Concern raised over Sydney work sites after crane driver's death

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The safety of construction sites across Sydney is questioned after a crane on a site where a worker died is found to have breached safety standards.

Review finds decline in central Gold Coast apartment sales

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Research by an international firm of property consultants suggests Surfers Paradise and Southport are no longer the Gold Coast’s apartment capitals.

Sekisui House unfazed by rally against planned Yaroomba development

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Japanese developer Sekisui House says it is not concerned an estimated 1,000 people attended a rally on the weekend to protest against a controversial $1 billion Sunshine Coast project.

Consortium says Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal plans on track

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The chairman of the Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal consortium says the Gladstone project will still be completed on time, despite recent construction delays.

MP fears China FTA may threaten Gold Coast construction jobs

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A Gold Coast MP says a free trade agreement (FTA) with China could devastate the city’s construction industry.

ACCC launches court action against CFMEU for Boral secondary boycott

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The competition watchdog has launched court action against the construction union for allegedly organising boycotts of Boral concrete in Melbourne.

Tasmania's biggest receival shed on track to be ready by harvest

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TAP Agrico is in a rush to complete Tasmania’s biggest grain receival shed before wheat crops are harvested in December.

Approvals process streamlined for renovations in WA

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Building projects that comply with residential codes will no longer require planning approval from local councils under changes announced by the WA Government.

Shire forced to build new houses despite oversupply of properties for sale

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A Kimberley shire says it is going to have to build new houses in the town of Derby, despite a surplus of properties on the market.