Industry 'ready to lead Skills Councils'
The changes announced today by the Minister for Vocational and Technical Education, Gary Hardgrave, are an encouraging fur the r step to achieving an industry-driven training system, the Housing Industry Association said today.

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  HIA-CSR Home of Year sets new standards – judges
A house in the Currumbin Valley, described by judges as setting new benchmarks in design and material use, was named Queensland's Home of the Year at the Housing Industry Association – CSR awards, in Brisbane tonight.

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  High Court Confirms WorkChoices Validity
The Housing Industry Association, Australia's peak body for the building industry, said the High Court decision today confirmed the validity of the Federal Government's national workplace relations system and the futility of the attempts by state governments to undermine it.

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Established House Prices Rise Across the Country
The price of established homes have risen across Australia putting further pressure on already straining rental markets.

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Master Builders Announces Top Builders
Master Builders Australia, acknowledged excellence in the Australian Building and Construction Industry at its National Awards dinner held at Parliament House, Canberra on Friday 10 November 2006.

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Lockwood Design a Lever Winner
Melbourne architect Toby Horrocks has won the 2006 Lockwood Design a Lever Competition jointly organised by the world's leading lock group ASSA ABLOY and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects.

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Australian Economy Gets AAA Rating Approval
Australia's economy is resilient and competitive, an international credit ratings agency has reported. 

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