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From left: Billy Nicholls, Bassem Alsayed and Johnny Keys.

‘Not to be messed with’: Criminals recruited for country’s biggest wind farm

The revelation of criminal involvement in the giant federally funded project broadens the construction industry scandal beyond the CFMEU.

  • Nick McKenzie and Kieran Rooney

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Trade shortages were causing issues for home builders and developers.

The type of housing cost that just soared 75 per cent in five years

Economists warn it could take considerable time before costs fall enough to improve affordability for average home buyers.

  • Melissa Heagney-Bayliss
Andrew Leigh, newly appointed assistant minister for productivity.

‘Too hard to build’: Albanese government slams local councils over housing shortfall

Top-heavy universities and an embattled council have been singled out as the government promises to improve Australians’ quality of life.

  • Millie Muroi
The former Banditos bikie Seargent at Arms and boxer Johnny ‘Two Guns’ Walker.

‘Got to stand your ground’: Ex-bikie blasts former CFMEU bosses

As the CFMEU’s bikie enforcer scheme unravelled, Jonny “Two Guns” Walker took aim at investigative journalist Nick McKenzie, calling him a “dog”. Now, Walker sits down with McKenzie and reveals who he thinks is really to blame.

  • Nick McKenzie
Chris Nunn has all but eliminated energy bills.

How to sell your house for $118,000 more than your neighbour

The price premium narrowed slightly while the property market was cooling last year, but the gap never disappeared entirely.

  • Elizabeth Redman
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews at the offices of El Dorado on Tuesday.

Comancheros called out for blaze of construction site firebombings

The feared bikie gang is linked to a spate of arsons roiling the building industry in Victoria amid calls for greater government and police action.

  • Nick McKenzie and Daniella White
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Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) crews responded to several calls of a factory on fire in Derrimut.

Melbourne company ablaze after yet another firebombing in construction war

The firebombing attacks on Victorian construction sites began about 18 months ago but have intensified since the CFMEU was plunged into administration in August.

  • Nick McKenzie
Vanessa Crump was shocked by how quickly her son built her prefab home.

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but Vanessa’s house almost was

In the morning, there was nothing there. By evening, there was a complete house standing – though to get everything finished takes 10 to 14 weeks.

  • Sue Williams
Ruth Giles at her three-bedroom apartment with her husband Rob and children Nova and Peter.

Ruth lived in a family home. Then she found something better

Ruth and her husband Rob decided to build their own home, for better layout, amenity and community options.

  • Caroline Zielinski
Twins Mary and Rosey Parakkal have each bought a four-bedroom apartment in the same development in Pennant Hills.

Rosey and Mary lived the Great Australian Dream – then they found something better

In the Sydney housing market, there’s one kind of property that’s fast becoming as rare as gold dust – and almost as valuable.

  • Sue Williams

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