Hunter housing approvals surge on apartment growth
A surge in apartment projects has lifted Hunter dwelling approvals to their highest level in nearly four years. Experts warn more is needed to meet NSW housing targets.
A surge in apartment projects has lifted Hunter dwelling approvals to their highest level in nearly four years. Experts warn more is needed to meet NSW housing targets.
Phil Kelleher Homes from Dunsborough has claimed five prestigious awards at the 2025 HIA and WA Housing Awards, including Regional Home of the Year for its Lomond residence. Discover the innovative designs.
A major push is on to transform a long-closed Edmonton tourism park into a 300-lot affordable housing estate. The Cairns Regional Council is seeking state government support for the critical project.
Townsville's economic boom is threatened by a critical shortage of short-stay housing for workers. Industry leaders warn of project delays and a massive worker shortage unless immediate action is taken.
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
A major 400-dwelling development in Raymond Terrace has been denied a fast-track approval by the NSW Housing Delivery Authority, deemed too dense for the area. Read the full details.
More than 1300 new housing lots in Western Australia remain undeveloped, over a decade after the state government first announced the plans. Discover the delays and political fallout.
Newcastle is getting its own pop-culture convention, Newy-Con, at the 2025 Newcastle Show. Meet the local cosplay king behind the passion project. Free entry with show ticket.
A major social housing project in Cairns faces extensive water damage, sparking political outrage. Discover the full story and what it means for Queensland's housing crisis.
Western Australia's housing supply crisis intensified in 2025, with Perth's median home price hitting $830,000. UDIA WA's Grant Shepherd reflects on a tough year and new government initiatives aiming to boost supply and affordability for 2026.
A Cairns man with muscular dystrophy is stuck in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS delays in approving a critical ceiling hoist. His story highlights systemic issues within the scheme.
A Cairns man with a spinal injury has been stranded in hospital for weeks, unable to go home due to NDIS funding delays for a crucial hoist. He demands urgent system reform.
The WA government commits $7.5 million for a new seven-storey social housing apartment block on Queen Victoria Street in Fremantle, dedicated to residents aged 55 and over.
Catholic Care Victoria has submitted plans for a new 30-unit social housing development in Bannockburn. The project aims to address the critical shortage of affordable homes in the Golden Plains region.
Perth's housing crisis forces residents into extreme measures: skipping meals, working multiple jobs, and delaying medical care just to keep a roof overhead. Discover the human cost.
Access Community Housing has unveiled plans for an 80-unit social housing complex in Westcourt, Cairns. The project aims to tackle the city's housing crisis. Read more about the proposal and its potential impact.
NDIS provider MI Care has ceased operations on Magnetic Island, citing financial misuse. The closure leaves participants scrambling for support. Read the full investigation.
A Grattan Institute report reveals stark inequalities in psychosocial support across Australia. Access should be based on need, not location. Read why reform is urgent.
Dozens of elderly patients in Townsville are stranded in a medical ward, unable to be discharged due to a severe shortage of aged care beds. Their plight highlights a growing national crisis.
The WA government is collecting a $1 billion stamp duty windfall as a housing mobility crisis locks people in place. Discover the impact on homeowners and the call for tax reform.
Community groups demand NSW government honour its 30% social housing pledge for Broadmeadow redevelopment, as locals share stories of homelessness and hardship.
Hunter-based Lifestyle Solutions hit with a landmark $2.5 million penalty for failing NDIS participants in a Central Coast group home. Read the shocking details of abuse and neglect uncovered by the court.
Data reveals median wait for colonoscopy at John Hunter Hospital is 34 days, exceeding clinical guidelines. Bowel Cancer Australia warns delays risk early detection and increase patient anxiety.
Basil Zempilus examines the Cook Government's housing performance, questioning its achievements amid Perth's affordability crisis. Read the full analysis.
Human services giant APM has acquired failed NDIS provider Therapy Focus, securing jobs and continuity for 10,000 clients. The deal beats rival bidder Brightwater Care Group.
Senior bureaucrats from Treasury and DFAT face senators on the last day of Senate estimates hearings. Key topics include ISIS brides, productivity, NDIS changes, and AI use in the APS.
The ACT government has passed laws banning community appeals against public and community housing to accelerate construction. The four-year ban aims to deliver homes faster for vulnerable Canberrans.
Hunter community demands NSW government apply its 30% social housing pledge to Broadmeadow Precinct, as families remain separated due to the crisis. Join the call for action.
Canberra-based NDIS provider AbilitySeer supports over 200 participants with personalised disability services. Discover their growth from a sole trader to an 80-strong team committed to dignity and control.
The Cram Foundation celebrates a year of innovation, expanding its Supported Independent Living homes through co-design. CEO Alisha Musker outlines their commitment to choice and a future-ready organisation.