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  • Applications to open for Builders' Support Facility

    06 Nov, 2026

    Queensland opens $8.8M construction business grant program to cut red tape

    Small construction businesses and sole traders across Queensland can now access up to AU$5,000 to modernise their operations as applications officially open for the Queensland government’s AU$8.8 million Cons... more

  • WA government unveils plans for affordable housing near new METRONET station

    06 Nov, 2026

    WA government unveils high-density housing plan for METRONET precincts

    The Western Australian government has launched public consultation on a major plan to boost housing supply and density around METRONET train stations, opening up established Perth suburbs to significant multi-s... more

  • 05 Nov, 2026

    CIOB global Art of Building winners 2026 revealed

    Bangladeshi photojournalist Azim Khan Ronnie has made history by winning the Chartered Institute of Building’s (CIOB) prestigious Art of Building photography competition for a second time, becoming only the s... more

  • Industrial

    04 Nov, 2026

    ASI scheme to improve steel sustainability wins international award

    An Australian Steel Institute (ASI) certification scheme designed to improve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across the steel supply chain has received global recognition at an industry aw... more

  • Queensland opens $8.8M construction business grant program to cut red tape
    06 Nov, 2026
  • WA government unveils high-density housing plan for METRONET precincts
    06 Nov, 2026
  • CIOB global Art of Building winners 2026 revealed
    05 Nov, 2026
  • ASI scheme to improve steel sustainability wins international award
    04 Nov, 2026

NSW passes reforms to better protect apartment owners

19 Oct, 2026
Landmark 549-apartment village plans unveiled
The New South Wales government has delivered its fourth tranche of nation-leading reforms that will grant better protections to the more than 1.2 million apartment and duplex residents across New South Wales. Passed by state parliament, the Strata Schemes Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Bill) 2025 is designed to slash red tape,…

Queensland Parliament passes reforms to support first home buyers

15 Oct, 2026
The Queensland Parliament has passed legislative reforms designed to remove administrative hurdles and assist more residents in achieving home ownership. The Home Ownership and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 simplifies existing property revenue laws to prevent buyers acting in good faith from being disqualified from concessions due to technicalities. Under…

Councils demand policy shift for Outer Western Sydney

14 Oct, 2026
A coalition of seven local councils is calling on the New South Wales government to recognise Outer Western Sydney as a distinct region and step up funding to keep pace with rapid growth. The Outer Western Sydney Alliance (OWSA) argues that treating the broader area as a single region ignores…

Tasmania launches new website for 24/7 access to housing support

14 Oct, 2026
Empty offices could help fix housing crisis
Tasmanians applying for housing assistance can now access services and submit applications round the clock following the launch of the digital Housing Connect Portal. The online platform offers residents a modern, flexible channel to test eligibility, apply for social housing, and manage personal details without being restricted to standard operating…

Queensland leads nation with record 52,500 houses under construction

13 Oct, 2026
Queensland’s residential construction boom has reached a new record, with new Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data confirming 52,500 homes are currently under construction across the state. The figures for the June quarter mark the fourth consecutive record period for Queensland's housing pipeline, signalling a sharp turnaround from previous industry…