Declines in immigration and birthrates, plus more people leaving, encourages an older workforce and employment shortages.

James Hardie’s balance sheet risk is low with leverage modest and interest coverage high. We expect net debt/EBITDA to remain comfortable and well below management's target of less than two times.

Political maverick Clive Palmer detonated a pre-election bomb on Wednesday when he announced a new political party with the ...

New Zealand and Australia have an undersupply of housing, which we think underpins long-term demand for Fletcher’s products. But housing affordability is affected by interest rates and inflation, ...

Around the world: Ecuador’s debt-for-nature deal fails Indigenous communities, families struggle with new rules for Canadian ...

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer has outlined the priorities of his new “Trumpet of Patriots” party, claiming it will deliver ...

A historic wave of apartment construction is drawing to a close, which means rents may soon start rising again.

Trump and his supporters argue that deporting immigrants would save money by reducing the number of people using public ...

James Hardie Industries has reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance despite concerns over potential US-Europe trade ...

The head of Australian property developer Stockland Corp. said elevated prices and limited supply remain significant hurdles ...

Uniting proposes 120-unit mixed-use development including retirement living, aged care and build-to-rent apartments in ...