SECTION ARCHIVE
12 published articles
Housing CrisisAs New South Wales approaches the March 2027 state election, the housing debate is no longer confined to homeownership. For thousands of households, the more immediate question is whether they can afford to keep a roof over their heads.
2026-10-15 06:43:25 · Contributor profile
Public HousingWith tens of thousands stranded on waitlists, the quiet rise of unmonitored "manual selections" risks reducing an essential human right to an exercise in administrative patronage.
2026-10-14 09:57:49 · Contributor profile
GovernmentCommunity group Justice not Jails has organized a protest outside Darwin's Australian Homelessness Conference over the Northern Territory Government’s decision to close the Aboriginal-run YiSSA shelter. Despite rejecting federal funding to keep it open, the government plans to relocate residents 100 kilometres away to Batchelor under non-Indigenous management, leaving over 120 vulnerable people without secure local accommodation.
2026-10-13 08:39:33 · Contributor profile
Rough SleepingIn Ballina, NSW, Mark Ross had arranged for a caravan to provide temporary accommodation for a homeless person. However, vandals attacked and damaged the caravan overnight, just hours before it was due to be handed over. The senseless destruction jeopardised an opportunity to help someone experiencing homelessness and sparked outrage over the harm caused.
2026-10-12 21:28:50 · Contributor profile
Rough SleepingA Guardian Australia investigation revealed that rough sleeper Roger Davies was buried in an unmarked communal grave with four strangers at Rookwood Cemetery in 2015. Despite identifying his remains, authorities failed to notify his living sister for two years, depriving his family of the chance to fund a private cremation and properly lay him to rest.
2026-10-12 21:03:38 · Contributor profile
Rough SleepingA well-known rough sleeper dubbed Sydney’s “king of town hall” was buried in an unmarked communal grave alongside strangers after his death. Classified as a “person without means,” his burial occurred without notifying support services who would have funded a dignified funeral, prompting outrage and official apologies over the state's treatment of destitute individuals.
2026-10-12 20:50:42 · Contributor profile
Rough SleepingFaced with rising rents and homelessness, several Central Coast residents are living on boats as an alternative to the streets. However, NSW regulations restrict living aboard to 90 days annually. Despite pushback and fears of returning to rough sleeping, Maritime NSW is cracking down on these unseaworthy vessels over safety and environmental concerns.
2026-10-12 03:50:46 · Contributor profile
Public HousingThe New South Wales government spent nearly $1,800 to fly a homeless man from a Wagga Wagga encampment back to New Zealand rather than providing temporary accommodation. Despite living in Australia for 18 years, Mark Hudson faced pressure to leave until the flight was cancelled and media inquiries prompted officials to offer him housing.
2026-10-12 03:43:50 · Contributor profile
Rough SleepingHomelessness across Perth is rising and diversifying, driven by surging rents and living costs that leave dual-income families, employed workers, and the elderly unable to afford shelter. Frontline services face overwhelming demand, severe accommodation shortages, and strict pet restrictions, prompting calls for localised, tailored community support rather than simply moving unhoused people along.
2026-10-11 22:36:04 · Contributor profile
Hidden HomelessnessA report from Homelessness Australia reveals tens of thousands of women escaping domestic and family violence are trapped in a "doom loop" of homelessness. With two in five remaining unhoused even after support periods end, advocates are urging the federal government to combine long-term funding with social housing to break the cycle.
2026-10-11 22:27:55 · Contributor profile
Public PolicyGreen Bay officials and community members gathered for a forum to address rising local homelessness, promising collaborative solutions shaped directly by resident feedback. Leaders highlighted the need for actionable strategies—such as expanding transitional housing, supportive services, and affordable options—while balancing neighborhood concerns, shelter capacity limits, and the urgent necessity for compassionate, long-term community intervention.
2026-10-11 22:21:47 · Contributor profile
Housing CrisisAustralian rental price growth stalled during the September quarter as tenants reached an affordability ceiling, according to Domain data. Despite near-record-low vacancy rates and tight supply, rents remained unchanged across most capital cities and dropped slightly in Sydney and Canberra, signaling that constrained supply alone can no longer drive further increases amid severe cost pressures.
2026-10-11 21:43:56 · Contributor profile