WA housing body calls for budget action to boost supply
UDIA WA outlines key budget priorities to accelerate housing delivery and reduce costs for Western Australians. Read their plan to ease the state's housing crisis.
UDIA WA outlines key budget priorities to accelerate housing delivery and reduce costs for Western Australians. Read their plan to ease the state's housing crisis.
WA Labor's $10,000 tradie incentive fails to meet local training goals, bringing in over 1000 skilled migrants instead. Read the full analysis of the scheme's shortcomings.
A new two-storey childcare centre is planned for Merriwa, WA, to address the critical shortage of early learning places. The proposal includes 11 rooms for 189 children. Read about the development plans and community impact.
A $20 million apartment development in Belmont is back before Lake Macquarie Council, seeking to slash fees under new rules designed to boost housing supply. Read the latest on the policy shift.
Major travel disruption at Sydney Airport as air traffic control staff shortage forces dozens of flight cancellations. Passengers stranded, airlines scramble. Check your flight status now.
Cairns Councillor Brett Moller questions the concentration of social housing in Edmonton, calling for 'common sense' and a city-wide approach to distribution. Read his concerns.
A new report reveals Australia's projected housing market growth for 2025 is significantly slower than the 1980s boom. Discover the data and expert analysis behind the trend.
Labor MP Michael Healy launches blistering attack on LNP's record on Cairns social housing, revealing a dire shortage and stalled projects. Read the full investigation.
WA industry groups sound alarm over skills shortages jeopardising AUKUS and energy projects, as a retired UK Admiral predicts program failure. Can the state deliver?
Health authorities warn of a brutal flu season as the fast-spreading 'Super K' strain infects thousands. Get the latest advice on symptoms, testing, and vaccine availability.
Canberra clinics report being overwhelmed with new patients since federal bulk-billing incentives began. Discover the surge in demand and the challenges of recruiting doctors.
Perth's property market faces a severe shortage with listings at a record low, triggering fierce competition among buyers. Discover the data and expert insights driving the summer scramble.
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 national car club abandons plans for a 200-person meeting in Wollongong due to a critical shortage of affordable hotel rooms, highlighting a major hurdle for the city's visitor economy.
A landmark affordable housing project on Newcastle's last undeveloped rail corridor faces fierce opposition from locals demanding green space. The clash highlights the city's growing pains.
A critical shortage of veterinary services is leaving hundreds of thousands of Australians and their pets in the lurch. Discover the regions most affected and what's being done.
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 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.
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's 2025 progress, led by Port Kembla's major rezoning, unlocks thousands of jobs in clean energy and manufacturing. Industry leaders warn the region must act now or risk losing its strongest position in a generation.
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.
A new $12.4 million childcare centre is set to replace several homes in Hamlyn Heights, Geelong. The 124-place facility promises to ease local childcare shortages. Read more about the development plans.
Kiama Council greenlights 23 new rooms for Mercure Gerringong, tackling the Illawarra's critical tourist accommodation shortage. Plans include a rebrand and new facilities.
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.
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.
Fremantle's beloved Harbour Theatre, a community staple since 1963, is considering winding up due to venue instability and a critical volunteer shortage. A final decision is expected early next year.
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.
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.
Wanniassa Family Practice closed permanently with a text, leaving patients without care and sparking concerns over medical records. The move worsens Canberra's GP shortage crisis.
Western Australia's forecast gas shortage is now less severe and later than expected, but deficits loom in the 2030s. Demand is projected to peak in 2030. Read the latest AEMO analysis.