Hunter rental crisis: 40+ applications to find home
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.
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Perth's Housing Crisis: A Statewide Shame
Perth faces a deepening housing emergency with record homelessness. Mayor Basil Zempilas calls for urgent action and community responsibility to address this crisis.
Perth Housing Crisis: Only 17% of Homes Affordable
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.
Hunter rental crisis leaves applicants struggling
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
Property Giant Warns High-Rise Plan Can't Fix Perth Housing
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.
Worst NSW suburbs for rental bond losses revealed
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
WA volunteer Tina Baldwin wins Lifeline's top award
Bedford resident Tina Baldwin, 76, is named Lifeline Australia's Volunteer of the Year after 41 years and 33,000 crisis calls. Discover her heartfelt journey.
Green Perth Offices Get 7% Higher Rent
JLL research reveals Perth's top-rated sustainable offices can charge 7% more rent, with fully electric buildings seeing a 23.4% national premium. Discover the financial benefits of green retrofitting.
SA Child Homelessness Crisis: Suicide Leading Cause of Death
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
SA Only State Without Homelessness Peak Funding
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
$42M funding boost for domestic violence helpline
Australia's 1800RESPECT crisis service receives $41.8 million extra funding to handle unprecedented 3000% demand surge. Learn how this vital support service is evolving.
Perth named Australia's most unaffordable rental city
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 Council Rates Soar Due to COVID Rental Hikes
Western Australian homeowners face significant rate increases as councils factor in post-COVID rental value surges. Learn how this affects your household budget.
East Perth homeless project opens amid rent 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.
Canberra's rental affordability title hides critical reality
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.
No affordable Illawarra rentals left for locals
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.
Childcare crisis: Profit over children's needs
An experienced educator reveals how unrealistic childcare ratios and profit motives are pushing the sector to breaking point, compromising child safety and development.
Perth Rental Crisis Strangling City Life
Kath Snell reveals how Perth's shocking rental crisis is killing community spirit and forcing residents out. Discover the human impact and urgent solutions needed now.
Perth Named Australia's Rent Stress Capital
Perth faces Australia's worst rental crisis with 0.7% vacancy rates. New push aims to convert empty buildings into housing amid soaring demand.
WA Rental Crisis Hits 40,000 Households
Western Australia's severe rental crisis leaves 40,000 households in housing stress. Urgent government action needed to address this blight on our wealthy state.
WA Parole Denials Surge Amid Release Breaches
New data reveals a sharp increase in WA prisoners denied parole, with nearly half of those released breaching conditions. Explore the crisis impacting rehabilitation and community safety.
Australian Teens Plagued by Anxiety, Report Finds
New national report reveals Australian teenagers are experiencing unprecedented anxiety levels and future fears. Discover the key findings and urgent recommendations.
Prefab Homes Could Solve Australia's Housing Shortage
Australia faces 48,000-home annual deficit as modular housing offers faster, cheaper solution. Learn how policy changes and bank support could bridge the gap.
Aurelia's family races for millions for transplant
The family of Perth toddler Aurelia Patel is in a desperate race against time to raise millions for a life-saving heart and lung transplant overseas after Australian options were exhausted.
Kalgoorlie housing crisis blocks $120k mining jobs
Northern Star struggles to fill $120k mining roles in Kalgoorlie as housing shortage creates worker crisis. Gold boom meets accommodation bust in WA's historic goldfields.
Bali's new moped rules for Aussie tourists after crashes
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
St John WA Blames Multiple Issues for Ambulance Crisis
St John WA reveals ambulance service failures despite revenue growth. Funding disputes, mould infestations and measles outbreaks cripple response times across Western Australia.
WA education protest: Heartbreaking letters to parliament
Western Australian parents and students deliver emotional letters to state parliament protesting the education funding crisis. Read their powerful stories and demands for change.
Survey: Half of Aussie Families Struggle at Christmas
New data reveals nearly 50% of Australian families fear putting food on the table this Christmas due to cost-of-living pressures. Learn how Vinnies WA is helping and how you can support their Christmas Appeal.
New UniLodge Eases Perth's Student Housing Shortage
Perth's chronically undersupplied student accommodation market receives major boost with completion of 358-bed UniLodge facility in CBD, offering relief for international and domestic students.
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