Residential Construction Key Driver of Growth
New home building is forecast to reach its 2nd highest level on record in 2014, while renovations activity will begin recovering from a 10 year low...

New Residential Zones Need a Rethink
The Planning Minister, Matthew Guy, has today announced an update as to how the Government will manage the roll - out of its new residential zones...

'Clever Chemistry' Used to Create Stronger Materials
'Clever chemistry' is being used to change carbon fibre surfaces in a bid to make materials stronger and lighter with better crash-resistance...

Infrastructure Spending 'Hurting' State Budgets
An unprecedented surge in infrastructure spending is a major factor responsible for a general decline in states' finances since 2006, a report has found...

Review Your Business Systems, Prepare for Successful Financial Year
As the End of Financial Year approaches, The Australian Taxation Office is encouraging businesses to review their existing systems and processes...

Australian Mining – How Safe Is It?
Mining safety hit the headlines last month with the tragic deaths of 301 Turkish miners in the Soma mine disaster...