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Crippling tax must go to allow a better chance at home ownership

THE Property Council of Victoria is calling on the State Government to abolish a “punitive” tax to give Victorians a better chance to buy a home. The push comes as new research shows that removing the Windfall Gains Tax (WGT) could see almost $1.4 billion in additional private investment each year by 2030. The report was conducted by Mandala Partners and will form part of the Property Council’s 2026 Victorian election pitch. It shows that axing the WGT – which raised just $15 million in revenue in 2024-25 – would al

Regional housing market booms, outpacing capital cities

Retirement questions a quarter of Aussies can’t answer

Rural renewable projects causing `significant unease’

Housing is a major platform for Labor to retain government

Heavy metal rocks construction costs and forces delays in housing

Union heavyweights advocate for reduction in capital gains tax

Inflation does a job on wage growth, adds heat to rates

A HIKE in inflation has led to a drop in real wage growth for the first time in more than 2 years, which could prompt further interest-rate hikes. December quarter wages data released on

THOUSANDS of new apprentices could help bring down construction costs, but land has been identified as the biggest hurdle to building more homes. Fresh data reveals 11,407 carpenters, pl

IN a world first, the Australian Government’s financial intelligence unit AUSTRAC has released anti-money laundering program starter kits designed to help small business

International Women’s Day acknowledges and celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It will be recognised on Sunday, March 8, under a banner