WA Mortgage Debt Jumps $75k Before Home Buyer Scheme
Western Australian mortgage sizes skyrocket by $75,000 as buyers rush to beat Labor's Help to Buy scheme. Discover the impact on property market and first home buyers.
Western Australian mortgage sizes skyrocket by $75,000 as buyers rush to beat Labor's Help to Buy scheme. Discover the impact on property market and first home buyers.
Treasury analysis finds no direct evidence linking First Home Loan Deposit Scheme to house price increases. Scheme helped over 110,000 Australians buy homes since 2020.
ACT Policing's targeted raid in Moncrieff reveals sophisticated indoor cannabis cultivation operation with hundreds of plants seized in ongoing crackdown on drug activity.
Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.
The ACT government is seeking to fast-track Canberra's new northside hospital by preventing third-party appeals against its construction, aiming to avoid delays and meet growing healthcare demands.
The ACT government is revolutionising sewerage charges with a consumption-based model that could save efficient households hundreds annually while promoting sustainable water use across Canberra.
Tasmania becomes the first Australian state to offer comprehensive expungement for historical LGBTQIA+ convictions, with Premier Jeremy Rockliff delivering a formal apology.
The ACT government's ambitious plan to deliver 30,000 new homes by 2030 is under serious threat, with new analysis revealing significant construction delays and infrastructure bottlenecks putting the crucial housing goal at risk.
Anthony Albanese's landmark free solar electricity initiative leaves Canberra households in the dark as the ACT territory is conspicuously absent from the national rollout plan.
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil defends government's HomeBuilder scheme against claims it overheated Australia's housing market, sparking heated parliamentary debate about housing affordability.
ACT police launch major probe into speeding after fatal motorcycle collision on Southern Cross Drive, as authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
The Australian Capital Territory has made history as voluntary assisted dying becomes legally accessible. Discover how the landmark legislation works, eligibility criteria, and safeguards.
In a landmark move, Uniting NSW.ACT becomes the first major aged care provider in the region to formally support voluntary assisted dying, ensuring residents can access end-of-life choices without fear of eviction.
Major transport disruptions hit Canberra as Commonwealth Avenue Bridge closure and light rail delays create perfect storm for commuters. What you need to know about the ongoing chaos.
The ACT faces a growing crisis as invasive tree roots cause millions in damage to sewer systems, with thousands of blockages reported annually. Discover how Canberra is fighting back against nature's underground invasion.
Former federal department secretary Andrew Metcalfe has been appointed as the new director-general of the ACT Education Directorate, bringing decades of public service experience to Canberra's education system.
Four Canberra sporting icons have been inducted into the ACT Hall of Fame, celebrating their extraordinary contributions to Australian sport across rugby, athletics, broadcasting and football administration.
Thousands of Canberrans laced up their running shoes for The Canberra Times Fun Run, transforming the city's streets into a vibrant celebration of fitness and community spirit across multiple race distances.
A Canberra motorcyclist has died following a devastating collision with a stationary truck in Fyshwick, prompting ACT police investigations into the Tuesday morning incident.
Serious concerns about potential abuse within Canberra's guardianship system have sparked demands for an independent investigation into the protection of vulnerable adults.
The latest Regional Wellbeing Survey reveals Canberra has outshone all other Australian capital cities in overall wellbeing, with residents reporting superior life satisfaction, health outcomes and community connection.
A groundbreaking report exposes how extreme boredom in Canberra's jail is driving inmates toward drug use, with lockdowns creating a perfect storm for substance abuse behind bars.
New analysis reveals Canberra's light rail network is costing taxpayers significantly more than projected, with Stage 2A facing major budget blowouts and operational challenges.
ACT Health staff have collaborated with Solomon Islands counterparts to establish the nation's first dedicated palliative care unit, transforming end-of-life care in the Pacific region.
ACT Police launch major road safety operation with high-tech enforcement to catch seatbelt offenders as alarming statistics reveal widespread non-compliance.
Discover the emotional journey behind Canberra's groundbreaking voluntary assisted dying legislation, making the ACT the first Australian jurisdiction to pass such laws through its own parliament.
Disturbing revelations emerge as former Canberra AFL coach faces multiple child abuse charges, sending shockwaves through local sporting circles.
Canberra police have uncovered a significant theft operation, seizing over $50,000 worth of stolen merchandise including power tools, bicycles, and construction equipment in a targeted raid on a Monash property.
A revolutionary $50 million dementia village is coming to Curtin, offering home-like care and independence for ACT residents. Discover how this groundbreaking facility will change aged care in Canberra.
Canberra's football community reels as Gungahlin United FC faces financial collapse with massive debts, forcing the club to call an emergency meeting to determine its future.