Empty Bedrooms Cost Families $1000 Weekly
Australian families are losing up to $1000 weekly by keeping spare bedrooms empty. New data reveals the staggering cost of underutilised housing space nationwide.
Australian families are losing up to $1000 weekly by keeping spare bedrooms empty. New data reveals the staggering cost of underutilised housing space nationwide.
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Join Senator David Pocock and community leaders to discuss Canberra's aquatic strategy. Free public event this Thursday at East Hotel. Bookings essential.
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