‘Spiritual duty’: Minister silent on heavenly housing solution
A priest whose flock sold its church to the government has backed a planned housing solution, but there’s no response from church or state.
QLD housing crisis
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Review of property taxes and charges to follow election
The Queensland Treasury will undertake a post-election review of state taxes and charges impacting the property industry, as requested by the Property Council of Australia.
‘A win for everyone’: Retirement now in 1.2m new homes target
Empty homes will be freed up and thousands more units built after the Albanese government issued 11th hour approval to add retirement villages to its 1.2m new homes target from July 1.
‘Reduce overseas investors’: New housing backlash against migration
Greater pressure is mounting on the Albanese government to cut immigration and foreign purchases of Australian homes as the housing and cost of living crisis escalates.
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Miles responds: Tent city growing in Premier’s own back yard
A tent city has sprung up in the Premier’s own electorate, with up to 30 working Queenslanders and young families living behind a service station. And they had one request for Steven Miles.
Editor’s view: We can’t let children grow up like this
These are scenes we are more used to seeing in international cities, particularly in places such as the US. Not at home. And not in the electorate of our Premier, writes the editor.
Childcare deserts turning Aussie communities into ghost towns
Young families are being forced to make life-changing housing decisions on availability of daycare, with experts warning ‘childcare deserts’ are turning some communities into ghost towns.
‘We lost everything’: Airbnbs blamed for homelessness on popular island
Formal complaints have been filed over the burgeoning number of Airbnb’s pushing out regular rental houses on a popular Queensland island, with some long-term residents now homeless.
Hidden crisis: Dark secrets of Qld coastal towns swallowed by Airbnb
A hidden crisis is “swallowing” three Queensland towns whole – and if you’ve visited them, you might be part of the problem.
‘Double whammy’: The crises fuelling a shock surge in elder abuse
Old people are being abused at shocking levels as increasing numbers of family or friend offenders are beset by twin crises.
‘Just another talkfest’: War of words over Qld housing plan
Will Steven Miles’ one million new homes by 2046 plan come true … or will it just become one badly broken promise? JOIN THE CONVERSATION
‘Can’t bring peace to Middle East’ – but Miles more confident on housing
Premier Steven Miles has dismissed fears the crippling construction materials and worker shortages will make his plan to build one million new homes by 2046 unachievable.
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