The WA Government is investing $678,000 in the development of eight Collie projects as part of efforts to further unlock the town’s economic potential.
New grants recipients to support Collie’s potential
More than 7000 days in just three months lost to construction union strikes
More than 7000 days in just three months lost to construction union strikes
Strikes in the construction sector accounted for more than half the working days lost in the entire economy in the June 2018 quarter according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Rainfall welcomed but not drought breaking
Rainfall welcomed but not drought breaking
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has released the latest State Seasonal Update, which indicates NSW received welcome widespread rainfall throughout August 2018; however 99.8 per cent of NSW remains in drought.
APRA interventions past their ‘use by date’
APRA interventions past their ‘use by date’
“A growing list of disincentives are deterring investors from Australia’s housing market,” stated HIA economist, Diwa Hopkins.
Chinatown streetscape upgrades to begin
Chinatown streetscape upgrades to begin
Broome’s Chinatown Revitalisation Project is set to enter its next stage, with construction to begin on major streetscape upgrades in Carnarvon Street and Dampier Terrace in September 2018.
Help available for drought relief freight operators
Help available for drought relief freight operators
NSW Roads and Maritime Services is assisting community members currently helping the state’s farmers and their families with the efficient movement of essential hay, food and stock to and from drought-affected areas.
More than half of Australian small businesses are not using digital tools
More than half of Australian small businesses are not using digital tools
The majority of Australia’s small businesses are dismissive or tentative about using digital technologies to assist their business, according to a new ANZ report released.
ANZ increases variable home loan rates
ANZ increases variable home loan rates
ANZ announced it will increase variable interest home loan rates in Australia following the sustained rise in wholesale funding costs as well as consideration of business performance and market conditions.
Infrastructure keeps construction growing
Infrastructure keeps construction growing
The pace of growth across the construction industry was relatively unchanged in August 2018, despite a continued decline in apartment building activity, with the Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index (Australian PCI®) falling by 0.2 points to 51.8 – a 19th consecutive month of expansion (readings above 50 indicate expansion in […]
Women invited to the 2018 Rural Women’s Gathering in Merimbula
Women invited to the 2018 Rural Women’s Gathering in Merimbula
Women living and working in regional and rural NSW are invited to register for the 26th NSW Rural Women’s Gathering, which will be hosted in the seaside town of Merimbula, on NSW’s Sapphire Coast from 19-21 October, 2018.
