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.
Western Australia is the last state yet to implement the federal Help to Buy scheme, with the opposition blaming Labor government delays. Find out why homebuyers are waiting.
Robert Marc Windsor, jailed for horrific child sex crimes, is set for another parole hearing. His brother and survivor, Mitchell, says the process forces him to delay his paramedic graduate application.
Basil Zempilus examines the Cook Government's housing performance, questioning its achievements amid Perth's affordability crisis. Read the full analysis.
Australia faces potential oil supply disruptions as the Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates, threatening global energy security and local fuel prices. Read the full analysis.
The federal Help to Buy scheme launches Dec 5, offering 10,000 places yearly. It provides govt equity up to 40% for new homes, requiring just a 2% deposit. Check eligibility now.
The Crownview apartment complex in Wollongong remains vacant due to serious defects, despite a severe housing crisis. Buyers await resolution a decade on. Read the full investigation.
NSW Police prepare for a pro-Palestine rally on Sea Cliff Bridge this Sunday, emphasising public safety after crowd crush fears at a previous Sydney march. Read the latest details.
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.
An 18-year-old Sydney student has disappeared while swimming at an unpatrolled beach during his Schoolies break. The search resumes Tuesday amid a spate of NSW beach tragedies.
Emergency services suspend search for 18-year-old swimmer at Little Bay Beach near South West Rocks. Multi-agency operation to resume Monday morning.
Major maintenance work on the South Coast rail line sees buses replacing trains. The NSW government invests $423 million to upgrade the critical transport corridor, improving reliability for millions of commuters.
Explore Australia's breathtaking black sand beaches that rival international destinations. From Honeysuckle Beach's wild beauty to geological wonders, discover coastal gems beyond the usual white sands.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces the airline's largest-ever fleet renewal and a push for a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel industry, promising 13,000+ jobs for Australia.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces the airline's largest-ever fleet renewal and pushes for a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel industry, promising 13,000+ jobs for Australia.
Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson announces the largest fleet renewal in its history and a push for a homegrown sustainable aviation fuel industry, set to create over 13,000 jobs for Australia.
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.
Thousands in Newcastle, Maitland, and the Central Coast face ongoing blackouts after severe storms. Ausgrid crews work to restore power amid widespread damage. Report hazards to 13 13 88.
A 76-year-old man has died after a tree fell during a severe storm on the NSW Central Coast. The storm left 35,000 homes without power and prompted over 1000 SES calls.
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
25 NSW public schools are closed as catastrophic fire danger ratings hit the Lower Central West Plains. The NSW RFS urges residents to relocate early for safety.
New research reveals Canberra home buyers need over 8 years to save a deposit, though housing affordability shows steady improvement. Discover the key factors driving this positive trend.
As COP30 climate summit approaches, Australia faces pressure to lead fossil fuel phase-out. Will global talks deliver binding commitments? Analysis inside.
Australian housing affordability hits unprecedented low in 2025, with average mortgage payments consuming over 50% of income. Discover the crisis details and potential solutions.
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.
WA's first Common Ground housing project opens in East Perth as Perth is named Australia's most unaffordable rental city. Learn about the government's response.
Expert analysis reveals Australia's defence vulnerability lies not in invasion but supply chain disruption. Learn why fuel security and national resilience matter more than traditional defence spending.
New data reveals Canberra's 'most affordable rent' status obscures severe rental stress for low-income earners, with some spending over 60% of income on housing.
The Illawarra region has no affordable rental postcodes left, with essential workers and pensioners facing severe housing stress. Discover the full impact of the rental crisis.
Perth's land sales hit a record 3,683 lots in one quarter, a 51.5% jump. With supply critically low and prices soaring 50% in two years, the city's housing challenge is urgent. Discover the drivers and solutions.