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WA leaky pipes fix could hit $1 billion: BGC
New figures the home builder has released have blown previous cost estimates out of the water.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Concerns rise over safety at Qld construction site after worker impaled in neck
The life-threatening incident at Brisbane’s Centenary Bridge site has thrown a spotlight on the safety of Queensland projects.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Building Bad
CFMEU deals put union in bed with bikies and the underworld
An investigation reveals the relationships that have vaulted companies with links to criminals into favoured positions on the nation’s building sites.
- by Nick McKenzie, David Marin-Guzman and Cameron Houston
How David’s home renovation stopped his son’s asthma attacks
Charlie used to wheeze through the night and was sometimes raced to hospital. Now the family has been able to throw away his puffer.
- by Sue Williams
Our seven favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From an exquisite build with a sense of drama, to a tri-level penthouse with city views, we’ve got you covered.
- by Pauline Morrissey and Lou Sweeney
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Building Bad
Setka’s foul-mouthed rally rant sparks watchdog probe
A rally appearance by the former CFMEU boss is a challenge to federal and state governments as they attempt to reshape the troubled union.
- by Nick McKenzie, Olivia Ireland and Kieran Rooney
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Courts
George Alex found guilty of $10m tax fraud conspiracy
After a six-month trial and more than a month of deliberations, the jury returned guilty verdicts for the construction boss and three co-accused.
- by Patrick Begley and Sarah McPhee
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Courts
‘I love a cunning plan’: How crime boss cut CFMEU-endorsed and tax-dodging deals
Secret police recordings helped unravel George Alex’s sprawling and corrupt labour hire empire.
- by Nick McKenzie, David Marin-Guzman and Kate McClymont
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State Parliament
NSW government to ban dealings with dodgy contractors
Businesses who engage in serious misconduct or abuse of trust could soon be barred from being awarded state government contracts.
- by Mary Ward
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Property development
‘Time-bomb of leaks’: WA homeowners irate at Iplex leaky pipes mess
The government has allocated $30 million to fix leaking WA homes with pipe manufacturer Iplex chipping in $155 million. But will that be enough?
- by Claire Ottaviano