Aug 3, 2026
The days of property ‘super-cycle’ could be over
Senior economists say latest data 'could mean a decade or so of real house prices ranging sideways'.
Farid Farid
Aug 3, 2026
Treasurer stays calm despite large drop in home prices
Chalmers says "people don't make investments in housing from day to day or week to week".
Jul 24, 2026
Dog days over as racetrack turfed out
A historic greyhound racetrack will be shuttered by year's end as the housing crunch forces a government to think outside the box and consolidate prized land.
Jun 24, 2026
Critics say NSW is lagging behind in housing supply
Expert says 'the lack of direct investments in supply side initiatives will make it harder to turn around the housing crisis'.
Mar 20, 2026
‘GST is busted’: call for fairer revenue split
With more than eight million residents to serve, NSW has had enough after it lost out again in a contentious GST carve-up of more than $100 billion.
Jan 12, 2026
National home price new record high in 2025
Home prices around the nation increased slightly in December to a new record high of $880,000 as Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth led the charge.
Nov 12, 2025
Red tape ‘layers’ peeled back to build homes quicker
Drawn-out planning approvals are being sped up with a one-stop shop ticking off major projects, heightening environmentalists' concerns about fossil fuel plans.
Oct 2, 2025
Life-changing or dark day: jury out on deposit scheme
An expanded government scheme to help first-home buyers clear the deposit hurdle could pour more fuel on the red-hot property market, housing experts warn.
Oct 1, 2025
Housing deposit scheme opens doors, but cost fear looms
Owning a home has been out of reach for many Australians for many years but a new federal deposit scheme starting today aims to give first home buyers a leg up.
Sep 17, 2025
Major overhaul to fix ‘generational housing crisis’
Long-standing, complicated planning processes will be swept aside in an effort to build more homes faster in a state that's fighting to keep young families.
