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.
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.
WA Planning Minister John Carey announces reforms to build 35,000 apartments near 10 Perth train stations, sidelining local councils to accelerate housing development.
Argenton residents form community committee to oppose 300-apartment development above local hotel declared state-significant project. Read about their concerns.
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
SA Planning Minister defends urban expansion as essential for housing supply. New developments planned amid infrastructure challenges. Read the full analysis.
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.
Controversial changes to Wollongong's $275m WIN Grand development see cinema and public pool removed while adding more apartments. Locals call it a 'cynical disregard' for community.
Shocking new data reveals Perth house prices could skyrocket to $2.3 million within two decades, pushing home ownership out of reach for most Australians unless urgent action is taken.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Wesfarmers faces massive market retreat as soaring inflation and interest rate concerns wipe out billions in value from Australia's retail giant, signalling tough times ahead for consumers.
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.
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.
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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.