Construction
How an artist turned an ‘ugly’ $4.4m home into a $14.5m waterfront gem
It became her permanent abode after travelling the world and living in 37 other homes. But it has gone through several changes.
- by Carmen Forward
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LNP hits pause on Labor policy with eye on infrastructure ‘golden decade’
The major project procurement policies known as BPICs are seen as roadblocks to a key LNP election pledge to deliver projects on time and budget.
- by Matt Dennien
‘No longer viable’ to build apartments in sprawling Perth
Perth’s urban bloat is widening, and the property lobby says it cannot get the workers to make starting any apartment projects worth it. Is Metronet to blame?
- by Emma Young
Billionaire splashes $15 million to buy all five houses on The Block
The deep-pocketed property buyer made a knockout bid of $3.5 million to crown the youngest-ever winners of the reality renovation TV show.
- by Elizabeth Redman
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Building insurance
‘We’re glad to see the back of him’: Embattled Nicheliving director steps down from diplomat role
One of two directors of embattled building company Nicheliving has resigned from his second role – a position highly involved with the state’s political elite.
- by Connor McGoverne
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Skills shortage
Coalition stretches facts in yoga workers housing row
A Coalition claim about an influx of foreign yoga teachers has been debunked by official figures.
- by David Crowe
Nathan’s grand renovation dream had serious challenges. The answer was 1000km away
The multimillion-dollar Dawes Point home is one of Sydney’s oldest buildings. Its new owners had no idea of the complexities that lay ahead.
- by Catherine Naylor
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Industrial relations
Decade-long shortfall of tradies tipped to undermine nation’s housing push
Build Skills Australia warns the government’s ambitious housing target of 1.2 million homes over five years faces major challenges.
- by Olivia Ireland
‘We love it here’: Inside The Block creator’s own tree change renovation
Julian Cress moved 45 minutes out of Melbourne, and was sold by the time he had driven up the driveway. Then the full strip-out began.
- by Jackie Brygel
‘Flipping mad’: Charges laid over Kew Recreation Centre roof collapse
WorkSafe Victoria is pursuing two construction companies in court following a lengthy investigation into the collapse, as locals demand answers from council on project delays.
- by Brittany Busch
Australia’s construction sector faces zombie apocalypse
With the housing crisis worsening, the construction sector might be the next to join the ranks of the walking dead.
- by Hannah Hammoud
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