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  • 06 Aug, 2026

    NSW passes landmark building reforms to accelerate modular housing

    The New South Wales Parliament has passed nation-leading building reforms aimed at accelerating home construction through modern factory-built housing methods and a streamlined planning process. The legislat... more

  • New system delivers faster fairer housing approvals in NSW

    06 Aug, 2026

    WA launches second stage of 10-year homelessness action plan

    The Western Australian government has launched the second five-year Action Plan under its 10-Year Homelessness Strategy, establishing a updated roadmap for service delivery and early intervention across the sta... more

  • 04 Aug, 2026

    NSW outlines 20-year plan for housing and growth in Illawara-Shoalhaven

    The New South Wales government has released the draft Illawarra-Shoalhaven Regional Plan for public exhibition, outlining a 20-year strategy to deliver 117,000 new homes, create over 101,000 jobs, and roll out ... more

  • 04 Aug, 2026

    WA reopens $120M Infrastructure Fund to fast-track housing delivery

    The Western Australian government has reopened key streams of its AU$120 million Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) as part of ongoing efforts to fast-track housing delivery and support higher-density develo... more

  • NSW passes landmark building reforms to accelerate modular housing
    06 Aug, 2026
  • WA launches second stage of 10-year homelessness action plan
    06 Aug, 2026
  • NSW outlines 20-year plan for housing and growth in Illawara-Shoalhaven
    04 Aug, 2026
  • WA reopens $120M Infrastructure Fund to fast-track housing delivery
    04 Aug, 2026

Queensland to invest $52M to unlock thousands of homes in Bundaberg

04 Aug, 2026
The Queensland government will invest AU$52 million to fast-track more than 4,700 new homes across the Bundaberg region, funding essential infrastructure to bring forward new residential developments. Drawn from Round 2 of the state’s Residential Activation Fund, the funding package allocates capital across three major local projects to deliver road,…

Queensland’s new housing code reduces delays and construction costs

03 Aug, 2026
The Queensland government has announced a new state Housing Code alongside a series of practical updates to the state's Modern Homes Standards, in a move aimed at streamlining home building rules and improving housing affordability across the state. The announcement introduces two major regulatory changes. The first is the Queensland…

New report finds most apprentices plan to stay in traineeship

03 Aug, 2026
New report finds most apprentices plan to stay
New national research has found that most apprentices and trainees in Australia want to remain in their apprenticeship, and most employers are doing a good job of retaining them. However, wellbeing challenges and inconsistent workplace support could determine whether they ultimately complete their training. The finding comes as apprenticeship and…

WA reveals sweeping planning reforms to accelerate housing supply

30 Jul, 2026
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The Western Australian government has launched its latest raft of planning reforms aimed at cutting red tape, streamlining approval processes, and significantly accelerating the state’s housing and land delivery. A key piece of the reform package expands the state's existing single-house planning exemption to include proposals for up to four…

Australian Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding now available

30 Jul, 2026
Australian Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding now available
The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) has announced the release of the Australian Best Practice Guidelines for Scaffolding, a landmark resource developed to promote safer, more consistent and more professional scaffolding practices across the country. The Guidelines mark the first nationally developed, industry-led best practice guidance created specifically for the Australian…

Window imports jump 30 per cent during anti-dumping investigation

30 Jul, 2026
Window imports jump 30 per cent during anti-dumping investigation
Australia's manufacturing industry is facing mounting pressure as imports of potentially dumped products continue to climb while a formal investigation into the practice remains underway. Industry groups are now calling on the government to impose temporary duties to stem the damage before the inquiry concludes. The call for action follows…

WA expands Keystart home loan to support more frontline workers

29 Jul, 2026
Early-career police officers, firefighters, and emergency services personnel in Western Australia are receiving targeted support to enter the property market, with the state government expanding eligibility for Keystart’s Skilled Start Home Loan scheme. The initiative offers low-deposit pathways and discounted interest rates to assist frontline responders who do not hold…