Corruption watchdog denies CFMEU referral ‘run-around’
Delayed notification of a doomed request to probe construction sector corruption has been slammed as a government moves to block "follow the dollar" changes.
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‘Completely separate’: CFMEU probe’s crime link slammed
An inquiry into corruption in a state's construction industry has publicly targeted a company it claims is linked to underworld figure Mick Gatto.
Move to blacklist labour firm after Gatto link aired
A company with alleged ties to underworld figure Mick Gatto can continue operating on major state project sites despite an impending ban.
Young women giving up on home ownership as costs rise
Young people, particularly women, are turning their backs on home ownership as up-front and ongoing costs combined with other pressures put it out of reach.
Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises
Capital expenditure has been rising fast in Australia as the treasurer warns stubborn inflation will mean savings are needed in the budget.
Major cities flounder in ‘two-speed’ housing market
Home prices are flat-lining in Australia's biggest cities and surging elsewhere as new national data tells a tale of two housing markets.
Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities
Buyers are turning to regional Australia for housing affordability, but little relief can be found in some of the fastest-growing areas outside the cities.
Major builder expects ‘chronic undersupply’ to continue
Pent-up demand has property group Mirvac optimistic about the outlook for residential housing despite the prospect of higher interest rates.
Rate hikes, affordability won’t curb house prices
Property professionals are confident that housing prices will continue to grow in 2026, despite worries about higher interest rates and affordability.
‘Milestone deal’ for 100,000 first homes target
Other states are "very keen to sign up" to a federal plan for 100,000 new first homes after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the opening deal.
Supply shortage underpins shaky growth in home values
Home price growth picked up in January, but results were mixed across the capital cities, with one jurisdiction leading the way on rental affordability.
Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026
A worsening outlook for interest rates will put a dampener on Australia's property market in 2026 but records are still expected to tumble across the country.
National home price hit a new record high in 2025
Home prices around the nation increased slightly in December to a new record high of $880,000 as Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth led the charge.
‘They know where I live’: CFMEU harassment laid bare
A rival union boss has detailed alleged threats and harassment from shadowy CFMEU figures as an inquiry probes the rogue operation.
Cop agreement handed union an intimidation ‘workaround’
An inquiry has heard an agreement between police and a state industrial relations regulator enabled an embattled union to continue an ongoing bullying campaign.
Developer denies reported links to organised crime
A billion dollar property development firm claims Nine news reports alleging links with organised criminals such as the Alameddines were false and damaging.
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
Developing just a fraction of single-occupancy homes in Australian cities into duplexes would be enough to eliminate the nation's housing shortfall.
Teen rescued after man crushed by collapsing wall
A man has died and another has been seriously injured after a wall collapsed at an inner-city building site, marking the second fatal incident in 24 hours.
‘Go nuclear’: inquiry hears of rogue union’s threats
An inquiry into a rogue union has heard allegations it sought to pressure a state's peak body to indefinitely delay a piece of legislation.
Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light
A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.
CFMEU ‘threatened’ rival union boss amid bitter feud
The CFMEU followed and intimidated delegates of a rival union at a $19 billion project and made threats against the life of its secretary, an inquiry has heard.
Cyclone-hit coastal town blows away house value gains
The housing market strongly rebounded in 2025 as interest rate cuts, easing inflation and limited supply fired up competition, the latest property data shows.
The ‘obvious and easy way’ to help boost housing supply
More than 80,000 sorely needed homes are unable to be built due to a lack of investment in power, roads and sewers, councils say.
Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts
A slowdown in the bellwether housing markets of Sydney and Melbourne suggests that sentiment is starting to sour as hopes of more interest rate cuts dissipate.
Police accused of signing secret agreement with CFMEU
A man whose report triggered a CFMEU inquiry claims the embattled union had a secret deal preventing police from intervening in industrial disputes.
House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions
Aspiring home buyers are fleeing to the regions as falling interest rates and limited supply drives city house prices to fresh record highs.
Corrupt ex-CFMEU officials jailed for bribe ‘betrayal’
The CFMEU is welcoming jail sentences for an ex-state CFMEU secretary and his son after the pair received wads of cash in an "egregious" corruption scandal.
Dire housing affordability widening the wealth divide
An extraordinary rise in demand combined with constrained supply has created a boom in Australian home values and rents over the past five years.
CFMEU leaders adrift from ‘civilised society’
The author of a shocking report alleging a culture of violence and intimidation inside the CFMEU says the union thought it ran industrial relations policy.
Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians
The dream of owning a freestanding house close to the city is fading, with data showing demand far outstripping supply.
Ex-union boss allegedly threatened admin via emails
Threatening and offensive emails allegedly sent by the former boss of the embattled construction union to its administrator have led to his arrest and charges.