Australia’s housing shortage gets some relief thanks to double-digit growth in building approvals for apartment blocks
By state, Victoria led the pack with total dwelling approvals with an 85.1% rise in February. Queensland, South…
House prices rise for first quarter of 2026, but ‘widening divergence’ between capital cities paints future picture
Social worker Sam Clark and his partner have accepted that they will have to move away from their…
Randwick City Council calls for ban on commercial student accommodation
Cranes and scaffolding dot the skyline in these eastern Sydney suburbs, where development approvals for student accommodation trails…
How housing costs are creating an ‘almost hidden crisis’ for single parents
The past few years have been “bumpy” for Hunter and his mother. Inflation and rising rental costs bit…
Four ways to help the HENRYs
Thursday 26 March 2026 5:15 am  |  Updated: Tuesday 24 March 2026 1:41 pm Meet Henry – a high…
Building expert Kurt Hegetschweiler reveals the key questions to ask tradies as costs rise due to fuel crisis
Australian homeowners could face price increases of up to 50 per cent from tradies as the construction industry…
Australia’s housing is a laughing stock – and other nuanced observations | Housing
As the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) is set to be expanded to existing homes, RMIT housing…
The Gold Coast has transformed over 50 years. Its growth debate hasn’t
The Gold Coast has changed drastically in the past 50 years, but its growing pains remain the same.…
Australians are struggling with food insecurity and the Iran war is set to make it worse
Every Saturday, Ann Cooper is out before the sun comes up. By 7:30am she has unloaded dozens of…
Gen Z can’t afford a house. Some parents are choosing to fund down payments over college funds
A parent wants to see their kid make it in life. Maybe that’s going to a good school.…
Prolonged Middle East war and AI profitability ‘downgrades’ are major risks for economy, RBA says
The outbreak of war in the Middle East means the Australian economy is now in an environment where…
Record property profits see home owner wealth surge despite rising interest rates
Australian home owners now have the protection of a “financial shield” in uncertain times, as property resales achieve…