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The absence of essential infrastructure like roads and sewer pipes could undermine the government’s housing target.

Councils accuse Albanese government of preferencing inner-city housing

The government is already behind on its target of 1.2 million new homes. A lack of roads and sewer pipes could mean it falls even further behind.

  • Shane Wright

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Wynnum Suburban Renewal Precinct Plan community backlash.

NIMBYism or valid fears? The 15-storey plan that has this bayside community seeing red

Incensed residents say high-rises will change the character of their village and ruin their way of life. The council argues more housing is needed.

  • William Davis
Jim Slattery and Kirsty Hopper recently purchased a townhouse in Lyndhurst.

Melbourne’s townhouse boom is happening, but not where it’s meant to

Medium-density housing approvals are booming in Melbourne’s outer suburbs, but sliding in well-serviced suburbs where the government aims to build more homes.

  • Adam Carey
73 year-old Bill McKenzie lives in the public housing towers at 150 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park

A sewing circle, a home, a lifeline: the community under threat as older people’s homes to be torn down

Thirteen elderly-only towers are on the demolition list. For frail residents, they fear the forced move could be a life-ending trauma.

  • Rachael Dexter
QShelter CEO Fiona Caniglia and Head of Development at Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute Dr Tom Alves.

Olympics could make or break our housing crisis, report warns

Queensland’s peak housing body fears an influx of workers and visitors will put pressure on a housing market that’s already facing challenges.

  • Dominique Tassell
The government developer Landcom is delivering 1500 new homes in Chatswood

The metro site being turned into 1500 homes on Sydney’s north shore

The state government has committed to building well-located housing for essential workers, with the latest development planned for Chatswood.

  • Alexandra Smith
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Taller residential buildings will be permitted in Indooroopilly and Carindale, while Nundah will also get more units under council’s plan.

More apartment towers to be built around major Brisbane shopping centres

Taller apartment towers will be permitted in Indooroopilly and Carindale, while Nundah will also get more high-density development under a council plan.

  • William Davis
High-amenity Melbourne suburbs.

Melbourne suburbs that boast the most amenities – but lack one type of home

Some of Melbourne’s desirable inner-city and south-eastern areas have the best access to local services, but new research shows what’s missing.

  • Caroline Zielinski
High-amenity Sydney suburbs.

Sydney suburbs with the most amenities – but without one type of home

Some of Sydney’s desirable inner-city and coastal areas have the best access to local services, but new research shows what’s lacking.

  • Alice Uribe
Tents being destroyed at an encampment in April after Moreton Bay Council made camping on public land illegal.

SEQ council ordered to stop removing tents of rough sleepers

The decision comes ahead of a hearing in November to determine whether the council’s decision to make public camping illegal violates human rights.

  • Courtney Kruk

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