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Modular home installed in a day wins design award

Modular home installed in a day wins design award

A pre-fabricated, low-cost modular home has won the national Houses award for the best new home under 200 square metres.

PM throws down gauntlet on stalled social housing fund

PM throws down gauntlet on stalled social housing fund

PM throws down gauntlet on stalled social housing fund

PM throws down gauntlet on stalled social housing fund

The federal government's signature housing fund will be reintroduced to parliament, setting up a possible trigger for an early election.

Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors

Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors

Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors

Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors

Victoria's corruption watchdog will send evidence from a developer payments scandal to prosecutors as it pushes for planning and political donation reforms.

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Housing market recovery gears up as listings stall

Housing market recovery gears up as listings stall

Sydney continues to lead a strong rebound in the housing market after a slowdown fuelled by rising interest rates.

'Business as usual': Closing the Gap efforts inadequate

'Business as usual': Closing the Gap efforts inadequate

Australia is failing to make meaningful progress in implementing key priority reforms to improve the lives of Indigenous people.

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

Tenants whacked with biggest rent hike in 35 years

The rental market is recording solid price increases as demand for housing outstrips supply in most parts of Australia.

Union wants super profits tax to pay for social housing

Union wants super profits tax to pay for social housing

A union boss is challenging the federal government to think big and slap a super profits tax on big businesses to pay for social housing.

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Corruption report to be published after block bid fails

Corruption report to be published after block bid fails

Corruption report to be published after block bid fails

Corruption report to be published after block bid fails

Property developer John Woodman's latest push to stop the release of a corruption watchdog report has been thrown out, paving the way for its publication.

Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill

Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill

Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill

Weeks of wrangling to settle Commonwealth Games bill

The Victorian government has not reached a compensation deal with the Commonwealth Games Federation after pulling out of hosting the 2026 Games.

Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up

Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up

Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up

Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up

All options are on the table for an upcoming Victorian housing policy that premier Daniel Andrews says will be the biggest in the state's history.

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

First home buyers saving more despite soaring costs

The average time it takes to buy a first home has been cut as thrifty savers defy cost-of-living pressures and manage to put more money away towards a deposit.

Aged care residents face off against home provider

Aged care residents face off against home provider

Aged care residents face off against home provider

Aged care residents face off against home provider

Nine aged care residents are defying requests to vacate their retirement home, with the facility's provider accused of "changing its story to suit its goals."

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

Games snub unlocks cash for regional housing: Andrews

The Victorian government says cancelling the Commonwealth Games will mean more money for regional Victoria, as it continues to defend its decision.

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Rental rises tipped to slow as housing market cools off

Vacancy rates have already started to ease and price growth has begun to slow with analysts tipping further tempering in the market for rental homes.

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WA to stand alone in keeping no-fault evictions

WA Premier Roger Cook has suggested banning no-fault evictions would put an unnecessary burden on landlords as a fifth state promises to outlaw the practice.

'No cause' evictions to be banned in South Australia

Tenants in South Australia will no longer be able to be evicted from their rental homes without cause under rental reforms being proposed by the government.

Review to stop landlords skirting rent hike limits

The Queensland government has launched a review to put a stop to landlords getting around recently introduced rental caps for struggling tenants.

Greater access to accommodation for DV victims in NSW

More people will be eligible for temporary accommodation in NSW and will be able to stay longer to get back on their feet, particularly those fleeing violence.

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Tenants' new voice won't push for rental freeze

A rent freeze could help 900,000 NSW people under rental stress, but the state's new rental commissioner will focus on changes the government will implement.

Relief for tenants as rental availability frees up

Renters may be finding it a little easier to find a home as vacancy rates ease across every capital city except Brisbane.

Caravan park insurability shifts goalposts for retirees

As caravan parks across the country struggle to find insurance, tens of thousands of Australians who call them home are wondering what the future holds.

Warning defective unit balconies are risking safety

Victoria's cladding authority has sounded the alarm over defective balconies, warning safety issues are likely widespread in units.

Renters' rights in sight as NSW targets excessive hikes

Further rental market reforms have been proposed in NSW where the government aims to set its changes in stone before the end of the year.

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.

Renters at risk of stepping off 'affordability cliff'

Tenants still face sharp price increases but easing vacancy rates suggest rental growth may be losing steam.

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