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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.

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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 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

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.

Homelessness rising, numbers of rough sleepers soaring

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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