ABN Group boss Dale Alcock says governments simply need to “take a break” from rising construction bureaucracy.
Construction mogul Dale Alcock says the industry needs a freeze on red tape and a major influx of workers to combat the housing crisis.
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EV Resources abandons project in Peru due to rising gold and silver prices
EV Resources has exited its Yanamina gold-silver project in Peru as demand for both metals soars. The Company is reviewing the deposit, which contains 266,000 ounces of gold and 935,000 ounces of silver.
Wall Street is faltering due to rising yields and geopolitical risks
US stocks opened lower on rising Treasury yields and rising tensions in the Middle East.
Rising gambling losses: New calls for advertising ban
Australians are the world's highest gamblers and these numbers continue to rise, adding weight to the argument for banning all advertising.
Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals are rising rapidly among lithium stocks after China closes a huge mine
After months of misery, shareholders of publicly traded lithium mining companies reported billions of dollars in profits on Wednesday. In morning trade, share prices of WA spodumene concentrate producers rose sharply – Mineral Resources up 17.2 percent, Pilbara Minerals up 12.7 percent, IGO up 12.3 percent and Liontown Resources up 11.5 percent – after suffering … Read more
Sheep farmers face the ‘perfect storm’ of government policy and rising costs
With a looming ban on live sheep exports, farmers are making important decisions but say they are being “attacked from all sides” due to rising costs and government intervention.
Rising defender Jacob Blight returns to the AFL with a strong performance, Richmond and the McGovern brothers compete
Railways product and Richmond mid-season draftee Jacob Blight made a strong comeback to the AFL at the weekend, although the Tigers were understandably beaten by the new signing from Hawthorn on Sunday. Blight was recalled to the senior team after an excellent month at VFL level in which he averaged 22.5 possessions and almost eight … Read more
Rising electricity costs weigh on BlueScope Steel’s profits
BlueScope Steel reported a drop in profits due to industry and market volatility, including a decline in demand from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
Real estate prices in Olympic city are rising rapidly
The launch of a stunning penthouse project aimed at super-rich buyers is a sign of the times in one of Australia's hottest property markets.
Rising housing costs lead to delays and compromises for prospective Australian homebuyers, report says
Rising property prices are causing potential Australian home buyers to delay and compromise: 62 percent of Australian buyers say their search for the right property is taking longer than expected. The latest quarterly Mortgage Choice Home Loan Report has revealed the stark contrast between the expectations and reality of people seeking to purchase a home … Read more