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‘Nobody wants to cancel Christmas’: Queensland tourism warns of summer holiday chaos
Queensland tourism operators warned that uncertainty over working holiday visas could worsen summer staffing shortages and urged the federal government to provide clearer renewal arrangements.
Queensland tourism operators warned that uncertainty over working holiday visas could worsen summer staffing shortages and urged the federal government to provide clearer renewal arrangements.
Source: Travel Weekly Australia · Originally published: 2026-10-28T11:47:49+11:00
Agency with previously struck-off director acquired by rival firm
Fylde Coast Homes Group acquired Stephen Tew Estate Agents, retaining its branding and appointing Tew head of sales and operations.
Fylde Coast Homes Group acquired Stephen Tew Estate Agents, retaining its branding and appointing Tew head of sales and operations.
Source: Estate Agent Today · Originally published: 2026-10-28T00:07:00+00:00
State’s 630-Home Masterplan for VicRoads Kew Site Comes Under Fire
Boroondara councillors challenged Development Victoria’s 630-home plan for the former VicRoads Kew site, calling for lower buildings and greater local planning oversight.
Boroondara councillors challenged Development Victoria’s 630-home plan for the former VicRoads Kew site, calling for lower buildings and greater local planning oversight.
Source: The Urban Developer · Originally published: 2026-10-28T13:30+10:00
Retail Investors Target Melbourne’s Growth Corridors for New Returns
Frasers Property Australia sold Melbourne’s Mambourin Marketplace to QIC for $53.87 million, while BWP opened its $90-million Fountain Gate Central retail redevelopment.
Frasers Property Australia sold Melbourne’s Mambourin Marketplace to QIC for $53.87 million, while BWP opened its $90-million Fountain Gate Central retail redevelopment.
Source: The Urban Developer · Originally published: 2026-10-28T12:00+10:00
Scottish government’s proposals for Passivhaus equivalent energy standard criticised by housing bodies
Scottish housing bodies warned that proposed Passivhaus-equivalent energy standards would increase construction costs and reduce housing delivery, while the government said it would consider industry feedback before implementation.
Scottish housing bodies warned that proposed Passivhaus-equivalent energy standards would increase construction costs and reduce housing delivery, while the government said it would consider industry feedback before implementation.
Source: Housing Today · Originally published: 2026-10-27T03:55:00+00:00
Scotland’s housing builds slow to lowest level in over a decade
Official statistics show Scotland added 18,028 homes in 2025–26, down 8% from the previous year and the lowest total since 2014–15 outside the pandemic period.
Official statistics show Scotland added 18,028 homes in 2025–26, down 8% from the previous year and the lowest total since 2014–15 outside the pandemic period.
Source: Scottish Housing News · Originally published: 2026-10-27T10:19:00+00:00