Cook Govt Urges Patience on Stamp Duty Reform
WA Premier Roger Cook asks for patience on stamp duty reform while Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas pushes for immediate action. Explore the debate on housing affordability.
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First Home Buyer Grant Inflates WA Property Prices
New analysis reveals WA's boosted first home buyer grant has increased property prices by 4.5%, adding $30k to the median home. Is the scheme helping or hurting affordability?
Real Wages Slump: Australia's Affordability Crisis Deepens
New analysis reveals Australia's cost-of-living squeeze is far worse for some. Discover how your location, sector, and occupation determine your financial pain and what reforms are needed now.
Perth becomes Australia's second most expensive rental city
Perth's rental crisis deepens as it overtakes Sydney and Brisbane, becoming the nation's second most expensive city for tenants. Discover the data and what it means for WA.
Voters demand migration pause as numbers hit 1.27 million
New Resolve poll shows over 60% of Australians want immigration halted for housing. Stephen Saunders argues migration policy is 'bonkers' and undemocratic. Read the full debate.
Perth property nightmare: $1m homes predicted for first buyers
Industry leaders warn Perth's property prices could hit $1 million for first-time buyers by 2026. Discover the grim forecast and what it means for the market.
Perth Rents to Jump $2200 in 2025
Perth tenants are set to pay an extra $2200 on average for rent in 2025 compared to 2024, as a new report highlights the city's severe rental crisis. Discover the data and what it means for the market.
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.
WA's 2025 Property Market Tested Buyers, Sellers, Tenants
REIWA President Suzanne Brown reflects on a challenging 2025 for WA's real estate, marked by bidding wars and rental stress. Her hope for 2026 is a more balanced market. Read the full analysis.
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.
Perth land prices hit record high, affordable pockets found
Perth's average land price has soared to a record $377,535. Discover where more affordable options exist in Serpentine Jarrahdale and Swan, supported by major new infrastructure. Explore the data and find your opportunity.
WA Families Pay $20k More in Rent, Crisis Sparks Calls for Caps
Western Australian renters are paying an extra $20,000 a year as rents skyrocket, pushing families to the edge. New data reveals the crisis, with urgent calls for rent caps and government intervention. Read the full story.
WA Sole State Without Help to Buy Scheme
Western Australia is the last state yet to implement the federal Help to Buy scheme, with the opposition blaming Labor government delays. Find out why homebuyers are waiting.
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.
Govt's Help to Buy shared equity scheme launches Dec 5
The federal Help to Buy scheme launches Dec 5, offering 10,000 places yearly. It provides govt equity up to 40% for new homes, requiring just a 2% deposit. Check eligibility now.
WA extends $5000 rent relief grants for six months
The WA Government extends its rent relief program after Perth was declared Australia's most unaffordable city. Grants of $5000 will continue until June. Read more.
Perth Housing Crisis: Only 17% of Homes Affordable
New PropTrack data reveals Perth's housing affordability crisis worsens as typical families can afford just 17% of homes. Discover the shocking figures and what's driving this crisis.
Essendon's injury curse hits new draftee Robey
Essendon's prized draft pick Sullivan Robey faces training restrictions due to back issues, sparking fan backlash about the club's infamous injury curse. Download the 7NEWS app for updates.
WA family's $3M race to save toddler's life
Perth family races to raise $3 million for two-year-old Aurelia Patel's lifesaving heart and lung transplant in the US after Australian options exhausted.
Labor's housing fund delivers just 889 homes in two years
Opposition slams Labor's Housing Australia Future Fund after only 889 homes completed, falling well short of 40,000 target. Bragg proposes coercive state measures.
Property Giant Warns High-Rise Plan Can't Fix Perth Housing
Satterley Property Group warns the Cook government's high-density housing strategy fails to address Perth's core land supply issues. Learn why experts say this approach won't solve the crisis.
Worst NSW suburbs for rental bond losses revealed
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
WA volunteer Tina Baldwin wins Lifeline's top award
Bedford resident Tina Baldwin, 76, is named Lifeline Australia's Volunteer of the Year after 41 years and 33,000 crisis calls. Discover her heartfelt journey.
Newcastle fights for social housing funds after HAFF snub
Newcastle Council pushes for federal housing funds after missing out on $10B HAFF. Over 1800 locals wait up to a decade for public housing. Read the full story.
Canberra housing: 8+ years to save deposit
New research reveals Canberra home buyers need over 8 years to save a deposit, though housing affordability shows steady improvement. Discover the key factors driving this positive trend.
Housing Affordability Reaches Record Low in Australia
Australian housing affordability hits unprecedented low in 2025, with average mortgage payments consuming over 50% of income. Discover the crisis details and potential solutions.
SA Child Homelessness Crisis: Suicide Leading Cause of Death
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
SA Only State Without Homelessness Peak Funding
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
$42M funding boost for domestic violence helpline
Australia's 1800RESPECT crisis service receives $41.8 million extra funding to handle unprecedented 3000% demand surge. Learn how this vital support service is evolving.
Perth named Australia's most unaffordable rental city
New report reveals Perth consumes 32% of average rental income as housing stress spreads across Australia. Discover the solutions being proposed to tackle the crisis.
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