Ley misses environment boat as Labor passes reforms
Labor passes major environmental reforms with Greens support while Coalition faces leadership crisis. Sussan Ley's passive approach criticised as government delivers key legislation.
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Decorated public servant appointed ACT Auditor-General
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
Uber Eats driver convicted for attempted kiss
A former Uber Eats delivery driver has been convicted and fined $800 for attempting to kiss a customer at her front door in what the court called inappropriate conduct.
Perth's Housing Crisis: A Statewide Shame
Perth faces a deepening housing emergency with record homelessness. Mayor Basil Zempilas calls for urgent action and community responsibility to address this crisis.
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.
Peet chases funding partners for housing expansion
Australian developer Peet plans to partner with investors for larger projects as housing demand soars. Shares surge 43% amid strategic review outcomes.
Cockburn Council Proposes Major Developer Fee Hikes
City of Cockburn considers significant increases to infrastructure contributions for developers, potentially adding thousands to project costs. Learn how this affects local development.
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.
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.
Poll: ACT voters want climate protection in new laws
Exclusive polling reveals 80% of Canberrans want climate impacts considered in Albanese government's environment laws, with Labor risking voter backlash in marginal seats.
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.
Unholy Alliance Forms Against SA Garage Bill
Greens and property industry unite against Labor's mandatory larger garage legislation. Critics call it a threat to housing affordability and urban design.
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.
Developer threatens court over 900-home estate rejection
Sydney developer Third.i considers legal action after Hunter planning panel rejects 900-lot Anambah estate, citing housing crisis concerns. Read the full story.
ACT public housing mould crisis leaves tenants helpless
Canberra public housing tenants endure dangerous mould and repair delays as maintenance contractor Programmed faces scrutiny. Housing advocates demand accountability amid growing waitlists.
Senate deadlock threatens Albanese environment laws
The Albanese government faces Senate hurdles with environment legislation as political divisions echo Rudd's climate wars. Analysis reveals falling GDP per capita and rising One Nation support.
20 Housing ACT jobs cut before Christmas
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
WA Housing Crisis: 11 Years to Save Perth Deposit
New data reveals Perth homebuyers need 11 years to save a median house deposit amid WA's housing crisis. Discover the shocking figures and what it means for the property market.
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.
East Perth's $70M Housing Project For Homeless Complete
A $70 million, 17-storey community housing project is now complete in East Perth, providing 112 apartments and 24/7 support for vulnerable West Australians.
East Perth homeless project opens amid rent crisis
WA's first Common Ground housing project opens in East Perth as Perth is named Australia's most unaffordable rental city. Learn about the government's response.
East Perth $70m Housing Project Reaches Completion
A transformative $70 million community housing project is now complete in East Perth, offering 112 apartments with 24/7 support for vulnerable West Australians.
ACT public housing residents face repair delays
ACT public housing residents endure years of repair delays and deteriorating homes despite government contracts worth millions. Read their stories of struggle.
Canberra's rental affordability title hides critical reality
New data reveals Canberra's 'most affordable rent' status obscures severe rental stress for low-income earners, with some spending over 60% of income on housing.
No affordable Illawarra rentals left for locals
The Illawarra region has no affordable rental postcodes left, with essential workers and pensioners facing severe housing stress. Discover the full impact of the rental crisis.
Perth land sales surge, highlighting housing shortage
Perth's land sales hit a record 3,683 lots in one quarter, a 51.5% jump. With supply critically low and prices soaring 50% in two years, the city's housing challenge is urgent. Discover the drivers and solutions.
Perth Rental Crisis Strangling City Life
Kath Snell reveals how Perth's shocking rental crisis is killing community spirit and forcing residents out. Discover the human impact and urgent solutions needed now.
WA Rental Crisis Hits 40,000 Households
Western Australia's severe rental crisis leaves 40,000 households in housing stress. Urgent government action needed to address this blight on our wealthy state.
Chalmers: Coalition's Net Zero No Vote Economic Insanity
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns Coalition's rejection of net zero threatens billions in Australian investments. Read why this stance risks economic prosperity.
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