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.
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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.
Hunter Photography Prize 2026: Entries Now Open
Newcastle Herald's Hunter Photography Prize is back for 2026. Open to amateur photographers in the Hunter Region. Enter by January 20, 2026 for your chance to win.
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.
Palm Island gets $30M cyclone shelter after 30-year wait
After three decades of advocacy, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council secures $30 million for a long-awaited cyclone shelter, providing safety for 4,000 residents during extreme weather events.
Hunter hospitals face budget crisis amid patient strain
Hunter New England Health requires financial bailouts as Grattan Institute reveals hospitals are 'held back by bogus budgets'. Discover the systemic funding issues affecting patient care.
$15.4B South Road Upgrade and Parklands Plan
Federal government pledges $15.4 billion for South Road upgrades and new Adelaide parklands. Historic investment to transform transport and green spaces.
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.
Perth Housing Market Reaches Critical Pressure Point
Perth's property market faces unprecedented pressure with listings at record lows and intense buyer competition. Discover what's driving the crisis and when relief might come.
Defence Housing to Add 1000 Homes in Rockingham
Defence Housing Australia plans to nearly double its Rockingham portfolio, adding 200 homes annually over five years to support Navy personnel and local economy.
High-density housing push for Lake Macquarie affordability
Lake Macquarie councillor advocates for high-density housing to combat a 34% affordability plunge. New 20-year vision targets strategic centres for growth. Read the full analysis.
Poll: Hunter voters back renewable energy investment
New polling reveals 72% of Hunter residents support government investment in renewable energy for manufacturing. Discover how this could save jobs at Tomago Aluminium.
Hunter areas surpass $100k average income
New ABS data reveals Scone and Merewether lead Hunter's income surge. Explore the economic trends reshaping the region's wealth distribution.
Hunter's high-speed rail boost: jobs and housing growth
Federal government advances high-speed rail connecting Newcastle to Sydney, promising 90,000 jobs and 40,000 new homes. Transformative infrastructure project set to reshape regional economies.
Extreme Fire Danger Warning for Hunter Region
The Rural Fire Service has declared an 'extreme' fire danger rating for the Greater Hunter on November 17, 2025. Stay informed with live updates from the Newcastle Herald.
WA Infrastructure Summit Aims to Unlock Housing Supply
UDIA WA's Infrastructure Summit tackles critical delays in power, water, and roads needed to unlock land for 90,000 new homes. Discover the collaborative solutions.
Local Governments Slam WA Housing Development Plan
Perth councils express disappointment over John Carey's housing announcement. Learn how this affects local communities and urban planning across Western Australia.
Hanson rallies Hunter supporters over housing, immigration
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson believes her party can win the Hunter seat from Labor in 2028, citing housing affordability and cost of living concerns resonating with voters.
Hunter Valley's Forgotten Mining Horses Honoured
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
35,000 New Perth Apartments Near Train Stations
WA Planning Minister John Carey announces reforms to build 35,000 apartments near 10 Perth train stations, sidelining local councils to accelerate housing development.
Cairns Social Housing Water Damage Scandal
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
QLD's $12k Renewable Energy Social Licence Toolkit
Queensland councils face $12,000 cost for social licence toolkit to navigate community renewable energy projects. Learn how this impacts Australia's green transition.
Hunter diabetes crisis hits 90,000 amid epidemic
Hunter New England faces a diabetes emergency with 90,000 cases. Experts advocate telehealth solutions and new medications to combat what's called humanity's biggest epidemic.
Perth's Density Dilemma: Minister's Stern Warning
WA Planning Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson warns Perth must embrace higher density living or risk locking the next generation out of the housing market. Learn the urgent need for urban consolidation.
E-bikes and protests divide Newcastle community
Newcastle residents clash over e-bike safety and climate protests as letters reveal deep divisions on transport, housing and environmental policy in the Hunter region.
Climate Inaction Threatens Australian Security
Former defence chief Chris Barrie warns Australia's fossil fuel approvals undermine regional stability, creating unprecedented climate migration and security threats.
Auckland's Housing Model: Solution for Perth Crisis
Could Auckland's housing reforms solve Perth's property crisis? Experts reveal how New Zealand's approach offers practical solutions for Western Australia's growing challenges.
Wollongong CBD tower gains 6 storeys in new plan
Developer Blaq Projects seeks to add six storeys to its Kenny Street complex, delivering 41 affordable homes and 33 extra hotel rooms to Wollongong's CBD under new state policies.
Planning Delays Frustrate Australian Business Leaders
Exclusive roundtable reveals mounting frustration among business leaders and local government over bureaucratic red tape stalling vital projects across Australia.
Housing Authority's Annual Audit Failure Continues
Western Australia's Housing Authority faces scrutiny as it fails yet another financial audit, raising serious questions about financial management and accountability in the state's public housing system.
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