Construction
Yes, there are more rats in Docklands than usual. Here’s why
Exterminators say demand for their services is declining as businesses cut back on spending, leading to an increase in rats, and unsafe baiting practices.
- by Angus Delaney
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From neighbours to best friends: the families that renovated a holiday home together
Two families hit it off and decided to take their friendship to a new level, purchasing a holiday house to renovate together four years ago.
- by Carmen Forward
‘I’m a shocking bureaucrat’: Outgoing building commissioner’s admission
David Chandler speaks on the worst moments in the job, his PNG upbringing and an unlikely career dream.
- by Anthony Segaert
Workplace minister prepares law to force CFMEU into administration
The escalation comes after a series of revelations about the CFMEU’s ties to organised crime, but the union is yet to agree to an independent administrator.
- by Olivia Ireland and James Massola
Scaffolding collapses above Sydney Metro station, crushing van
A man has narrowly escaped injury after a “massive crash” at a CBD construction site.
- by Michael Koziol and Jessica McSweeney
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WA
Sleepless nights as round-the-clock Metronet works start in Armadale
Residents already without trains thanks to the record-breaking 18-month shutdown face further pain with a year of night works now necessary five nights a week.
- by Sarah Brookes
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Corruption
Building authority workers charged as part of bribes-for-registration probe
Victoria’s corruption commission has raided the homes of three Victorian Building Authority employees amid accusations they took bribes to register builders.
- by Clay Lucas, Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
Sydney strata manager appeals 10-year ban for accessing funds without approval
One of Sydney’s highest profile strata managers is accused of failing to act with honesty, fairness and professionalism.
- by Sue Williams
New home approvals drop placing more pressure on supply
Higher interest rates and pricey materials, labour and other costs have been weighing on home building.
- by Poppy Johnston
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Housing crisis
The Sydney builder that sent a $100,000 bill for ‘fake’ roof
ANSA Homes sent a client an invoice for nearly $100,000 accompanied by an image purporting to be evidence of the completed roof. The next day, the client realised the image was wrong.
- by Max Maddison
Strata residents warned of inflated invoices for trades work
The Australian Consumers Insurance Lobby has warned maintenance quotes are being inflated by up to 120 per cent for people in strata units amid limited oversight by committees.
- by Amber Schultz