Heavy metal rocks construction costs and forces delays in housing
Copper prices have soared, forcing rising costs as pressure increases on local property markets.
Copper prices have soared, forcing rising costs as pressure increases on local property markets.
An inquiry into CGT is hearing submissions calling for the Federal Government to reduce the tax in the next Budget.
The polls point to a big election win for the incumbent South Australian premier but he still wants faster home builds.
Executive coach, motivational speaker and author Carlii Lyon wants people to have more courage to build their self-belief and put themselves out there.
Pent-up demand has property group Mirvac optimistic about the outlook for residential housing despite the prospect of higher interest rates.
Aussie workers risk losing tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings after research revealed people's stark lack of engagement in their superannuation.
While some rural councils see renewable projects as an economic advantage, farmers say construction is affecting roads, connectivity and social harmony.
Australia's latest jobless figures are likely to follow a trend for the year's start after economists were wrong-footed by a surprise fall in unemployment.
Rising inflation has pushed real wages below the level of rising costs, which could have a big impact on the Reserve Bank's next decision on interest rates.
Buyers are turning to regional Australia for housing affordability, but little relief can be found in some of the fastest-growing areas outside the cities.