Magnetic Island motorcycle crash injures woman
A woman was hospitalised after a motorcycle accident in Nelly Bay on Magnetic Island. Emergency services responded to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
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Brisbane construction site wall collapse kills father
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.
Townsville Defence Project Collapses After Cost Blowout
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.
M1 to close at night for Mt Ousley interchange bridge work
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.
Man dead, teen hurt in Brisbane retaining wall collapse
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.
Aboriginal-owned Garli Group uses AI for expansion
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.
Giru woman hurt in Bruce Highway crash
A woman from Giru was hospitalised after her car left the Bruce Highway near Ingham. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon.
Abandoned Narrabundah development gets new life
After nearly six years, buyers in Narrabundah will finally get their townhouses. Madison Construction aims for March move-ins after project's troubled past. Read the full story.
Once-troubled Wollongong apartment tower hits milestone
The formerly troubled Wonder Apartments in Wollongong celebrates a topping-out ceremony after overcoming major safety issues. The project is now on track for completion in late 2026.
Perth housing crisis: Worker shortage stalls apartments
Perth faces a critical apartment shortage as construction costs soar. A severe skilled labour crisis is making new projects unviable, deepening the housing affordability crisis. Discover the solution.
Four-Vehicle Crash in Townsville, Person Trapped
Emergency services responded to a serious four-vehicle collision on Woolcock Street in Townsville. One person was reportedly trapped as rescue crews worked to free them.
ACT Streamlines Building Approvals to Cut Costs
The ACT government is overhauling key building regulations to speed up construction and save homeowners money. Learn how these changes will affect Canberra's property market.
City Diggers demolition time-lapse reveals transformation
Watch Wollongong's City Diggers Club demolition through five months of time-lapse footage. The $230 million Globe development will bring new hotels and RSL facilities to the CBD.
Man seriously hurt in Townsville e-scooter crash
A man suffers serious injuries after an e-scooter collision with a vehicle in Heatley, Townsville. Emergency services rushed to the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
Eight-Storey West Leederville Apartment Complex Approved
A new eight-storey apartment building has been approved for West Leederville, adding 36 residential units to the growing suburb. Discover the development details and community impact.
Singapore developer wants more time for Perth hotel
Singapore's Fragrance Group requests two-year extension to complete what would become Perth's tallest hotel tower amid construction challenges. Will the CBD project get approval?
Fleetwood CEO exits, shares plummet 10%
Fleetwood shares hammered as CEO Bruce Nicholson departs immediately. Stock falls 8.4%, company begins search for new leadership. Read the full details.
QLD family shattered by fatal Bruce Hwy truck crash
A Queensland family is grieving after a young mother, 21, and her two-year-old daughter died in a horrific truck crash on the Bruce Hwy near Rockhampton. The child's father is fighting for life in a Brisbane hospital.
Prefab Homes Could Solve Australia's Housing Shortage
Australia faces 48,000-home annual deficit as modular housing offers faster, cheaper solution. Learn how policy changes and bank support could bridge the gap.
Man dies in trailer detachment crash on Newell Hwy
A 33-year-old man has died after a trailer detached from a Toyota HiLux and struck his car on the Newell Highway near Tomingley. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Pedestrian dies in Melbourne intersection collision
A man has died after being struck by a car at a Brooklyn intersection early Saturday morning. Police are investigating as Victoria's road toll reaches 256 deaths this year.
Managing Rising Construction Costs in Australia
Builders face financial strain from fixed-price contracts amid material and labour cost surges. RMB Lawyers' Ben Kuzman explains how to manage these risks effectively. Get expert advice now.
Construction Shock Delays Mosman Park Playground
A surprise discovery during construction has pushed back the opening of Mosman Park's new playground to 2025. Find out what workers uncovered and the revised timeline.
Man dies in ute-truck crash at Parwan
A man has died following a serious collision between a ute and truck near Bacchus Marsh. Emergency services responded to the incident on Ingliston-Ballan Road.
Construction starts on 108-apartment North Perth block
Construction is underway on the Celsius, a nine-storey mixed-use development in North Perth. The project will bring 108 apartments, shops, and cafes, with traffic changes now in effect.
BlueScope death sparks union safety warning
A 24-year-old contractor was killed at BlueScope's Port Kembla steelworks, sparking union safety warnings and highlighting worker compensation battles in NSW.
Demolition company fined $20k for illegal waste dumping
A Geelong demolition company has been slapped with a $20,000 fine for illegally dumping and burning construction waste in Charlemont. Learn about the environmental consequences.
Belmont Wharf redevelopment stalled, new tender issued
Lake Macquarie City Council is recasting the tender for the $2 million Belmont Wharf upgrade after terminating the initial contract. Discover the project's new timeline and community impact.
Worker killed in BlueScope steelworks accident
Jack McGrath, 24, died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla plant. Family remembers his final 'love ya' call to his mother. Investigation underway.
Worker killed by falling beam at BlueScope Steelworks
A young contractor in his mid-20s has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks. Investigations are underway.
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