety in Australia

15 Oct, 2026

System 600 and the race to standardise Australian prefab

29 Sep, 2026

Creating pathways into construction with initiatives that attract new talent

16 Sep, 2026

Events

Construction Technology Leaders Summit

28 October 2026-29 October 2026

" Where Australia’s Contractors Turn Technology into Performance" Construction is under increasing pressure to deliver more complex projects faster and with fewer resources, as a new wave of technology reshapes how projects are delivered. Join Australia’s leading contractors, infrastructure owners and digital engineering leaders at the Construction Technology Leaders Summit to explore... more

Geelong Design Week 2026

1 Oct 2026-11 Oct 2026