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Queensland farmers can now access financial reprieves up to $100,000 in construction costs thanks to an update to the state's building code.

Architecture with Pride returns for its sophomore year in 2024, with a number of curated events across Sydney and Melbourne to bring together a local and international mix of queer thinkers, parties and participation.

The ACT Government has adopted new national building standards which ensure houses are more energy efficient and accessible. It's become the first jurisdiction to implement the 2022 National Construction Code which includes new residential energy efficiency standards.

Fleetwood Australia has welcomed the statement by NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister, Paul Scully, acknowledging modular construction as a significant part of the solution to address NSW’s growing housing crisis.

The territory has become the place in Australia to adopt the new National Construction Code in full, with energy efficiency and accessibility requirements now in place.

The ACT Government has today adopted the National Construction Code in its entirety, which will see new homes built to a minimum energy standard of 7-stars.

Recent Australian residential construction failures revealed a need for capturing, sharing and collaborating on construction project data.

The New Year is here, which means a raft of peculiar changes, from a 24-hour ‘cat containment’ policy and ‘tourist taxes’ to digital driver licences. Here are the big changes coming.

As we close for the year for our annual hiatus here are the 10 stories that you, dear reader, placed at the top of your “to read” list.

Shonky home builders will not be subject to the WA government’s stronger building laws that will require mandatory inspections during apartment construction from 2026.