CFA volunteers use 30yo trucks as Premier defends funding
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan defends $80M CFA funding amid volunteer fury over ageing fire trucks. As bushfires rage, crews face 40C heat in vehicles without aircon. Read the full story.
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Hunter housing approvals surge on apartment growth
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 Wins Five Housing Awards in 2025
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.
Edmonton tourism park to be replaced by affordable housing
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.
Townsville's worker shortage crisis without housing
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.
Patients stuck in $1000-a-day beds due to housing crisis
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.
Cruise ship passengers stranded after PNG reef grounding
Eighty travellers are back in Australia after their luxury cruise ship ran aground off Papua New Guinea. The Coral Adventurer's 12-day voyage ended abruptly, sparking passenger outrage and an investigation.
Coral Adventurer runs aground off Papua New Guinea
Cruise ship Coral Adventurer grounded on a coral reef off Papua New Guinea. All 120 passengers and crew are safe, with 80 guests flown back to Australia. Read the latest details.
Federal policies blamed for ACT's deepening financial crisis
Canberra's financial pressures are a direct result of federal funding models and planning restrictions, not local mismanagement. Experts argue the system is broken. Read the full analysis.
Cherry picker and Ming vase inspire new Braddon mural
Artist Lawrence Tan spent 17 days suspended in a cherry picker to create 'Flourish', a massive native flora mural in Canberra's Braddon, funded by a $36,000 grant. Discover the story behind the artwork.
400-home Raymond Terrace proposal knocked back
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.
1300 WA Housing Lots Idle for Over 10 Years
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.
Cruise ship runs aground off Papua New Guinea coast
An Australian cruise ship with 80 passengers is stranded on a coral reef off Papua New Guinea. All are safe as authorities plan a rescue. Read the latest updates.
Cairns social housing project hit by major water damage
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.
WA's 2025 Top Year 12 Students in Every Subject Announced
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority has named Western Australia's top-performing Year 12 students for 2025 across every subject. Discover the academic champions and their schools.
Canberra flower planter maintenance cost jumps $100k
The annual cost for Canberra's Civic and Braddon flower boxes has surged by more than $100,000. Discover the details of the new contract and who foots the bill.
WA's 2025 Housing Crisis: Record Prices, Policy Response
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.
ERA approves 33% price hike for Dampier to Bunbury pipeline
WA's Economic Regulation Authority approves a major price rise for the Dampier to Bunbury gas pipeline, set to cost users nearly $1 billion more over five years. Discover the impact on bills and the energy transition.
New $7.5m Fremantle Social Housing for Over-55s Announced
The WA government commits $7.5 million for a new seven-storey social housing apartment block on Queen Victoria Street in Fremantle, dedicated to residents aged 55 and over.
Social housing plan for Bannockburn seeks state approval
Catholic Care Victoria has submitted plans for a new 30-unit social housing development in Bannockburn. The project aims to address the critical shortage of affordable homes in the Golden Plains region.
First look at Canberra's revamped Garema Place
Canberra's Garema Place reopens after lengthy redevelopment, drawing mixed reactions from locals. Is the new sand-toned concrete plaza an improvement or a missed opportunity?
Albo's high-speed rail passion, but funding details scant
PM Anthony Albanese reaffirms his passion for high-speed rail but reveals little on funding the crucial Sydney to Newcastle leg. Get the latest on the $70m development phase and the 2037 target.
Shocking sacrifices made in Perth's housing crisis
Perth's housing crisis forces residents into extreme measures: skipping meals, working multiple jobs, and delaying medical care just to keep a roof overhead. Discover the human cost.
80-Unit Social Housing Complex Proposed in Cairns' Westcourt
Access Community Housing has unveiled plans for an 80-unit social housing complex in Westcourt, Cairns. The project aims to tackle the city's housing crisis. Read more about the proposal and its potential impact.
ACT pays Instagrammers $35k for Christmas city campaign
The ACT City Renewal Authority has invested $35,000 in a social media campaign, paying local influencers to promote Christmas activities in Civic and Braddon to counter low foot traffic.
Council seeks special disaster funding for landslip victims
Newcastle Council urges state government to provide special disaster funding for 16 households displaced by the New Lambton landslip, facing financial ruin and trauma as insurance support runs out. Read the full story.
WA Government's $1bn Stamp Duty Benefit from Housing Crisis
The WA government is collecting a $1 billion stamp duty windfall as a housing mobility crisis locks people in place. Discover the impact on homeowners and the call for tax reform.
Govt urged to commit to Broadmeadow social housing
Community groups demand NSW government honour its 30% social housing pledge for Broadmeadow redevelopment, as locals share stories of homelessness and hardship.
Child sex offender's new parole bid blocks victim's career
Robert Marc Windsor, jailed for horrific child sex crimes, is set for another parole hearing. His brother and survivor, Mitchell, says the process forces him to delay his paramedic graduate application.
Zempilus critiques WA government's housing record
Basil Zempilus examines the Cook Government's housing performance, questioning its achievements amid Perth's affordability crisis. Read the full analysis.
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