Two Darwin tourists had a shocking start to their Sunday when a sinkhole opened up and swallowed their rental car in Adelaide. Forced to take an Uber to the airport, they share their dramatic story.
New AI traffic cameras in Canberra issued $3.1 million in seatbelt fines in just 36 days. Hundreds of drivers dispute the penalties, claiming the technology is flawed. Read the full story.
A Canberra tenant is taking his strata company to ACAT after they demanded $4000 to review security footage for a police investigation into his stolen motorcycle. Read the full story.
Perth's rental crisis deepens as it overtakes Sydney and Brisbane, becoming the nation's second most expensive city for tenants. Discover the data and what it means for WA.
The owners of Geelong's Market Square are locked in a Supreme Court fight over their mother's multimillion-dollar estate. Discover the family dispute details.
Despite a looming deadline, one-third of Perth's metropolitan councils have failed to adopt the state's short-term rental planning scheme, raising concerns over enforcement and housing supply. Read more.
Cairns tourism leader Mark Olsen transformed a pilot strike crisis into a $1.5 million economic win. Discover how resilience and innovation saved the region's key events.
A Melbourne mother undergoing urgent chemotherapy fights Airbnb for a refund after her diagnosis forced her to cancel a family holiday. Discover the policy loophole leaving her thousands out of pocket.
Townsville businessman Troy Thompson has suffered another legal defeat in his long-running dispute with the Townsville City Council over a CBD property. Read the full details of the court's decision.
Desperate renters are paying strangers to inspect properties for them in Australia's competitive rental market. We explore the booming side hustle and what agents think.
Brendan Fraser stars in the heartwarming Boxing Day release 'Rental Family', marking his leading man return after an Oscar win. Read our review of this Tokyo-set film.
A 37-year-old man has died after losing control of a rental e-scooter in Geraldton in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Perth tenants are set to pay an extra $2200 on average for rent in 2025 compared to 2024, as a new report highlights the city's severe rental crisis. Discover the data and what it means for the market.
Perth renters faced an average $2200 annual rent hike in 2025, with house rents up $51 a week. New data reveals families are skipping meals and cutting essentials to cope with the housing crisis.
After his Oscar win for The Whale, Brendan Fraser forges a new path in the poignant Japanese drama Rental Family, exploring loneliness and connection. The film opens in Australia on Boxing Day.
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.
Western Australian renters are paying an extra $20,000 a year as rents skyrocket, pushing families to the edge. New data reveals the crisis, with urgent calls for rent caps and government intervention. Read the full story.
A Canberra property journalist with eight years of perfect rental history reveals why she still needs her parents as guarantors, exposing the harsh realities of Australia's rental crisis. Read her story.
Skydive Australia instructors in Wollongong have walked off the job over a bitter pay dispute, grounding holiday plans. The union warns of massive pay cuts under a new 'piece rate' deal.
Townsville University Hospital staff could lose up to a quarter of their wages in a bitter contract dispute. Unions warn of a devastating blow to workers and regional healthcare.
A Melbourne teacher allegedly stabbed his principal after being told his contract would not be renewed. The 37-year-old faces multiple charges following the violent altercation at Keysborough Secondary College.
The WA Government extends its rent relief program after Perth was declared Australia's most unaffordable city. Grants of $5000 will continue until June. Read more.
ACT Police are searching for six teenagers after a staff member at a Tuggeranong nail salon sustained serious facial injuries in an alleged dispute over unpaid services. Images of two girls have been released.
A new report reveals Townsville's rental vacancy rate has crashed to 0.7%, sparking fears for the city's future. Experts warn of severe social and economic consequences if action isn't taken. Read the full analysis.
Former property manager reveals shocking rental market reality in Hunter region. Learn about the application chaos and what's being done to fix Australia's housing crisis.
Virginia Giuffre's mother and sister battle over compensation from Jeffrey Epstein's victims fund as legal dispute reaches Western Australia's Supreme Court.
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
The multi-million dollar estate of Jeffrey Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre faces legal challenges in WA Supreme Court. Her sons, ex-husband and brothers contest the inheritance.
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
Fortescue Metals Group withdraws Federal Court lawsuit against former executive's green energy company. Discover the details behind this legal reversal.