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A decade to save for a country home as regions grow

A decade to save for a country home as regions grow

Regional Australia can look forward to more jobs and innovation, but health, housing and climate change present ongoing challenges, a landmark report says.

More jobs in regions, health and housing fall behind

More jobs in regions, health and housing fall behind

More jobs in regions, health and housing fall behind

More jobs in regions, health and housing fall behind

All Australian regions grew during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and jobs have doubled. But health, housing and climate present major challenges.

New social housing target for the sunshine state

New social housing target for the sunshine state

New social housing target for the sunshine state

New social housing target for the sunshine state

The Queensland government has pledged to build 53,500 more social homes by 2046 but construction industry delays may halt the ambitious target.

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It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

It's rubbish: TikTok MP trashes 'lazy' youth cliche

One of Australia's most-followed MPs on TikTok says older generations are too lazy and careless to show up on the platforms youth use.

San Fran horror raised amid fears for kids' home hopes

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.

Queensland to ban rent bidding as $160m in relief flows

Queensland to ban rent bidding as $160m in relief flows

Some long-awaited relief is on the way for renters in Queensland, with the state government vowing to ban rent bidding and create a portable bond scheme.

New 'driver' to reform affordable housing landscape

New 'driver' to reform affordable housing landscape

A one-stop shop will be created for social housing, affordable housing and homelessness services in NSW, "breaking the chains of bureaucracy" hurting tenants.

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Home prices climb and rate cuts could fuel more growth

Home prices climb and rate cuts could fuel more growth

Home prices climb and rate cuts could fuel more growth

Home prices climb and rate cuts could fuel more growth

The Australian market is stuck between the competing forces of poor affordability and a supply demand mismatch.

Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness

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.

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA

Western Australia has relaxed planning laws for granny flats in a bid to bolster housing supply.

Rent rises ease but 'critical need' for supply lingers

Rent rises ease but 'critical need' for supply lingers

Rent rises ease but 'critical need' for supply lingers

Rent rises ease but 'critical need' for supply lingers

Under pressure renters will continue to feel the weight of rent rises, though a report suggests the market could cool in coming months.

Public housing residents file class action against govt

Public housing residents file class action against govt

Public housing residents file class action against govt

Public housing residents file class action against govt

Residents of public housing seeking to stop their homes being demolished and rebuilt have launched a class action against the Victorian government.

House prices smash records, wiping out downturn losses

House prices smash records, wiping out downturn losses

House prices smash records, wiping out downturn losses

House prices smash records, wiping out downturn losses

Australia's housing sector has recouped all losses from the 2022 downturn to end 2023 smashing median price records across all capital cities.

Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies

Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies

Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies

Weekly rent prices soar to new record for Aussies

Australians are being smashed in a cost of living crisis with record weekly rent prices, as homelessness services experience soaring demand.

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Households waiting on building insurance settlement

There was an unprecedented number of domestic building insurance claims after the collapse of builders like Porter Davis with more than 1000 claims not settled.

Property investor tax breaks blamed for housing crisis

Scrapping tax concessions for investors and building more social housing is a vital step towards fixing the nation's housing crisis, a campaign group says.

Challenge to meet housing target laid bare in NSW

Serious issues in another major Sydney apartment complex have raised further questions over the ability of NSW to deliver on its ambitious housing targets.

'Unprecedented' rental pain warrants urgent policy fix

Renters are experiencing unbearable levels of financial stress but one territory's bold policy choice appears to be making a difference.

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Doors open to housing fund as renters fall behind

A landmark government housing fund has opened its doors to developers as new data shows rental prices grew faster than home values for a second year running.

Record Australian rent price streak finally over

The average asking price for renting a house in Australia's capital cities has remained steady after almost three years of consecutive growth.

Seachangers help Brisbane property prices top Melbourne

A wave of interstate migrants seeking sun over lockdowns has helped average dwelling prices in Brisbane surpass Melbourne for the first time in a decade.

Flight to NSW regions drives rural land tax hike

Land values have decreased across NSW by almost $50 billion, but regional areas inland have bucked the statewide trend.

No solace for city renters as prices continue to surge

Economists say there could be relief on the horizon for renters, despite prices growing in every capital city in the last months of 2023.

House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023

The Australian housing market ended 2023 on a flat note, despite respectable gains across the year, and are likely to fall going into 2024, experts say.

Digital hand for responders after devastating floods

As storms, floods and bushfires wreak havoc on Australia, a little-known company owned by the nation's governments is in demand for its digital intelligence.

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