Housing

New report shows Victorian public housing wait times have skyrocketed

Victoria’s Department of Families, Fairness and Housing have released their annual report and it has shown public housing wait times have increased up to 20 months for people identified as high priority. This increase is 88 percent longer than the Victoria Government’s target of 10 and a half months. The report has caused concern for …

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Peter Dutton on Indigenous wellbeing, nuclear, and refugees

This week, Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton visited the Pilbara region in Western Australia. He addressed the media and spoke about the outcomes to be addressed for First Nations communities after the referendum, nuclear power, housing, and refugees coming from Gaza. Image: Image by Asad Khan Produced By: Asad Khan Featured In Story: Peter Dutton …

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First Nations NGO launches housing and training facility

The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation in remote Western Australia has constructed nine transitional housing units and a commercial training facility to provide suitable housing for apprentices and low-income Indigenous employees. Expressions of Interest can be made via Yurra, the construction company responsible for the completion of the project. The Ganalili Housing Program supports the cost of …

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CFMEU in turmoil

One of Australia’s biggest unions, the CFMEU finds itself in turmoil following allegations of corruption and links to organised crime. The union finds itself in hot water, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claiming that nothing is off the table. Image: Image: Courtesy R Chambers Produced By: Abhranil Hazra Featured In Story: Hon Michael McCormack [National] …

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Aussie wages lose ground

This cost of living crisis is confirmed by research done by the OECD which shows that wages growth is amongst the worst surveyed Australia is one of 60 member countries whose real incomes have gone backwards since 2019. Image: Image: Shutterstock – fiskes Produced By: Abhranil Hazra Featured In Story: Professor John Quiggen – School …

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Housing Density on the Rise

Sydneysiders like many people around Australia are feeling the pressure of a housing crisis at boiling point, as property and rent prices reach new highs. The NSW government is facing up to the task of ensuring ample housing supply to cater for Sydney’s growing population, with new planning measures that promise to increase density in …

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Alice Springs conference tackles First Nations housing concerns

The Aboriginal Housing and Homelands conference kicked off today in Alice Springs. It will discuss better ways to improve housing for First Nations peoples in the NT. The Wire’s contributors from 8CCC’s Big Brekky show started asking General Manager of Professional Services with the Central Land Council Dr Josie Douglas about the conference. Image: Image …

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