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Housing plea as millions more at risk of being homeless

Housing plea as millions more at risk of being homeless

A huge surge in people being on the brink of homelessness has led to renewed calls for more social housing to be built for people at risk.

It's complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless

It's complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless

It's complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless

It's complex, says advocate as power cut for homeless

As tent cities for the homeless in Australia's fastest-growing city have their power cut off, an advocate has cautioned against oversimplifying the issue.

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Housing crisis worsens amid renewed public tower debate

Debate has reignited over the redevelopment of public housing as residents continue to face ballooning rents amid stagnating social living options.

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PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

Pressure is mounting on the coalition and Greens to pass the government's housing policies with the PM accusing his rivals of blocking moves to fix the problem.

Syrian family homeless again in tight rental market

Syrian family homeless again in tight rental market

A family that escaped war-torn Syria has been uprooted again after their home in a block of units went up in flames in Sydney because of a faulty smoke alarm.

Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued

Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued

Housing approvals have risen 10 per cent off the back of a surge in new apartments as opposition parties release policies to tackle the housing crisis

Build-to-rent incentives 'may open door for predators'

Build-to-rent incentives 'may open door for predators'

Incentives to build more rental properties in the midst of a housing crisis may not improve the landscape unless protections are built in, experts warn.

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'Horrified': homeless man's recovery from the streets

'Horrified': homeless man's recovery from the streets

'Horrified': homeless man's recovery from the streets

'Horrified': homeless man's recovery from the streets

Perth man Jaron Green lived at a homeless shelter for three years, but now works at that same organisation after his "miraculous" recovery.

'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

'National shame': kids facing life on couches, in tents

For many of the 125,000 Australian children without stable housing, a life of disadvantage, crime and poor health outcomes await without intervention.

Children becoming homeless as housing crisis bites

Children becoming homeless as housing crisis bites

Children becoming homeless as housing crisis bites

Children becoming homeless as housing crisis bites

About a third of Australians experiencing homelessness are young people, prompting a plea for action on housing as even those in the market struggle with cost.

Australia's 'harrowing' youth homelessness reality

Australia's 'harrowing' youth homelessness reality

Australia's 'harrowing' youth homelessness reality

Australia's 'harrowing' youth homelessness reality

Almost one-in-10 people aged 15 to 19 said they experienced homelessness in the past year, according to a survey.

Homelessness, harm, health risks for refugee women

Homelessness, harm, health risks for refugee women

Homelessness, harm, health risks for refugee women

Homelessness, harm, health risks for refugee women

Humanitarian entrants to Australia are at much greater risk of homelessness and being hospitalised due to assault, a report has found.

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

'Universe of devastation': PM mourns spate of DV deaths

The prime minister has expressed heartbreak over "futures torn away" by domestic violence but is facing criticism over the funding of frontline services.

Indigenous homelessness centre to open in Melbourne CBD

Indigenous homelessness centre to open in Melbourne CBD

Indigenous homelessness centre to open in Melbourne CBD

Indigenous homelessness centre to open in Melbourne CBD

An Indigenous homelessness service centre is opening in Melbourne's CBD, as private rentals become increasingly unaffordable for many Victorians.

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Building programs exclude Aboriginal organisations

Victoria's truth telling inquiry has uncovered further discrimination and exclusion for Aboriginal communities already facing a tough housing market.

Regions plan for density as bush housing crisis worsens

Development plans are being revisited in the regions where councils struggle to meet housing demand as rents surge and more people find themselves homeless.

Federal budget targets housing crisis amid backlash

The federal government has announced $11.3 billion to fast-track the delivery of new homes but faced criticism for not extending further support to renters.

Street-sleeping numbers soar as housing crisis worsens

Coastal areas in NSW have experienced a surge in the number of people sleeping rough, particularly in tourist hotspots such as Byron Bay.

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Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis

Housing affordability has worsened in Australia and could be set to deteriorate further but there is no easy fix on the horizon.

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

People on low incomes are waiting even longer for secure, affordable social housing in NSW, particularly in western Sydney and the state's north.

Homelessness at record levels for working Victorians

More working Victorians are seeking homelessness services than ever before, with women and those in outer suburbs and regional hubs struggling the most.

Youth homelessness rising as housing crisis bites

Hundreds of life-size cut-outs have been erected as a reminder of growing homelessness among Australian children and young people.

'Harsh reality': homelessness workers ponder quitting

The housing crisis is taking a toll on Victoria's homelessness workers, with a survey indicating more than half are thinking about leaving the sector.

New-homes target not going to plan amid tradie shortage

Only one jurisdiction is forecast to achieve its share of a five-year national housing plan, but one premier has defended the goal over "mushy" targets.

Wait times for social housing blow out to 28 months

Wait times to acquire social housing in Queensland have blown out to more than two years with more than half of the applicants already homeless, data shows.

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