Dwelling Approvals Up But Still Disappointing
Despite a welcome jump in the number of new homes approved in the month of November, the rise will do little to alleviate Australia's housing squeeze.

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  Tax Burden on Property Owners Unfair: Call For Review
Australia's peak property body is calling for a review of Queensland's tax arrangement, claiming the current system favours the rich resources sector over everyday property owners .

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  Q1 improved despite lower building starts - Brickworks
Building products company Brickworks Ltd says its results improved in the first quarter, despite tough conditions in the construction industry.

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Industry calls for prescribed waste facility in wake of Nowingi decision
Industry is calling on the State Government to ensure a prescribed waste facility is available in Victoria, following today's announcement to abandon plans for the Nowingi prescribed waste facility.

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Industry assists in reducing water usage
Victorian industry is acting to ensure it does its part to reduce water consumption, particularly as Stage 3 water restrictions are now in place around Melbourne and even greater restrictions in other parts of the State.

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Plastic meltdown technology a real lifesaver
A polymer that transforms into a fireproof ceramic in a blaze is set to have a major impact on the $12 billion global passive fire-protection market, and stands to save many lives.

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Think-tank to focus on aluminium industry sustainability
Highlighting the role of research in keeping Australia's aluminium industry sustainable – economically as well as environmentally

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