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Real Estate Agency Fined Record $330k for Price Manipulation
Residential
Monday October 10 2016

Real Estate Agency Fined Record $330k for Price Manipulation

Underquoting is a significant problem for Victorian home buyers, the state regulator has warned, as a real estate agency in the blue ribbon suburb of Richmond...

Sydney Man Charged over Sale of 400 White Cards to Construction Workers
Safety
Tuesday September 27 2016

Sydney Man Charged over Sale of 400 White Cards to Construction Workers

A Sydney man is facing fraud charges after he was allegedly caught selling fraudulent health and safety accreditation cards to unqualified construction workers.

CIMI Chief Executive Arrested in Dubai
Business
Monday August 22 2016

CIMI Chief Executive Arrested in Dubai

Construction giant CIMIC says the head of its Dubai-based joint venture HLG has been arrested following a complaint to local police.

Individual Accountability Key to Health and Safety
Safety
Monday March 14 2016

Individual Accountability Key to Health and Safety

The recent prosecution of a Canadian project manager for health and safety breaches brings into sharp focus the increasingly onerous responsibilities of those in control of...

Study Reveals Link Between Lead Exposure and Violent Crime
Environment
Thursday February 18 2016

Study Reveals Link Between Lead Exposure and Violent Crime

Children living in suburbs with higher lead levels are more likely to commit violent crimes in early adulthood, Australian research suggests.

US Targets Money Laundering in House Sales
Residential
Friday January 15 2016

US Targets Money Laundering in House Sales

The US is hunting down international criminals who launder money through real estate deals, with the Treasury Department ordering title insurance companies to report the identities...