Mary's Place, Dalby, Queensland.

Happy days as Blight Rayner snares national design award

An architectural homage to a western Queensland character has won a national design award, bestowed by the Australian Institute of Architects, the Planning Institute of
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House at North Harbour, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Moreton Bay priority area to deliver 3700 homes

Almost 4000 homes will be built over the next 15 years north of Brisbane with the declaration of a new Priority Development Area (PDA). Deputy Premier and State
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Damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. | Newsreel

Lessons to learn from TC Alfred ‘practice run’

Heavy balcony pavers being dislodged by the “relatively low wind speeds” of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has prompted a warning from severe weather experts. An
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Poinciana House, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Vertical retirement living an odds-on bet

Australia’s first vertical retirement community within a racecourse has opened in Brisbane. Part of Brisbane Racing Club’s (BRC) $1.5 billion precinct rejuvenation
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Sustainable home Noosa, Queensland. \ Newsreel

Homeowners set to reveal sustainability secrets

More than 200 eco-friendly homeowners will throw open their doors on Sunday and give away their sustainability secrets. The annual Sustainable House Day aims to showcase
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Home owners with keys. | Newsreel

Stamp duty on new homes disappears for first-time buyers

The abolition of stamp duty on new homes for first homes buyers in Queensland begins tomorrow (May 1). Premier David Crisafulli said the initiative would deliver an
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Man and woman shopping at shopping centre. | Newsreel

Borrowing costs continue to impact State economies

Queensland’s economy has slipped in the rankings compared to other Australian states. The Sunshine State has lost its second placing to Victoria in the latest CommSec
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Greg Chemello. | Newsreel

Chemello and Lambrinos to lead QBCC reform

One of Australia’s most respected governance experts and change agents has been appointed Chair of the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)
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Business owner looking at bills. | Newsreel

Insolvencies spike in Australian businesses

Business insolvency in Australia jumped by almost 20 percent over the past 12 months, with forward indicators pointing to that number rising further. The March
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Brisbane floods 2011

Brisbane’s climate risk among highest in Australia

Brisbane’s inner-city area is Australia’s fifth most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, according to new data from the Climate Council. Climate Councillor
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