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Sunday June 14, 2026

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Airport terminal becomes first in Australia to achieve 5-star ratings
Green
Wednesday June 10 2026

Airport terminal becomes first in Australia to achieve 5-star ratings

A new airport terminal has become the first in Australia to be achieve 5-star ratings for sustainability.

Australia’s construction industry shifts into reverse
Business
Tuesday June 9 2026

Australia’s construction industry shifts into reverse

Australia’s construction sector may experience a contraction in activity this year as global uncertainty and higher interest rates and inflation affect demand, feasibility and profit margins,...

Building regulator will use new power sparingly
Business
Tuesday June 9 2026

Building regulator will use new power sparingly

Victoria’s building regulator has promised to be prudent and sensible in its use of new powers to direct builders to fix defective work for up to...

Starter gun fired on Brisbane 2032 Olympic Stadium
Commercial
Tuesday June 2 2026

Starter gun fired on Brisbane 2032 Olympic Stadium

The starter gun has been fired on construction of the main stadium for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

Why it is time to rethink Australia’s National Construction Code
Business
Monday June 1 2026

Why it is time to rethink Australia’s National Construction Code

There has been a lot of very productive work put into improvements in the planning systems around the country.

Construction Leader reflects on 50-year career
Business
Thursday May 28 2026

Construction Leader reflects on 50-year career

After 50 years, I decided to call time on my working life in May.

Snowy 2.0 workers demand safety action on one of Australia’s biggest construction projects
Safety
Wednesday May 27 2026

Snowy 2.0 workers demand safety action on one of Australia’s biggest construction projects

An ‘exhausted’ technical workforce is demanding action to address safety concerns on one of Australia’s biggest construction projects.

Australia’s wind and solar construction boom slows down
Business
Wednesday May 27 2026

Australia’s wind and solar construction boom slows down

Australia’s boom in construction of clean energy generation assets appears to have slowed down for now as the number of financial commitments that were made to...

Business
27 Mar, 2020
Builder avoids jail over insurance fraud

A South Australian builder who duped investors and councils by forging more than 200 insurance certificates has avoided jail time.

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Residential
21 Jan, 2020
WA shock safety campaign delay questioned

The mother of a girl who was left severely brain-damaged from an electric shock at state-owned housing in Perth has welcomed a public safety campaign but...

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Business
10 Jan, 2020
Woodside Gets Not for Sangomar Project

Senegal has authorised the West African country's first oil development, the $US4.2 billion Sangomar offshore oil project, operator Woodside Petroleum has announced.

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Green
18 Dec, 2019
Industry groups want climate change action

Six industry groups are calling on the Victorian government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring a fair transition for the workers, communities and industries affected.  

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Safety
29 Nov, 2019
Worker dies after Sydney pipe bursts

A worker has died in hospital after being struck in the head by a burst pressurised water pipe at a central Sydney worksite.

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Business
19 Nov, 2019
Plumber penalised over $150,000 for Cheating Workers and Lying

The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured penalties of $151,200 against a Victorian plumber and his company for underpaying a young worker following previous court action involving...

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Business
13 Nov, 2019
Worker injured in Melbourne crane fall

A man has been rescued from a crane at a Melbourne construction site after falling two metres and suffering head and back injuries.

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Safety
6 Sep, 2019
Safety body for Qld workers after deaths

A new independent safety body for Queensland resource workers would be established under a bill introduced to state parliament. 

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Commercial
6 Sep, 2019
Sydney stadium demolition cost revealed

The demolition of Sydney's Allianz Stadium will cost taxpayers just under $40 million, leaving $689 million in the budget to rebuild the venue at Moore Park.

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