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Industry leaders flag weak outlook for 2025

Leaders of Australian industry are scaling back long-term investment plans as they remain pessimistic about the country’s economic prospects for 2025. The latest

Queensland momentum challenges western dominance

A surging Queensland economy has improved its position in the State rankings, just falling short of pipping Western Australia for the top spot. The CommSec State of the

ABS elevates strata managers as shortage exposed

An Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) decision has provided hope a critical shortage of strata managers, sparked by more Australians opting for high-density living,

Stamp duty abolition first task for Parliament

Abolishing stamp duty on new homes for first home buyers will the first order of business when Queensland Parliament resumes next week. Premier David Crisafulli said the

Harwood to lead Queensland’s Planning Group

Peta Harwood is Queensland’s new State Planner, tasked with facilitating the approval of thousands of homes to combat the housing crisis. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie

$10,000 apprentice payments incentivise completions

A new $10,000 incentive payment for apprentices is an acknowledgement of the need to address the tradie shortage to overcome Australia’s housing crisis. Master

Call for portable bond scheme to help renters

A one-off lifetime portable bond payment would ease financial pressure on renters, according to an Australian public policy institute. The McKell Institute Chief

Concrete solution to carbon storage initiatives

Storing carbon in building construction materials has the potential to lock away billions of tons of carbon dioxide. A study by civil engineers and earth systems

Five-year window to upskill thousands of workers

Almost a quarter of current jobs are expected to “fundamentally change” withing five years, sparking an urgent call to reskill the Australian workforce. The 2025

Parklands part of 50-storey, three-tower development

A three-tower development, housing more than 600 units, is planned for a South Brisbane site adjoining the proposed location of the Brisbane 2032 International

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