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    03 Sep, 2026

    Victoria unlocks 12 more sites for housing to deliver 2,000 homes

    The Victorian government has unlocked 12 more underused sites across the state will for housing to deliver more than 2,000 new homes. The move is part of the government’s ongoing push to overhaul the state... more

  • Property Council urges support for BTR legislation to boost rental housing supply

    01 Sep, 2026

    WA expands build-to-rent fund to $100M following strong demand

    The Western Australian government has expanded its Build to Rent Kickstart Fund to AU$100 million following strong industry demand, unveiling a 98-unit apartment complex in central Mandurah as the scheme's inau... more

  • Australia’s housing approvals surged but challenges remain

    01 Sep, 2026

    NSW delivers nearly 300 new homes for teachers and police

    The New South Wales government has delivered almost 300 modern homes across regional communities to house frontline teachers and police officers, addressing chronic housing shortages that hinder essential worke... more

  • Survey reveals progress and challenges for women in construction

    31 Aug, 2026

    Top 100 women honoured for construction leadership roles in Australia

    The Top 100 Women in Construction 2026 list has recognised a wide-ranging group of senior professionals whose leadership is helping shape the direction of Australia's construction industry. Now regarded as o... more

  • Victoria unlocks 12 more sites for housing to deliver 2,000 homes
    03 Sep, 2026
  • WA expands build-to-rent fund to $100M following strong demand
    01 Sep, 2026
  • NSW delivers nearly 300 new homes for teachers and police
    01 Sep, 2026
  • Top 100 women honoured for construction leadership roles in Australia
    31 Aug, 2026

Tasmania to establish nation-leading modular housing finance guarantee

18 Aug, 2026
The Tasmanian government will release legislation to establish a nation-first Modular Housing Finance Guarantee Scheme, designed to tackle one of the construction sector’s biggest hurdles, namely access to early-stage finance. The scheme will see the state government partner with commercial lenders to guarantee a portion of construction loans during the…

Tasmania to rezone five hectares of state land for residential development

17 Aug, 2026
The Tasmanian government will rezone nearly five hectares of state-owned land across northern Tasmania for residential development. Two Housing Land Supply Orders were tabled in Parliament for Ravenswood and Penguin. The proposed rezonings in Ravenswood and Penguin are expected to yield approximately 70 new residential lots, expanding housing opportunities across…

NSW finalises 20-year Sydney Plan to deliver 800,000 new homes

17 Aug, 2026
Sydney advances design-led growth for Pyrmont
The New South Wales government has finalised its 20-year Sydney Plan, establishing an overarching framework to align housing, employment, and infrastructure planning as the state capital's population is expected to expand from 5.3 million to 6.6 million by 2046. Designed to end decades of uncoordinated urban development, the roadmap sets…

Queensland sets aside $100M for infrastructure spend for Fraser Coast

14 Aug, 2026
The Queensland government has allocated almost AU$100 million in state funding to unlock more than 14,000 new homes across Fraser Coast, marking the largest infrastructure investment partnership in the local council’s history. The funding, delivered under Round 2 of the government’s Residential Activation Fund (RAF), targets critical trunk water, sewerage,…

Architects warn against slashing building code standards in Australia

13 Aug, 2026
The National Construction Code has become the focus of a growing political debate after the Opposition spokesperson put forward a proposal to reform the framework that sets minimum standards for buildings across Australia. The Australian Institute of Architects has responded to the proposal, acknowledging that parts of the Code needs…

NSW passes laws for 10-year insurance policy for apartment defects

10 Aug, 2026
Research shows Australian apartment designs not family-friendly
The New South Wales government has passed the Fair Trading and Building Legislation Amendment Bill, paving the way for a nation-first 10-year insurance policy to protect apartment owners against major structural defects. The passage of the legislation lays the final groundwork required to introduce Decennial Liability Insurance (DLI) to the…

Freecity Construction wins NAWIC industry challenge award

10 Aug, 2026
Freecity Construction has been named the winner of the National Association of Women in Construction's (NAWIC) Industry Challenge, after the company achieved 100 per cent completion of the Male Allies Training across its entire construction team. The Industry Challenge forms part of NAWIC's national Allyship in Action: Transforming Culture to…

NSW passes landmark building reforms to accelerate modular housing

06 Aug, 2026
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 legislation establishes Australia's first comprehensive legal framework for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), encompassing modular and prefabricated housing. State estimates show that off-site manufacturing…