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Street-sleeping numbers soar as housing crisis worsens

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.

Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis

Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis

Supply shortfalls set to exacerbate housing crisis

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

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

Housing wait times top five years in parts of NSW

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.

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Homelessness at record levels for working Victorians

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

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

'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

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.

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Wait times for social housing blow out to 28 months

Wait times for social housing blow out to 28 months

Wait times for social housing blow out to 28 months

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.

Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

Groups call for federal action on youth homelessness

More than 80 organisations from across Australia have called on the federal government to address youth homelessness as the budget approaches.

'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

'Once-in-lifetime housing crisis' engulfing Vic: body

Victoria's peak homelessness body has criticised the government for cutting homelessness programs in the middle of a "once-in-a-lifetime housing crisis".

Employed yet homeless become new face of housing crisis

Employed yet homeless become new face of housing crisis

Employed yet homeless become new face of housing crisis

Employed yet homeless become new face of housing crisis

One quarter of homeless people have a job but the housing crisis leaves them with no alternative, say advocates pushing for greater investment in social homes.

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Unions and sector representatives are calling for an increase in homelessness support funding as demand continues to rise.

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

NSW mulls levy on Airbnb rentals to fix housing crunch

A levy on Airbnb-style short rentals is one option being considered by the NSW government to help address the worsening lack of housing options.

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

Homeless hotspots on the rise with soaring rents

An increase in the number of people accessing specialist support services for homelessness has appeared in areas where rents have risen sharply.

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San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

When it comes to home ownership, the older you are and the earlier you buy, the better off you are, leaders have been told at a summit.

Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

The Queensland government has launched a homelessness review with specialist support services also receiving a $390 million funding boost.

Support groups had to turn more homeless away in 2023

The peak body for homelessness support says members have reported more incidences of turning people away in 2023.

No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help

Indigenous people experience homelessness at higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians. Advocates are calling for support of Indigenous-led solutions.

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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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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