Gold Coast

Construction sector shows signs of recovery amid persistent challenges.

New analysis from Equifax reveals tentative signs of improvement in segments of Australia’s construction industry, even as insolvencies remain elevated and smaller operators face acute financial pressures. While construction business failures are still tracking 30 per cent higher year-on-year, the rate of increase has slowed in recent months, with mid-to-large firms demonstrating greater resilience. Larger […]

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International DJ Fisher gets into Gold Coast property development.

International DJ sensation Paul Fisher is making waves in a new arena: real estate development. The Gold Coast native is spearheading the construction of “Pescado”, a luxury high-rise apartment complex in Palm Beach, with prices starting at $5.25 million. “For me, it’s super special,” Fisher said.”I grew up in Palm Beach and Jefferson Lane was

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Stay sun safe this summer: protect your skin and health.

Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates – 2 in 3 Australians will be diagnosed by age 70, and nearly 2,000 lives are lost each year. In 2023 alone, over 18,200 people were diagnosed with melanoma, the country’s third most common cancer. But the good news? Most skin cancers are preventable with proper

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Advocacy win: ‘renovation’ of industry regulation.

The Minister for Housing and Public Works, and Minister for Youth, Sam O’Connor, pictured with Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell, announced from the Master Builders Brisbane headquarters the state government’s Building Reg Reno plan. The plan will see a series of changes to regulation aimed at cutting red tape, reducing unnecessary costs, and making our industry run smoother.

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Gold Coast’s La Mer development hits the market.

The Gold Coast building industry is experiencing a mix of development activity and challenges. Key news includes the launch of the La Mer development on Main Beach, a $140 million project with 22 three-bedroom apartments and a two-story penthouse. A significant development proposed by DJ Fisher in Palm Beach, known as “Pescado,” is also underway, a luxury high-rise

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