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.
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Perth Man Charged After Police Turn Victim Away
Ryan Tucker faces multiple charges after a domestic violence victim was refused help at a Perth police station. The case highlights systemic failures in victim protection.
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.
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.
Bunbury Prison Officer Investigated Over Inmate Photo
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Geelong Families Hit with Toxic Sand Cleanup Bills
Geelong families confront $500+ cleanup costs after toxic kinetic sand discovery. Learn about the contamination risks and consumer rights in this ongoing product safety crisis.
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.
UN campaign targets tech abuse against women
Australia joins global UN campaign against technology-facilitated abuse. With 1 in 2 Australians experiencing digital abuse, learn how to protect yourself and access support services.
Aboriginal teen wrongly arrested at gunpoint on bus
ACT police officers wrongly arrested a 17-year-old Aboriginal teenager at gunpoint on a Canberra bus, sparking outrage over racial profiling and excessive force. Read the full story.
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.
Family evicted from unsafe rental in 24 hours
A Kirwan family was forced to vacate their hazardous rental property with just 24 hours notice after builders deemed it unsafe. Read their shocking story.
Build a Granny Flat in 6 Months in Perth
Beat Perth's housing shortage. Discover how a Summit Homes granny flat can generate up to $720/week rental income and be built in just six months using steel-frame construction.
Smart Perth Property Strategy: Buying Off-The-Plan
Discover how buying off-the-plan in Perth's heated market offers price certainty, capital growth potential, and an escape from the rental crisis. Plan your future today.
SA abortion restrictions bill defeated in Upper House
South Australia's Upper House rejects second attempt to restrict late-term abortions in 12 months. Independent MP Sarah Game's controversial bill fails 11-8. Read the full details.
BHP pays $100k for unlawful Christmas work orders
BHP must compensate 85 coal miners after Federal Court rules they were unlawfully required to work Christmas and Boxing Day without reasonable refusal rights. Landmark decision sets precedent for public holiday work rights.
SA Rental Efficiency Bill Faces Government Rejection
SA government and opposition set to reject rental efficiency bill. Better Renting CEO Bernie Barrett urges reconsideration for basic home improvements. #RentalRights
Healthcare worker jailed for patient sexual assault
A Perth phlebotomist has been sentenced to four years in jail for sexually assaulting a patient during a fake PCR test. Read the shocking court details.
Corrimal renter wins appeal against eviction
A Corrimal tenant has successfully appealed his eviction after 11 years in the same apartment, with the court citing procedural fairness issues in the original hearing over a rusty stove dispute.
Perth Lantern Festival Fails: No Lanterns For Pre-Paid Tickets
Thousands of Perth residents were left frustrated after the Water Lantern Festival ran out of pre-paid lanterns. Organisers promise refunds amid ACCC scrutiny and social media outrage.
Sussan Ley's political peril over Coalition controversies
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley faces mounting pressure as controversial Coalition comments on abortion rights and net zero targets threaten to derail her election campaign in the NSW seat of Farrer.
New Welfare Laws Alarm Human Rights Experts
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Hunter businessman demands cruise cancellation compensation
Newcastle businessman Paul Parker fights for compensation after his luxury European cruise was cancelled, leaving him thousands out of pocket and questioning consumer protections for Australian travellers.
Illawarra Birth Group Fights Freebirth Ban
A controversial Illawarra birth collective is fighting back against proposed freebirth restrictions, arguing women deserve autonomous choice in childbirth options despite safety concerns.
Tasmania's Historic LGBTQIA+ Conviction Redress Scheme
Tasmania becomes the first Australian state to offer comprehensive expungement for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff delivering a formal apology.
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