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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

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…

WA launches second stage of 10-year homelessness action plan

06 Aug, 2026
New system delivers faster fairer housing approvals in NSW
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 state. The five-year plan builds on the foundations of the All Paths Lead to a Home framework. The second phase focuses on…

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

04 Aug, 2026
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 essential infrastructure across the rapidly growing region. With the region's population expected to expand by 161,000 people by 2046,…

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

04 Aug, 2026
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 developments across the state. A fresh AU$20 million funding injection is now available under Streams 1 and 2 of the program to…

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…