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20 Housing ACT jobs cut before Christmas

Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.

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 land sales surge, highlighting housing shortage

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.

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.

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.

ACT Uses AI to Accelerate Planning Approvals

The ACT government is implementing artificial intelligence to streamline development assessments and meet housing targets. Chief Minister Andrew Barr reveals plans for faster approvals.

Tech System Could Deliver More ACT Housing

A new digital platform, PRADS, is proposed to link developer tax concessions with affordable rentals for Canberra's essential workers, ensuring long-term housing compliance and supply.

WA Social Housing Waitlist Grows Amid Crisis

Western Australia's priority social housing waitlist surges to 3,847 applications as advocates demand immediate action from the Cook government to address the growing crisis.

Cairns grandfather assaulted in housing crisis

A Cairns grandfather was brutally attacked while protecting his grandson's bicycle, highlighting the region's escalating housing and crime crisis. Community demands immediate action.

Perth's Density Denial: Time to Grow Upwards

Perth faces a housing crisis as density denial threatens the city's future. Experts urge vertical growth to preserve suburbs and character. Read why upward expansion is crucial.

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