Gladstone based Builder CCF Homes has won Rockhamptons HIA/CQ Building Certification "Home of the Year" award for excellence in design and workmanship. The award was presented at the prestigious annual ceremony held at Kershaw House on Friday evening, 27th August. The award was accepted by Craig Christensen for his efforts and achievements in workmanship, best use of space and design innovation. CCF Homes will go on to compete against the competitors in Cairns, Townsville and Mackay in the North Queensland Regional "Home of the Year" category, scheduled to take place in Townsville in November. read further

Rockhampton Award Photos click here. To purchase photographs please contact Steve Vit - Photograhper direct on 0427 007 372. or email steve@steve-vit.com

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2010 HIA - Boral Greensmart Awards The GreenSmart Awards will be announced over dinner in Melbourne on 15 October. The awards recognise eight categories, from GreenSmart homes and products to water efficiency. Join your industry colleagues for an enjoyable Friday evening, a stunning start to a weekend in Melbourne. For tickets or accommodation options visit hia.com.au or email greensmartawards.com.au or phone Greensmart on 1800 069 804.

The 2010 - Mackay - Real Estate Plus Housing and Kitchen and Bathroom Awards and Gala Dinner will be held at Harrup Park Country Club on Friday 17th September, 2010. Entertainment will be provided by "The Shane Wilkinson Band".

Pre dinner drinks and canapes will be served from 6.30pm followed by the Awards ceremony and a 2 course dinner and drinks. Tables of 10 will be available at a discounted rate. Please contact NQ Events on 07 4755 6605 or Brendon Birditt in the Mackay Office on 07 4957 5467. Please send request to d.smith@hia.com.au Click here for ticket order form.


New Rules for Claiming Business Losses

If your income is $250,000 or more you may be affected by changes to the non-commercial loss rules when working out whether you can claim your business loss. Click here for more information.



Water Tank Requirements
Members will be aware of the recent extension of the three year exemption for water tank requirements for new home construction in Townsville.  Please refer to the attachment for a a status summary of water tank exemptions in other regional shires. click here

Sustainable House Day - Sunday 12 September, 2010

Learn how to improve energy, water and waste efficiency in your home, improve your garden as a refuge and live more comfortably in our tropical city read further .

HIA - Total Fab Engineering Services - Rotary Club of Daybreak Coast Guard Charity Trailer Raffle.

All proceeds to go to the Coast Guard Townsville - Tickets $10-00 each to be drawn in November, 2010. Please contact HIA Events to purchase tickets on 07 4755 6605 see trailer flyer