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.
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.
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.
Market commentator Dollar Bill's accurate calls on uranium, silver, and small-cap stocks. Now, he's eyeing a potential revival in lithium and nickel. Read his analysis.
Develop Global has overhauled its director disclosure protocols after its chairman sold over $700,000 in stock and the company failed to report another director's share purchases. Details here.
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.
The South Australian government has announced a one-off $250 payment for eligible households to help with bills this Christmas. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.
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.
A new online platform from ActewAGL is simplifying home electrification for Australians, offering personalised plans and connecting homeowners to installers. Discover how it works.
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.
The Treasury Department will review $2.3 billion in unlawful payments to states for energy rebates. Secretary Jenny Wilkinson denies any code of conduct breaches. Full details from the Senate estimates hearing.
The insurance cost for the Lake Macquarie City Council arson attack has surged to $41 million, with court revelations of a 'big developer' connection. Staff may not return until 2027.
The Albanese government's controversial freedom of information reforms are headed for a Senate defeat after the Coalition and Greens joined forces to oppose the bill. Read why critics call it a 'secrecy bill'.
WA's opposition has backed a government bill to fast-track major project approvals, but critics warn it could create new bottlenecks and sideline environmental concerns. Read the full analysis.
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.
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.
More than 180 Australian workers face an uncertain Christmas after fourth-generation family farming enterprise Dicky Bill Australia collapsed into voluntary administration. Read the full story.
7NEWS is searching for Australia's most dazzling Christmas lights displays. Enter by Dec 17 for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card or have your energy bill paid for a year!
The federal government invests $35 million in Perth-based Plico to expand solar and battery technology, helping Australian households reduce electricity costs significantly.
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.
Australian Public Service staffing costs surge to over $18 billion amid wage hikes, forcing departments to find 5% savings. Minister denies job cuts but economists warn reductions are inevitable.
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.