Revealed: the Hunter's number one building hotspot From wine country to the inner city, the Hunter's housing boom is spreading. Newcastle Herald · Jul 28
No passport needed: Use your face for a ‘fast pass’ in Qatar’s international airport Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have launched a new biometric service that uses facial recognition for passengers to have a paperless departure in Doha. Euronews · Jul 7
Curtis cops ban, Eagles confused by HIA bench blunder North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis has been handed a three-match ban for the tackle that led to confusion and frustration on West Coast's bench. AAP · Jun 13
Hungary’s missing €3.5 billion – and the move to investigate Orban’s inner circle IN FOCUS: Viktor Orban’s popularity is still in freefall even after his landslide election loss in April. But as further corruption allegations emerge in a mysterious case of a missing €3bn, his legacy may be dead and buried. Alex Croft reports The Independent UK · Jun 13
Smart money moves into duplexes and dual occupancies thanks to new housing incentives Is a dual occupancy home the key to maximising your land? The Canberra Times · Jun 9
RBA urges more high-rise amid home-building constraints Builders are telling the Reserve Bank that it is 'very challenging' to get high-rise projects approved in NSW, but houses are at least becoming faster to build. AAP · Feb 12
Satellite cities: why are more Australians choosing to live in regional hubs? Regional cities with populations of more than 100,000 are becoming more popular as people are priced out of capital cities. We spoke to three families who made the move The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2025
Hackers take control of airport PA system to shout anti-Trump and anti-Israel messages prompting federal investigation Display screens in Canada were also hacked to feature messages about the war between Israel and Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
Best state at addressing housing crisis revealed Planning reforms, streamlined development approvals and a strong focus on land releases are helping South Australia solve the state's housing shortage. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
Home construction rises but target remains out of reach High costs, labour shortages and low productivity are limiting the sector's ability to build new homes as construction activity remains below required levels. AAP · Jan 21, 2025
Australian construction industry calls for skilled migration overhaul to ease ‘desperate’ shortage of tradies Labour shortage is driving up construction costs and stopping industry from building enough homes to ease housing crisis, Master Builders says The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2024
Peak body says ACT is in 'housing emergency' ahead of election The association is calling for a number of changes. The Canberra Times · Oct 8, 2024
Why has Australia fallen so short on housing targets – and how can it get out of the crisis? Amid rising costs and a lack of productivity in the construction sector, some say relaxing building standards could help. But others aren’t convinced The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2024
Call for 'super' housing portfolio and minister in the ACT The current system creates a backlog, chief executive says. The Canberra Times · Aug 6, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024 Australian housing approvals sink to lowest level in 12 years amid rising costs and planning delays NAB survey finds construction costs and interest rates primary concern among borrowers, while developers cite lengthy approvals process
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023 Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2023 Player safety is priority for South Africa after HIA calls, insists Rassie Erasmus ‘We really care about our players,’ said the Boks’ director of rugby, adding that the coaches called for multiple head injury assessments against France
AAP · Sep 23, 2023 Giants coach Kingsley bemused by HIA call on Daniels GWS will clarify with the AFL why Brent Daniels was forced to undergo a concussion test late in the final quarter of the Giants' preliminary-final defeat.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023 Prioritise hydrogen-powered flights to clean up air travel, says easyJet, Airbus and Rolls-Royce The alliance believes the UK can become a global leader in developing hydrogen-powered flights.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2023 Hunter ranks among Australia's fastest growing suburban areas, builders report reveals A population boom leading to a building approvals register worth more than $100 million has kept Thornton and Millers Forest as one of Australia's fastest growing suburban areas.
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023 Victims campaigner who witnessed shootings on Bloody Sunday declines MBE A campaigner for victims of historical abuse who witnessed two teenagers being injured on Bloody Sunday has declined to be made an MBE.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023 Witness to Bloody Sunday shootings refuses British Empire honour A campaigner for victims of historical abuse who witnessed two teenagers being injured on Bloody Sunday has declined the chance to be made an MBE in…
Newcastle Herald · Mar 18, 2023 Nelson Bay stunner rocks building industry awards Inside, outside and beyond, this seven-bedroom house is something to behold.
The Canberra Times · Mar 17, 2023 Barr's call for more 'missing middle' housing in ACT welcomed The HIA's local executive director said it was positive the Chief Minister supported allowing more smaller homes.
ABC News · Feb 20, 2023 Restrictive covenant at New Norfolk housing development blocks use of land for public housing The use of a "restrictive covenant" — which excludes use of the land for public housing at a new Tasmanian real estate development — has been condemned by housing advocates.