Townsville's economic boom is threatened by a critical shortage of short-stay housing for workers. Industry leaders warn of project delays and a massive worker shortage unless immediate action is taken.
Construction begins on a massive $60 million Woolworths precinct at Trinity Beach, Cairns. The hub will create 200 jobs and anchor a major new road development. Read more about this game-changer for the northern beaches.
A Geelong Advertiser analysis reveals the true cost of living crisis. See how inflation has eroded buying power in two decades. Read the full breakdown.
Exclusive: Defence officials secretly considered a European alternative to the highly-touted Henderson shipyard in WA, raising doubts about its future and the promised jobs boom. Read the full investigation.
The massive Mount Ousley Rd interchange project takes a Christmas break, with the speed limit temporarily restored. Get the latest on progress and what's planned for 2026.
Major Canberra light rail construction will close parts of Northbourne Avenue and the city centre for weeks this summer. Get all the key dates, detours, and transport changes you need to know.
Construction accelerates on Medowie's new Catherine McAuley Primary School, with a foundation principal appointed and enrolments opening soon for a Term 1, 2027 start.
The WA government is drafting new building contract laws to protect consumers and reform the troubled construction industry. Learn about the key changes and what they mean for you.
A critical shortage of 18,000 skilled construction workers annually could delay and inflate costs for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic infrastructure. Will Queensland find the workforce?
The WA government unveils a budget plan offering $10,000 cash to attract 1000 skilled tradies to Perth, aiming to tackle the housing crisis and build more homes. Read the full strategy.
Townsville's CBD revitalisation faces major delays as construction costs skyrocket. Experts warn projects are becoming unviable, threatening the city's economic future. Read the full analysis.
A new survey reveals a deepening cost of living crisis in Australia, with only 10% satisfied. Experts warn 2026 could be even tougher. Read the full analysis.
West Australian families face a building industry 'snake-pit' as the government reviews contract laws. Minister Buti promises 2026 reforms after 740 survey responses highlighted systemic failures.
New images reveal WA's first vertical public primary school in East Perth, a $165m project for 600+ students. Public comment is open until December 23.
Perth's housing crisis forces residents into extreme measures: skipping meals, working multiple jobs, and delaying medical care just to keep a roof overhead. Discover the human cost.
An engineering firm has been fined $750,000 after a shoring wall it designed collapsed on a Canberra construction site, creating a 'very real' risk of multiple deaths. Read the full court findings.
New data reveals a record sum is required for a comfortable retirement in Australia. Find out how much you need to save and the lifestyle it funds.
The CFMEU condemns a WorkSafe exemption allowing asbestos in ECU's Perth campus fire doors. Critics warn it sets a dangerous precedent for worker safety in Australia.
Paul Murray argues the WA and Federal Labor governments must curb spending to ease the cost of living crisis. Read his analysis on fiscal policy impacts.
Western Australian builders have claimed six national awards, with standout projects in Claremont and City Beach leading the charge. Discover the local talent behind these coastal triumphs.
Despite cost-of-living pressures, Australian pet owners are forecast to spend over $1 billion spoiling their animals this festive season, with WA leading per-state spending. Discover the trends driving this festive splurge.
WA-born Rio Tinto CEO Simon Trott outlines a plan to unlock up to $15bn by selling assets and cutting costs, aiming for a 'sharper, simpler' mining giant. Read his full strategy.
New data reveals South Australia has the nation's highest child poverty rate. Mum Kayla shares how she salvaged last Christmas with community help. Read her story.
New research reveals the cost-of-living crunch is forcing Australians to abandon the tradition of shouting rounds at the pub, with a surprising gender divide emerging. Discover the data and tips to navigate social spending.
Communications Minister Anika Wells defends her $120,000 New York trip to promote Australia's under-16s social media ban, delayed due to the Optus triple-zero failure. Full cost breakdown revealed.
A father has died and a 19-year-old man was seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End construction site. The tragedy has devastated a family just before Christmas.
The $2.1 billion 'The Oasis' defence project in Townsville has been scrapped after labour costs ballooned by 275%. The federal government has terminated the contract with BESIX Watpac.
The $390 million Mt Ousley interchange project will require full night closures of the M1 Princes Motorway in 2025/2026 for bridge girder installation. Get the latest detour info.
A 45-year-old man has died and a 19-year-old is seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End construction site. Emergency crews worked for over an hour to free the trapped teen. Read the latest on this developing story.
Majority Aboriginal-owned Garli Group adopts AutogenAI's generative technology to streamline tender bids, targeting $50M revenue and expansion into QLD and NSW. Read more.