A former gasworks site in Kiama is set to become a key housing development area. The NSW Government plans to rezone the two-hectare Kiama Depot from industrial to residential use, potentially creating room for to 450 new homes near the town centre, transport, and the beach.

Australia’s building sector is under pressure to reduce waste and speed up delivery without compromising finish quality. The Cornice Store (cornicestore.com.au), a Victorian cornice manufacturer, is introducing a recycled-content XPS (extruded polystyrene) cornice that delivers the traditional plaster look with modern sustainability and installation benefits.

Soaring mortgages, rental stress and rising living costs are forcing many Melbourne families and professionals to consider a life beyond the city — and the Riverina is pitching itself as the perfect place to start fresh. New figures show capital city residents moving to regional Australia outnumbered those heading in the opposite direction by 26 per cent. The Regional Movers Index (June Quarter 2025) — developed by the Regional Australia Institute (RAI), reveals migration