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An artist’s impression of the proposed Parramatta North rezoning, with Parramatta’s fast-growing CBD in the background.

There’s a plan for 2500 new homes in Parramatta. Heritage advocates say it can wait

Heritage advocates want to wait four more years to finalise plans. Tasked with fixing the housing crisis, the state government says that doesn’t make sense.

  • Megan Gorrey

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Young people are leaving Sydney at an alarming rate, as the community grapples with unaffordable housing costs.

‘A city with no future’: The real cost of Sydney’s housing crisis

Without bold and decisive action on housing, Sydney is hurtling towards being a city with no future, a panel of young experts has warned.

  • Nick Newling, Cindy Yin, Penry Buckley, Daniel Lo Surdo, Kayla Olaya and Frances Howe
Running repairs to the hot water system in Millie Muroi’s former Sydney apartment.

I’ve lived in three cities in three years. Returning to Sydney is the one I fear

Two types of blockage have played unpleasant roles in my housing affordability awakening. Here’s what we need to do differently.

  • Millie Muroi
Coastal erosion at Wamberal Beach is a significant environmental issue to be tackled by the new council.

These houses were sinking into the ocean. Now a council wants to fix it

After four years in administration, the Central Coast Council is prioritising the environment, infrastructure and housing.

  • Nick Newling
The state government is still mulling plans for the final piece of the Barangaroo urban renewal project.

The metro station opened months ago. The $2 billion development above is stuck

The final piece of the foreshore to be developed has been converted into an outdoor cinema and pickleball court as planning authorities mull its fate.

  • Megan Gorrey
Underutilised land in Sydney.

Are cemeteries, rifle ranges and greyhound tracks the future of Sydney’s housing?

A number of drastic actions to target the city’s pain have been suggested. Some might unlock the solutions to making housing affordable.

  • Nick Newling and Cindy Yin
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Lord Mayor Nick Reece said he would not take donations from developers in the City of Melbourne in the election campaign.

Property owner donated to Nick Reece’s campaign two days after crucial vote

The lord mayor accepted a donation from Audi Centre Melbourne after voting to discontinue part the West Melbourne street adjoining the business.

  • Cara Waters
NSW’s DA system is a maze holding up housing supply.

‘As confused as it is confusing’: The big handbrake holding back housing in Sydney

If Sydney can ever tackle its housing crisis and become affordable for young people, addressing the development application system needs to be at the top of the list of reforms.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo and Kayla Olaya
Jackie Olling swapped Sydney for London, where she pays more rent but is much better off.

Jackie was sick of the Sydney rental market, so she moved to London

Jackie Olling is among the thousands of young professionals leaving Sydney every year - for places even more expensive.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
Could you still afford your own home today?

Where could you really afford to live? Sydney’s housing crisis mapped

For the price of a house in Lindfield two decades ago, you might now be able to afford Minchinbury. Find out how your family would be affected using our interactive.

  • Nick Newling, Cindy Yin and Penry Buckley

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