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First production revealed for Perth’s new $233.5 million film studio
More than 100 cast and crew are expected to work on the production of the six-part series Two Birds, which will stream on Stan
- Hamish Hastie
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State role ‘swayed the negotiating balance’ in Cross River Rail talks
Former CPB executive Don Johnson also told a Queensland inquiry the contractor “had to” hire CFMEU safety reps to end the union’s 2023 project lockdown.
- Matt Dennien
How the CFMEU tried to, and did, influence Qld’s biggest rail project
Cross River Rail boss Graeme Newton has told a state inquiry of the union’s extensive pressure campaign, including the early sidelining of a key internal critic.
- Matt Dennien
Burswood Park’s blue tree ‘will return’, Labor vows, as racetrack works surge ahead
The tree, painted blue as part of a mental health awareness project, was felled late last week to make way for the $217 million racetrack and 12,000-seat amphitheatre.
- Hamish Hastie
It’s got Commonwealth backing, but will Labor fully realise its Metronet vision?
The Metronet circle line is officially a Commonwealth priority after appearing on the 2026 Infrastructure Australia priority projects list on Wednesday.
- Hamish Hastie
Safety inspectors ‘forced’ to write stop-work notices for targeted CFMEU sites
The inspectors were allegedly used to disrupt construction sites until CFMEU-preferred subcontractors were hired, the building sector inquiry has heard.
- Matt Dennien
Thirsty work: Australia’s growing cities won’t have enough water
Australia is spending billions on new roads, rail lines and airports. But without water, cities will run short of new homes.
- Shane Wright
Inquiry told of ‘institutional corruption’ in Qld work safety regulator
The CFMEU probe has outlined four lines of inquiry into alleged institutional corruption by the union, with one involving a former Labor minister.
- Matt Dennien
Officer of Gatto-linked company obtained labour hire licence despite strip club scandal
The state opposition has continued to question the premier over companies linked to the gangland figure.
- Kieran Rooney
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- Building Bad
Watchdog lashes Victoria’s Big Build agency over ‘poor’ records
Asked to investigate allegations of misconduct, the ombudsman was stymied by lax record-keeping around spending at the agency managing the state’s $100 billion infrastructure program.
- Nick McKenzie and Kieran Rooney