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Housing policies don’t guarantee affordable homes

Weekend Federal election housing policy announcements by the two major parties fall short of what’s needed to end the housing crisis, according to a peak

New operator needed to transform island ‘jewel’

An experienced tourism operator is being sought to transform Double Island off the coast of Cairns into a must-visit jewel. Double Island, located off the coast of Palm

Commercial property prospects boosted in 2025

The commercial sector will be the highest performer in real estate for 2025, with easing interest rates set to stimulate corporate and leisure travel budgets, according

Brisbane attracting record interest from investors

There has been increased investor interest in Brisbane, which has experienced one of the strongest quarterly industrial and logistics investment volumes on

Queens Wharf Residences Opens for Sale

Apartments in the tallest tower of Brisbane’s Queens Wharf precinct have opened for sale, with rooms also available for short stays. The Queens Wharf Residences

Housing supply struggling to take off

Despite significant government activity to boost housing stocks, approvals for new dwellings remain sluggish. Trend figures released by the Australian Bureau of

Planners welcome $2 billion housing fast-track fund

The Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) has welcomed a new $2 billion Residential Activation Fund which it says will help put more homes in the right places. PIA

Investigation launched into building industry harassment

The Fair Work Ombudsman, Anna Booth, has started an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment of women in the building and construction sector. “These

Focus on gender equality in male-dominated industries

Many of Australia’s peak business bodies and unions have been funded to deliver programs to support gender equality in the workplace. Federal Minister for Women Katy

Productivity Commission to probe construction industry

Legislation to create a new Queensland Productivity Commission has passed State parliament. Treasurer David Janetzki said the new Commission would aim to cut unnecessary

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