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Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

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.

Deadly fire 'a wake-up call': South African president

Deadly fire 'a wake-up call': South African president

Deadly fire 'a wake-up call': South African president

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.

Rental crisis supercharges discrimination: top advocate

Rental crisis supercharges discrimination: top advocate

Rental crisis supercharges discrimination: top advocate

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.

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Rising bills, falling funds: perfect storm for refugees

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.

Homeless services need $450m to meet rising demand

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.

Data tool maps NSW hotspots of housing and homelessness

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.

Advocates slam politicians for failure on homelessness

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.

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'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise

'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise

'Can't keep up': regions grapple with homelessness rise

'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.

Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis

Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis

Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis

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.

Spike in NSW homeless: 'We need to do better'

Spike in NSW homeless: 'We need to do better'

Spike in NSW homeless: 'We need to do better'

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.

Public housing needed as charities face surge in demand

Public housing needed as charities face surge in demand

Public housing needed as charities face surge in demand

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.

Tight rent market drives up regional Vic homeless rates

Tight rent market drives up regional Vic homeless rates

Tight rent market drives up regional Vic homeless rates

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.

Veterans' homelessness to cost billions if unaddressed

Veterans' homelessness to cost billions if unaddressed

Veterans' homelessness to cost billions if unaddressed

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.

NSW failures on homeless kids 'concerning': Ombudsman

NSW failures on homeless kids 'concerning': Ombudsman

NSW failures on homeless kids 'concerning': Ombudsman

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.

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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.

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