Tag: housing
WA launches grants to accelerate modular manufacturing, housing supply
The Western Australian Government has announced a $50 million Housing Innovation Fund aimed at expanding the State’s housing supply through increased adoption of modern construction technologies and strengthened local manufacturing capability.
Swinburne researchers develop 3D printing system using earth to tackle housing crisis
Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology are developing a 3D printing technology that uses earth, plant fibres and other natural materials to help address Australia’s housing shortage.
Expressions of interest open for WA’s new housing-focused manufacturing hub
The Western Australian Government has opened expressions of interest (EOI) for a new advanced manufacturing facility in Western Australia, aimed at accelerating the delivery of housing and major infrastructure projects across the State.
Manufacturing skills at the centre of new housing construction training initiative
Manufacturing and construction skills are at the core of a new training initiative launched at Melbourne Polytechnic’s Heidelberg campus, where students have begun participating in the Future of Housing Construction Centre of Excellence.
Robot ‘Charlotte’ developed for housing, lunar applications to be unveiled in Sydney
Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt Technology will present a new robot designed for both lunar exploration and sustainable housing construction on Earth at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2025 in Sydney.
National forum makes the case for hemp in affordable housing push
Amid rising housing costs and mounting pressure on traditional building supply chains, the Australian Hemp Council will host the Hemp-Connect Forum 2025 to explore the potential of industrial hemp in sustainable construction.
Australian gov’t invests $54m in advanced manufacturing for housing
The Australian Government is ramping up efforts to address the country’s housing crisis, with a major investment in housing supply and affordability.
Victoria’s largest staircase manufacturer ramps up production
The Victorian Government is supporting Australia’s largest staircase manufacturer, S&A Stairs, to expand its production capacity and contribute to the state’s growing housing sector.
Can Australia build 225,400 homes a year? Report identifies urgent need
A landmark report has revealed that Australia needs to construct approximately 2.48 million new dwellings by 2034 to achieve housing affordability and equilibrium.
Oly Homes delivers modular senior-focused housing to Thallon
Oly Homes, a Sunshine Coast-based builder, has delivered two purpose-built modular homes designed for seniors to the Thallon community in South West Queensland.
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“New Starts Here”: AGHA launches national platform for gift and homewares
Australia’s peak organisation for the gift and homewares sector, the Australian Gift & Homewares Association (AGHA), has revealed plans for a major expansion in 2026, introducing Gifted Melbourne 2026 to complement the long-established AGHA Sydney Gift Fair.
