Housing
The real cost of buying a house
New figures released by the Housing Industry Association and Commonwealth Bank reveal Australia’s housing market is at its most affordable......
Not enough houses for Indigneous Australians in NT
Chronic overcrowding of houses and homelessness are two major problems for Aboriginal people in remote areas of the Northern Territory.......
Who is using SAAP?
The continuing gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people has been highlighted by a report, showing disproportionate use of SAAP (Supported......
The couch: a travellers new best friend
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House fireproofing can only go so far
Never again is the promise from Victorian premier John Brumby in the wake of the bushfires. He’s promising the country’s......
Tax rebates to address housing affordability crisis
Renters might be feeling the pinch in their hip pockets lately, with the housing affordability index at a 24-year low.......
Does where you live make you sick?
Our health is mostly determined by our lifestyle choices, but new studies have shown a correlation between the environmental, geographical......
First home owner boost dangerous
The recent decision to boost the first home owner scheme with up to $21,000 for first home owners is tempting......
Giving homeless people their own house keys
Sydney isn’t doing enough to address the issue of homelessness. That’s according to fledgling New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees,......
What colour is your roof?
We’re all trying to do our bit for the environment, but for businesses, the answer could be just above their......