Australia’s immigration system undervalues those it needs the most – skilled labour

Australia’s permanent migration system is incoherent, inefficient and in parts unlawful. It delivers few new skilled workers while being clogged with family visas that, by law, should not be capped at all. Meanwhile, temporary migrants – students,...

Australia news live: murder charge over 2002 death after bones found in back yard; $30bn Santos takeover collapses

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature Abu Dhabi drops its planned $30bn bid for SantosAn Abu Dhabi-based consortium has withdrawn its planned $30bn takeover bid for offer for the Australian oil and gas...

DWS appoints Matthias Naumann to head of real estate, Asia Pacific

DWS has appointed Matthias Naumann to head its direct real estate business in Asia Pacific (APAC). Matthias is based in Sydney and reports into Clemens Schäfer, head of real estate, APAC & Europe in Frankfurt. In his expanded position, Matthias...

Three proposed reforms for Australia and New Zealand, to reach net-zero

New figures show Australians bought a record 85,000 home batteries in the first half of 2025. That’s almost three times more than the year before, and nearly fivefold growth since 2022. Eventually, those batteries will need to be reused or...

Tesla Recalls Powerwall 2 Batteries in Australia Over Fire Risks

Tesla’s Powerwall Recall Highlights Battery Safety Challenges Tesla Inc. has initiated a recall of its Powerwall 2 home batteries in Australia following reports of fires linked to overheating issues. The recall targets units manufactured between...

New home buyers to drive construction growth

The volume of new homes sold (contract-to-build) nationally decreased by 1.2% in the month of August 2025, according to the Housing Industry Association. HIA Senior Economist Tom Devitt said the figures were revealed in the HIA New Home Sales...

Ashish Parakh on Sobha Realty at APEX Miami 2025: Redefining Luxury Real Estate

Mr. Ashish Parakh Group Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Sobha Realty Starting his career as a management trainee in 2017, Mr. Ashish Parakh advanced through the ranks to become the Group Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Sobha Realty, Dubai,...

Intellectual property law firm loses cybersquatting claim

A firm that specializes in IP loses an IP case. An Australian law firm specializing in intellectual property has, somewhat ironically, failed to win a cybersquatting dispute against a domain name that incorporates its brand. IP Guardian Pty Ltd,...

Construction And Demolition Waste Management Industry Report 2024-2030: Efficient Waste Management Has Become A Top Priority For Governments, Environmental Agencies And Construction Firms

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Market opportunities in the Construction & Demolition Waste Management sector are driven by increased urbanization, infrastructure projects, and regulatory demands for sustainable solutions. Key growth areas...

Australia promises $735 million to launch biofuel industry

Australia to invest A$1.1 bn in low-carbon fuels, aiming to boost biofuel feedstock demand.The Australian government said on Wednesday it would invest A$1.1 billion ($735 million) in the development of a low-carbon fuels industry, a move welcomed...

Australian family makes fresh attempt to keep short term let

An Australian family who argued their holiday flat let their parents see their grandchildren have lost a fresh attempt to operate it as a short-term let. Peter Oliver reapplied for a change of use of the two-bedroom flat in Musselburgh, East...

Australia Bets Big on Biofuels With $735 Million Investment

Australia is making a major bet on biofuels as part of its net-zero ambitions. On Wednesday, the government announced it will invest A$1.1 billion (US$735 million) over the next decade to develop a domestic low-carbon fuels industry, a move widely...

Australia pledges $735 million for biofuel development

The Australian government announced on Wednesday that it would invest A$1.1billion ($735m) in developing a low-carbon energy industry. This move was welcomed by agricultural groups who hope this will increase demand for biofuels feedstocks such as...

ASX 200 Midday Pulse: Utilities Lift While Real Estate Softens

The ASX 200 midday update showed utilities driving resilience while real estate softened, with mining, banking, telecoms, and dividend stocks shaping a balanced outlook across the Australian stock market. Kalkine Media dolor sit amet, consectetur...

Construction Aggregates Industry Report 2025: Market To Reach $824.8 Billion By 2030 - Growing Use In Prefabricated Structures Expands Opportunities

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The construction aggregates market offers key opportunities due to urbanization, infrastructure development, and a shift towards sustainability. Technological advancements enhance production efficiency, while the...

Suspicious flyers probed by police in Queensland real estate scam

Suspicious flyers have infiltrated a coastal Queensland community, fronting as an established real estate agency in an attempt to pry credit card information out of locals. The flyers are being circulated around businesses in Mission Beach in Far...

Movement at the Station: recent property listings in Queensland

THIS week’s property review includes this wrap-up of interesting recent listings across Queensland and two separate articles on listings in New South Wales and Western Australia, and a wrap-up of recently completed sales. Scale and efficiency in...

Data Center Construction Strategic Industry Report 2025-2030 Featuring Over 200 Companies Including ABB, Aecom, Ascenty, Cisco Systems, And Clayco

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The data center construction market offers growth opportunities driven by the expansion of digital transformation, increased data consumption, and cloud adoption trends. Key opportunities lie in energy-efficient...

How Michael Pead found his swing in real estate

Michael Pead is the first to admit real estate wasn’t his first choice as a career. The Canberra-born and bred agent planned on being a professional golfer, but the universe had other plans for the now 37-year-old. “I had a good crack at playing...

First-ever national property management conference launches

Australia’s property management industry is set to receive the recognition it deserves, as REB launches a first-of-its-kind national conference and awards program designed to elevate the profession. Despite being critical to Australia’s property...