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.
A proposed social media ban for under-16s faces a major loophole, as experts warn kids will find ways around it using VPNs and fake details. Learn the details and what it means for Australian families.
A controversial Labor bid to mandate larger garages in new SA homes, which could have removed front doors, has failed. Critics warned of 'dunny lane' streetscapes.
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.
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.
Lake Macquarie City Council unveils strategic plans to manage a population surge of 38,000, introducing developer discounts and tiny home trials to tackle the housing crisis.
A former top bureaucrat warns Australia needs a political 'fixer' to navigate looming economic and social challenges. Discover why and what it means for the nation's future.
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.
A major whistleblower has detailed systemic corruption in Australia's offshore detention contracts. Discover the shocking allegations and the political fallout. Read the full investigation.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
Canberra public housing residents face dangerous living conditions as maintenance contractors claim funding has run out. Legal service reports alarming increase in repair neglect.
Thousands of Hunter homes fast-tracked by NSW Housing Delivery Authority face independent review after AI software used without approval. Key developments affected.
Newcastle residents are turning to backyard granny flats as smart solutions to housing shortages. Discover how these secondary dwellings create affordable options.
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
Perth faces a deepening housing emergency with record homelessness. Mayor Basil Zempilas calls for urgent action and community responsibility to address this crisis.
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
Australian developer Peet plans to partner with investors for larger projects as housing demand soars. Shares surge 43% amid strategic review outcomes.
City of Cockburn considers significant increases to infrastructure contributions for developers, potentially adding thousands to project costs. Learn how this affects local development.
Opposition slams Labor's Housing Australia Future Fund after only 889 homes completed, falling well short of 40,000 target. Bragg proposes coercive state measures.
Satterley Property Group warns the Cook government's high-density housing strategy fails to address Perth's core land supply issues. Learn why experts say this approach won't solve the crisis.
Newcastle Council pushes for federal housing funds after missing out on $10B HAFF. Over 1800 locals wait up to a decade for public housing. Read the full story.
Exclusive polling reveals 80% of Canberrans want climate impacts considered in Albanese government's environment laws, with Labor risking voter backlash in marginal seats.
Greens and property industry unite against Labor's mandatory larger garage legislation. Critics call it a threat to housing affordability and urban design.
Sydney developer Third.i considers legal action after Hunter planning panel rejects 900-lot Anambah estate, citing housing crisis concerns. Read the full story.
Canberra public housing tenants endure dangerous mould and repair delays as maintenance contractor Programmed faces scrutiny. Housing advocates demand accountability amid growing waitlists.
The Albanese government faces Senate hurdles with environment legislation as political divisions echo Rudd's climate wars. Analysis reveals falling GDP per capita and rising One Nation support.
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
New data reveals Perth homebuyers need 11 years to save a median house deposit amid WA's housing crisis. Discover the shocking figures and what it means for the property market.
New report reveals Perth consumes 32% of average rental income as housing stress spreads across Australia. Discover the solutions being proposed to tackle the crisis.