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Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues

Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues

The population of regional Australia is climbing towards 10 million, putting some towns under pressure as the escape to the country continues.

All bets are off as racecourse housing plan runs race

All bets are off as racecourse housing plan runs race

All bets are off as racecourse housing plan runs race

All bets are off as racecourse housing plan runs race

A controversial proposal to transform Rosehill Gardens into a mega housing metropolis has been rejected by members of the Australian Turf Club.

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

First homebuyers would be exempt from paying stamp duty on $1 million homes as a major party in one state tries to woo Millennials and Generation Z voters.

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Rate cut hammers in immediate spike in home auctions

Rate cut hammers in immediate spike in home auctions

Home buyers regained confidence after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates for the second time in 2025, but sellers might still need to lower their expectations.

Regional house price growth outstrips capital cities

Regional house price growth outstrips capital cities

Two regional centres either side of a state capital recorded the highest dwelling value increases so far in 2025, as capital cities reverse a decline.

Designers find the beauty in much-maligned plane trees

Designers find the beauty in much-maligned plane trees

Widely-hated plane trees are everywhere on urban streets. A Design Week exhibition shows beautiful objects can be crafted from their wood.

Hopes AI can help provide lifeline for housing crisis

Hopes AI can help provide lifeline for housing crisis

A government-backed lab hopes to provide solutions to ambitious housing targets and a cost-of-living crisis.

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Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up

Significant changes have come into effect for millions of renters, with new rules on evictions and tenant rights regarding pet ownership now in place.

Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets

Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets

Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets

Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets

Uncertainty, both known and unknown, surrounding Donald Trump's tariffs and their economic impact could spur the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates on Tuesday.

Mind the gap: $1 million homes driving up wealth divide

Mind the gap: $1 million homes driving up wealth divide

Mind the gap: $1 million homes driving up wealth divide

Mind the gap: $1 million homes driving up wealth divide

Home ownership rates continue to decline as more homes crack $1 million in value, making it harder for young Australians to keep up.

PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory

PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory

PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory

PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory

Labor will move to cut student debt as its first re-election priority with the prime minister claiming a mandate to press forward with housing reform.

Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Even workers in full-time jobs struggle to meet rental costs, charities say, while those with less income are going without essentials.

Timber 'tipping point' threatens housing affordability

Timber 'tipping point' threatens housing affordability

Timber 'tipping point' threatens housing affordability

Timber 'tipping point' threatens housing affordability

Australia faces challenges in maintaining domestic wood supply, according to a new report, making achieving housing targets even harder.

Million-dollar homes here to stay in record five cities

Million-dollar homes here to stay in record five cities

Million-dollar homes here to stay in record five cities

Million-dollar homes here to stay in record five cities

The supply of homes is increasing but prices are still at record highs, with $1 million properties the norm facing buyers in a record five Australian cities.

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Households make room as renters share living costs pain

More struggling, noodle-eating students are moving in together as rents soar in cities and pledges to fix the housing crisis dominate the federal election.

Puppies and petrol stations as Dutton keeps on trucking

After cuddling a cavoodle and chatting to an apprentice, Peter Dutton made his 10th petrol station stop of the election campaign as he tries to win over voters.

Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

The official launch of Labor's campaign in a key state sets the stage for a down-to-the-wire election battle as the prime minister looks to boost momentum.

Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged

Australians wanting to buy their first home and taxpayers looking for cost of living reprieve have become the centrepiece of the major parties' pitches.

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Inner suburb renewal plan a step towards housing target

Social housing will be built among thousands of new homes in an inner-city suburb, as part of a plan to develop near established transport and amenities.

Deal or no deal: Greens leader bristles at Labor claim

The "penny is dropping" for Labor and the coalition that minor parties and independents can't be brushed aside, Greens leader Adam Bandt says.

Some student debtors to be allowed bigger home loans

Home values have surged as the multi-trillion dollar market continues to grow, with banks adjusting student debt calculations to help borrowers keep up.

Nats pledge to help stranded Aussies on road to care

Nationals leader David Littleproud is hoping to win over voters unable to easily access healthcare, aged care and childcare as he tours regional Australia.

Star Liberal candidate slammed over housing 'lie'

An Oxford University-educated Liberal candidate has admitted she owns apartments in London and Canberra after selling herself to voters as a renter.

Foreign student cap to ease housing crisis, Dutton says

A coalition push to free up homes by capping foreign student numbers is just an attempt to scapegoat international students in the housing debate, critics say.

Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

A court has rejected a legal bid to prevent the demolition of dozens of public housing towers, but residents are considering an appeal to save their homes.

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