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The state government says its agencies must be held to account to ensure there are no delays to housing approvals.

Revealed: The state agencies holding up new housing in NSW

Councils are publicly named and shamed over the time they take to approve housing developments. Now it is the government’s turn. 

  • Alexandra Smith

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Victorian planning reforms will allow larger apartments and townhouses across Melbourne.

The three-storey apartment blocks coming soon to your neighbourhood

Townhouses and apartments can now be built, with fast-tracked approval, closer to footpaths and neighbours under sweeping changes.

  • Sophie Aubrey
Australia’s 47th parliament recapped.

Albanese started his prime ministership on a high. Then in one month, things started to unravel

A record-breaking election and one month that changed it all: we recap the highs and lows of the 47th parliament.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
Albanese, Ken Henry, Dutton tryptich

Cowardly politics is robbing our children blind. It’s time to be brave

Whoever wins the May 3 federal election, this is their challenge: dare to end decades of intergenerational theft.

  • Ken Henry
First home buyers can get help from the government to purchase.

No, you can’t buy a $1.3 million home on a 2 per cent deposit

Home-buying hopefuls can get a leg-up this year, but some might need to save more than they first thought.

  • Elizabeth Redman
A studio for rent in inner-city Darlinghurst available for $305 per week.

Photos reveal shocking reality of housing crisis

Finding a property to rent solo is a pipe dream for tenants on a budget, and listings lay bare the reality of their search.

  • Alice Uribe
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Rental reforms will come into effect from May.

Explained: The laws that will prevent landlords from saying no to pets

NSW Premier Chris Minns left some confused when he tried to explain the rental reforms about pets. We explain what the law actually says.

  • Frances Howe
Minns government rental reforms.

The NSW housing shake-up that will change nearly 3 million lives

An end to no-grounds evictions has been promised by several Labor leaders. After much delay, the new rental reforms finally have a due date.

  • Frances Howe
Plans for former AC/DC house

It’s a long way to the top of the tower replacing AC/DC family home

A 143.9m, 38-storey building featuring a 120-room hotel is planned for the former Sydney home of Angus and Malcolm Young, which was knocked down in December.

  • Michael Ruffles and Megan Gorrey
Rosehill Gardens at first light on Thursday.

From zero to $5 billion: Premier denies 15-year mini-city ‘land flip’ will hit budget

Chris Minns has denied that a proposal for taxpayers to buy the 25-hectare Rosehill Racecourse is a major departure from the original plan.

  • Michael McGowan

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