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.
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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.
Hunter rental crisis leaves applicants struggling
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
Hunter youth face cost of living crisis despite employment
New Mission Australia survey reveals Hunter youth are more employed but stressed about housing and living costs. Discover the key findings and what needs to change.
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.
Green Perth Offices Get 7% Higher Rent
JLL research reveals Perth's top-rated sustainable offices can charge 7% more rent, with fully electric buildings seeing a 23.4% national premium. Discover the financial benefits of green retrofitting.
Emma Garlett: Climate Change and Indigenous Connection
Noongar woman Emma Garlett explores how changing seasons signal land stress and why Indigenous knowledge matters for Australia's environmental future. Learn more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WA Council Rates Soar Due to COVID Rental Hikes
Western Australian homeowners face significant rate increases as councils factor in post-COVID rental value surges. Learn how this affects your household budget.
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.
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 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.
Perth Named Australia's Rent Stress Capital
Perth faces Australia's worst rental crisis with 0.7% vacancy rates. New push aims to convert empty buildings into housing amid soaring demand.
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.
How to Cope With Family Differences During Holidays
Expert advice from Anxiety Aunt on navigating family tensions during festive season. Learn practical strategies for maintaining peace while embracing differences with loved ones.
Bali's new moped rules for Aussie tourists after crashes
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
Cummins on track for Gabba Test return after injury
Australian captain Pat Cummins provides positive update on back injury recovery, targeting December 4 Gabba Test return. Read the latest Ashes news.
Police seek men over Braddon altercation, head injury
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.
ACT Uses AI to Accelerate Planning Approvals
The ACT government is implementing artificial intelligence to streamline development assessments and meet housing targets. Chief Minister Andrew Barr reveals plans for faster approvals.
Aussie mums are quietly quitting Christmas traditions
Exhausted Australian mothers are rebelling against festive burnout by 'quiet quitting' Christmas. Discover why traditions like Elf on the Shelf are being abandoned for a simpler, more joyful holiday season.
Survey: Half of Aussie Families Struggle at Christmas
New data reveals nearly 50% of Australian families fear putting food on the table this Christmas due to cost-of-living pressures. Learn how Vinnies WA is helping and how you can support their Christmas Appeal.
New UniLodge Eases Perth's Student Housing Shortage
Perth's chronically undersupplied student accommodation market receives major boost with completion of 358-bed UniLodge facility in CBD, offering relief for international and domestic students.
Family evicted from unsafe rental in 24 hours
A Kirwan family was forced to vacate their hazardous rental property with just 24 hours notice after builders deemed it unsafe. Read their shocking story.
ACT Schools Asbestos Shutdown: Timeline of Events
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
Child struck by car outside Canberra school, police appeal
ACT Policing is urging witnesses to come forward after a child was struck by a vehicle outside Gold Creek High School in Nicholls last month. The child sustained minor injuries.
ACT needs 80+ paramedics to fix ambulance crisis
An honest review reveals the ACT Ambulance Service is critically understaffed, needing over 80 paramedics. Night shifts are failing 96% of the time, risking response times.
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