Yass Valley Council halts ACT border shift over revenue
Yass Valley Council rejects moving the ACT border to keep lucrative Parkwood housing land, citing a 'substantial and growing revenue base' crucial for its financial future.
Yass Valley Council rejects moving the ACT border to keep lucrative Parkwood housing land, citing a 'substantial and growing revenue base' crucial for its financial future.
Get the latest Townsville weather forecast for today, Friday, 17 May. Expect sunny skies, a top of 31°C, and a slight chance of showers. Plan your day in North Queensland.
Cairns enjoys a perfect sunny day with a top of 31C and light winds. Get the full forecast, including UV warnings and the week ahead for Far North Queensland.
Emergency services responded to a grass fire near Downer, blocking one lane of the Federal Highway. No threat to life or property reported. Stay informed via ESA.
Townsville enjoys a sunny Tuesday with a top of 31C and light winds. Get the full forecast, UV index, and tide times for your day.
A surge in apartment projects has lifted Hunter dwelling approvals to their highest level in nearly four years. Experts warn more is needed to meet NSW housing targets.
Phil Kelleher Homes from Dunsborough has claimed five prestigious awards at the 2025 HIA and WA Housing Awards, including Regional Home of the Year for its Lomond residence. Discover the innovative designs.
A peak residents' council in Canberra's inner south has strongly opposed proposed planning changes for higher-density 'missing middle' housing, citing threats to heritage and amenity. Read the full story.
A major push is on to transform a long-closed Edmonton tourism park into a 300-lot affordable housing estate. The Cairns Regional Council is seeking state government support for the critical project.
Perth gets a brief cool change midweek with highs in the high 20s, but severe heatwave conditions persist across WA. Read the full forecast and fire risk details.
Two people suffered serious injuries in a fire at Havelock House, a social housing complex in Canberra's Turner. Emergency crews responded to the blaze on Monday morning.
Townsville's economic boom is threatened by a critical shortage of short-stay housing for workers. Industry leaders warn of project delays and a massive worker shortage unless immediate action is taken.
Townsville enjoys a sunny Thursday with a top of 31°C. Get the full forecast, including UV warnings and the weekend outlook for North Queensland.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
Canberra's housing shortage is forcing patients to languish in expensive hospital beds or be discharged into motels, straining the health system and leaving vulnerable people without support. Read the full investigation.
Townsville residents can expect a perfect sunny day with a top of 31C and light winds. Get the full forecast and plan your day in North Queensland.
Townsville residents can expect a mostly sunny day with a top of 30C. A slight chance of an afternoon shower exists. Get the full forecast and planning tips here.
Townsville residents can expect a perfect sunny day with a top of 31°C and light winds. Get the full forecast and plan your day in North Queensland.
A major 400-dwelling development in Raymond Terrace has been denied a fast-track approval by the NSW Housing Delivery Authority, deemed too dense for the area. Read the full details.
Farmers around Canberra battle a severe dry spell, with poor rainfall and high kangaroo numbers straining resources. Discover the impact and forecasts.
More than 1300 new housing lots in Western Australia remain undeveloped, over a decade after the state government first announced the plans. Discover the delays and political fallout.
Get the latest Townsville weather forecast for today. Expect mostly sunny conditions, light winds, and a top of 28°C. Perfect for outdoor plans!
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its seven-day forecast covering New Year's Eve and New Year's Day 2026. Find out if your city's celebrations will be sunny or stormy.
Townsville enjoys a perfect sunny day with a top of 31°C and light winds. Get the full forecast and plan your outdoor activities in North Queensland.
A major social housing project in Cairns faces extensive water damage, sparking political outrage. Discover the full story and what it means for Queensland's housing crisis.
Geraldton is set for a sweltering 43-degree Christmas Day, capping off a severe heatwave. Find out how the city plans to cope and the record it's chasing.
Western Australia's housing supply crisis intensified in 2025, with Perth's median home price hitting $830,000. UDIA WA's Grant Shepherd reflects on a tough year and new government initiatives aiming to boost supply and affordability for 2026.
Townsville residents can expect a mostly sunny Friday with a top of 31°C. A slight chance of an afternoon shower. Get the full local forecast details here.
Perth is set to sizzle at 41C on Christmas Day, with a severe heatwave warning. Meanwhile, Melbourne shivers at 17C. Get the full forecast and vital health advice here.
Townsville residents can expect a perfect sunny day with a top of 30°C and light winds. Get the full forecast and plan your day in North Queensland.