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Latest news: Homelessness
Homeless services under pressure in housing crisis
More homeless people are seeking support when they've already been forced onto the streets, in data labelled "stark and alarming" by Homelessness Australia.
Dec 11, 2023
'Sleeping bag killer' culpable for homeless murder
A man who says he always wanted to kill someone has been found criminally responsible for the violent murder of homeless man Andrew Murray in 2019.
Dec 06, 2023
WA premier lashes Perth mayor as women's shelter closes
Western Australia's premier has taken a swipe at City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas for being on an overseas trip as a vulnerable women's shelter closes.
Nov 30, 2023
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Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing
As the housing crisis continues and rents rise, a coalition of housing and homelessness organisations is calling for specific measures to help young people.
Nov 14, 2023
WA town stops playing Wiggles to deter rough sleepers
The City of Bunbury has stopped playing the Wiggles' song Hot Potato on loop to deter homeless people from congregating in a park after the band objected.
Nov 03, 2023
El Nino summer taking more of a toll on homeless
As hundreds prepare to walk a week in a rough sleeper's shoes, a charity warns rising costs and climate change are making life on the streets even tougher.
Oct 05, 2023
Treasury warns rent freezes would reduce housing supply
Rent controls have been found to limit housing supply and the quality of homes, as well as disproportionately befitting high income earners.
Sep 27, 2023
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Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund
The government's $10 billion housing future fund is set to pass through parliament in a deal with the Greens for more investment in social and affordable homes.
Sep 11, 2023
Deadly fire 'a wake-up call': South African president
A deadly apartment building fire in Johannesburg has highlighted a housing crisis in the South African city, where poverty and unemployment are widespread.
Sep 02, 2023
Rental crisis supercharges discrimination: top advocate
With vacancies at historically low rates across the country, the race to secure a rental is fiercer than ever and it is weighing on vulnerable communities.
Aug 30, 2023
Rising bills, falling funds: perfect storm for refugees
Thousands of asylum seekers across Australia are struggling to make ends meet, with lower support available than for citizens.
Aug 09, 2023
Homeless services need $450m to meet rising demand
The number of people seeking support from homelessness services has soared, with high rents and record-low vacancy rates part of the problem.
Aug 03, 2023
Data tool maps NSW hotspots of housing and homelessness
Fresh analysis shows how every community in NSW is coping with rental stress, social housing and homelessness and where help is most needed.
Jul 06, 2023
Advocates slam politicians for failure on homelessness
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released Census data estimating more than one in five people experiencing homelessness identifies as Indigenous.
Jun 27, 2023
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'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise
Regional towns are faced with more rough sleepers amid a national housing crisis as new data shows nearly 40,000 people experience long-term homelessness.
Jun 23, 2023
Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis
A council's move to soften restrictions on caravans and tiny houses could ease the housing crisis and offer fertile ground for new industry, an expert says.
Jun 22, 2023
Spike in NSW homeless: 'We need to do better'
A year-long rental diary freeze, will be introduced to combat homelessness in NSW as the number of people sleeping rough spikes as temperatures plunge.
Jun 22, 2023
Public housing needed as charities face surge in demand
Staff at Sydney's Wayside Chapel are calling for an increase in public housing, saying those in need are spending almost all their income on rent.
Jun 16, 2023
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Tight rent market drives up regional Vic homeless rates
The Council to Homeless Persons has found the number of Victorians experiencing homelessness has surged in regional areas.
Jun 11, 2023
Veterans' homelessness to cost billions if unaddressed
Veterans' homelessness could cost the Australian economy up to $4.6 billion in the next 30 years if left unaddressed, a new report has found.
Jun 06, 2023
NSW failures on homeless kids 'concerning': Ombudsman
The NSW Ombudsman has identified gaps in the state's response to homeless children, finding fewer than half of those seeking crisis shelter are able to find it.
May 29, 2023
Homelessness rising, numbers of rough sleepers soaring
There's been a sharp uptick in the number of people forced to live on the streets or in crisis accommodation, with Mission Australia releasing a damning report.
May 23, 2023
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