Newcastle's central business district faces a graffiti epidemic, with business owners and residents expressing frustration over vandalism that creates a poor first impression for visitors. Council policies and community responses are under scrutiny.
Newcastle's office market is expanding with new high-quality spaces driving tenant interest, even as overall vacancy rates increase due to fresh supply entering the market.
Wollongong's CBD office vacancy rate dropped to 13.4% in early 2026, bucking a national increase. The Illawarra region shows strong demand across all building grades.
A development application for 16 two-bedroom apartments across two buildings at 228 Wharf Street in Queens Park has been lodged with the City of Canning, featuring sustainability and transport-focused design.
A $4.6 million riverfront home proposal in Rossmoyne has been reopened for public comment amid concerns the two-dwelling design could accommodate four separate residences, violating local planning requirements.
Despite a jump in loan applications after a deposit scheme, first homebuyers in Western Australia feel priced out as interest rates rise and competition intensifies.
A significant increase in first home buyer loan applications has been recorded since the expanded deposit scheme was introduced in October, indicating strong market response.
A major $250 million transformation plan has been unveiled for the St Martins Centre tower complex on Perth's iconic St Georges Terrace, promising a significant upgrade to the city's central business district.
Bunnings now sells DIY pods and cabins costing up to $42,000, taking just two days to build, as Perth faces a severe housing shortage.
A $250 million redevelopment plan for St Martins Centre on St Georges Terrace includes a luxury hotel, A-Grade offices, retail, and a potential public pool club, aiming to create a new city hub.
A stunning penthouse in Wollongong's Infinity building provides refined city living with expansive ocean, escarpment, and city vistas, premium finishes, and exceptional entertaining spaces.
A Perth man has been charged following a blaze that caused an estimated $100,000 worth of damage to a Subiaco coffee shop, with police investigating the incident.
Prominent Townsville real estate figure Phillip James Charlwood has been formally charged with sexual assault, with police alleging an incident occurred in the city. The case is now proceeding through the local court system.
A significant housing development in Townsville's Pimlico area has been announced, with plans for 150 new homes aimed at addressing local demand and boosting the property market.
Former Geelong mayor Darryn Lyons has sold his iconic Geelong palace and is urging Australian entrepreneurs to consider leaving the country for better opportunities abroad.
Bunnings Warehouse is introducing prefabricated housing pods in Perth, priced up to $42,000, with construction taking just two days, as a response to the city's severe housing shortage.
Wealthy international investors are showing keen interest in the remote Gnaraloo Station near Ningaloo, highlighting its potential for exclusive development.
Sales at Blackburne's controversial Ocean Grand tower in City Beach are poised to break Western Australian property records, marking a significant milestone in Perth's luxury real estate market.
A scathing critique of political inaction as Perth's median house price hits $1 million, leaving a generation without hope and society fracturing under pressure.
A significant inner-city Newcastle education campus, home to Alesco College for over two decades, has been listed for sale as a rare development opportunity with mixed-use zoning and heritage potential.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise interest rates today, increasing mortgage repayments and affecting renters and first-home buyers in Canberra.
A new initiative in Newcastle East is launching a comprehensive campaign to bring vibrancy back to the CBD, focusing on attracting locals with improved parking deals and collaborative business efforts.
A new public housing hub in Cairns has raised concerns among property experts about potential impacts on the local real estate market and community dynamics.
Young Canberrans are receiving million-dollar inheritances as Australia's largest intergenerational wealth transfer begins, widening economic divides and prompting complex estate planning.
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Australian property prices have surged to a new record high, but experts are warning of potential risks ahead as affordability concerns grow.
The City of Stirling is moving forward with plans to lease a long-vacant Scarborough site to a private developer for a new hotel, aiming to boost tourism and generate economic benefits.
New plans have been unveiled for a three-storey apartment block at the former Chick'n Ranch site in Geelong, aiming to boost local housing supply and urban renewal.
A devastating house fire in Gwynneville has left three residents homeless and claimed the life of a rescue kitten. The blaze, believed caused by a charging car battery, destroyed almost all possessions.
Cairns property prices have increased by $75,000 in just one year, surpassing Sydney's growth rate. This surge highlights a booming market in the tropical city, driven by strong demand and limited supply.