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The nation’s peak building and construction industry association has urged caution regarding the Free TAFE Bill 2024, warning of potential unintended consequences and citing a lack of data to support its effectiveness.

A Parramatta Local Court has fined Rahme Civil Pty Ltd $33,750 for failing to comply with an EPA clean-up notice and information requests following the dumping of asbestos-contaminated soil at a rural property in Fernances Crossing, Cessnock area.

The Australian government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at addressing critical skills shortages in the residential construction and clean energy sectors.

Central Sydney Property Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Billbergia Group and Metrics Credit Partners, has acquired a 6,000-square-metre site in Sydney’s CBD, paving the way for a transformative mixed-use development that promises to reshape the city’s midtown precinct.

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A new automated job hazard analysis tool developed by researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) could significantly reduce workplace accidents and improve safety in the construction industry, where 60,000 workers lose their lives annually.

Multi-billion-dollar developer GURNER™ Group has received planning approval for its revised $800 million residential towers at 189 Kent Street, marking a significant milestone in the company’s first Sydney project.

The $152 million redevelopment of Peel Health Campus (PHC) has taken a major step forward with the awarding of a contract for future works to Devlyn Australia Pty Ltd.

Woodside Energy will invest $50 million to support the redevelopment of two key Western Australian institutions: Roebourne District High School and Perth Concert Hall.

Sekisui House Australia has received development approval for Dawn, Stage 5 of the Melrose Park master plan, marking a major milestone in this urban renewal project.