Committing to real housing targets more important than talking percentages
The need to commit to targets for the delivery of housing in New South Wales (NSW) is critical, says the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
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Disasters fail to shake the strength of economy: Swan
The latest jobs figures highlight the fundamental strength of the economy, despite the impact of this summer's floods, ...
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Better times ahead for small business lending, says RBA
Small businesses can expect better lending conditions as the economy strengthens, the Reserve Bank says.
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Research shows up-skilling apprentices not about age
New national research which urges employers to attract, maintain and up-skill apprentices to drive productivity and growth ...
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Housing price growth patchy around the globe
The global house price recovery is losing steam, despite prices rising across
all major economic zones for the first time since 2008, according to figures
published by global property consultants Knight Frank.
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Building blocks: prefabricated construction
Australia has been slower to embrace prefabricated construction than Europe and the UK – regions that have used the technology effectively for more than a century.
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Govt urged to scrap fuel rebates for climate change laws
Fuel rebates may have to be scrapped if Labor wants its climate change laws passed by the end of this year.
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