10 new schools for Queensland’s growing student demand
The Newman Government has undertaken the biggest schools planning task in Queensland history, announcing that 10 new schools will be built to meet growing student demand. Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul…
Lend Lease the ‘Darling’ of the 2013 Innovation and Excellence Awards
Some of Australia’s finest property developments were recognised on Saturday at the prestigious 2013 Innovation and Excellence Awards hosted by the Property Council of Australia and Rider Levett Bucknall. Chief Executive of the…
IN DEPTH: 2013-14 Federal Budget review
In this special report, BBS Communications Group Director Matthew Hart provides a detailed review of the 2013-14 Federal Government Budget. The 2013-14 Federal Budget marks the end of a tumultuous financial year in…
Inside the new Victorian Planning Zones reforms: Urbis
The Victorian Minister for Planning announced last week the implementation of the highly anticipated Commercial Zone reforms. The details of the new Commercial Zones have been released, and will come into effect in…
Mirvac annual review affirms clear focus on shareholder value
Mirvac’s new leadership team’s annual strategic review has been delivered, resulting in a clear focus on delivering value to shareholders. Newly appointed CEO and Managing Director, Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz commented on the Group’s quarterly…
OPINION: Third Party Logistics (3PL), institutions and the hunt for yield
There are real fundamentals behind the recent strength in the Industrial property market. Urbis Valuations & Advisory has observed a few recent (and ongoing) themes that are supporting this sector. The 3PL framework …
Asian investors set their sights on South Sydney
According to the latest Jones Lang LaSalle research, Chinese investors have shown a great interest in South Sydney’s growing residential development areas, specifically Mascot, Wolli Creek and Arncliffe. Jeffrey Moxham, Jones Lang LaSalle’s…
Watpac secures $42 million Darwin International Airport expansion contract
Leading national contractor Watpac has finalised a $42 million design and construct contract to undertake a major expansion of Darwin International Airport (DIA) – the group’s first construction project in the Northern Territory….
Research reveals CBD jobs earn 70% more than suburban jobs
New analysis of Census data reveals what many have suspected – that CBD jobs are on average the best paying, with CBD workers earning on average 70% more than the average suburban worker….
Australian population clock strikes 23 million people
The Australian Bureau of Statistics have recorded that Australia is experiencing ‘world-beating’ growth with one birth every one minute and forty-four seconds, one migrant arriving every two minutes and nineteen seconds and one…
