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.
Perth councils express disappointment over John Carey's housing announcement. Learn how this affects local communities and urban planning across Western Australia.
WA Planning Minister John Carey announces reforms to build 35,000 apartments near 10 Perth train stations, sidelining local councils to accelerate housing development.
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
Queensland councils face $12,000 cost for social licence toolkit to navigate community renewable energy projects. Learn how this impacts Australia's green transition.
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.
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The Property Council urges the WA Government to take planning powers from councils blocking housing development, citing the worsening housing crisis. Read the full story.
Queensland's draft Far North Regional Plan targets 48,485 new homes by 2046. Have your say on housing and infrastructure needs. Public consultation open until Jan 5, 2026.
One of the last residential homes in Canberra's historic 1930 Manuka Housing Precinct is for sale. This rare piece of capital history offers heritage charm and modern comforts.
Former defence chief Chris Barrie warns Australia's fossil fuel approvals undermine regional stability, creating unprecedented climate migration and security threats.
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.
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.
Exclusive roundtable reveals mounting frustration among business leaders and local government over bureaucratic red tape stalling vital projects across Australia.
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.
The Cook Government has sold 18 affordable housing apartments in East Perth for $18 million as part of a landmark project aimed at helping low-income earners get into the property market.
New research reveals how strategic townhouse and apartment development in major cities could dramatically improve housing affordability for Australians.
Soaring house prices have triggered Townsville's most significant construction surge since 2020, with billions in development projects transforming the city's landscape and creating unprecedented opportunities for homeowners and investors alike.
Discover how Perth families are revolutionising living with multi-generational homes that combine privacy with togetherness, solving housing affordability while keeping families connected.
New forecasts reveal Canberra's property market is set for significant growth by 2026. Discover the emerging trends, affordable suburbs, and economic factors driving this transformation.
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.
WA Premier Roger Cook's ambitious plan to transform Perth's riverside precinct has been officially scrapped after costs ballooned beyond $1 billion, dealing a major blow to the city's urban renewal hopes.
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.
The McGowan government is throwing a $600,000 lifeline to housing industry groups in a bold move to combat Perth's severe builder shortage and accelerate construction across Western Australia.
Chief Minister Andrew Barr signals willingness to adjust Lease Variation Charges to make housing projects financially viable amid Canberra's affordability crisis.
A significant residential development featuring 20 modern townhouses is proposed for Oak Flats, promising to reshape the suburb's housing landscape while addressing local demand.
A major transformation is coming to Kiama as plans for 450 new apartments across eight storeys get the green light, promising to reshape the coastal town's landscape and address housing demands.
A landmark redevelopment is planned for Canberra's Belconnen transit hub, featuring residential apartments, commercial spaces, and significant public transport upgrades that will reshape the northern suburb.
Kiama's former council depot is poised for a dramatic makeover with plans for 450 new homes, promising to address the housing crisis while revitalising prime coastal land.
The WA Labor government faces fierce criticism for pouring millions into questionable local projects while treating taxpayers with contempt. Are your rates being wasted on political vanity?
Exclusive analysis shows Perth's infill housing targets are failing as John Carey admits to 'density challenges' while defending the state government's housing strategy amid a deepening crisis.