The state government has brought forward the emergency summit on road safety from the originally planned date in the middle of next month to September 2nd. The number of road deaths in Western Australia has risen to 118, the highest in almost a decade, putting pressure on authorities to find solutions.
Australia needs 750,000 new social housing units over the next two decades to prevent the homelessness crisis from worsening further, new research shows. The People's Commission into the Housing Crisis has released its final report on the country's ongoing risk of homelessness and housing shortages after hearing from more than 1,500 Australians who face housing … Read more
The housing crisis is a serious problem affecting everyone in Western Australia. Cost of living, affordable housing and rising interest rates are taking their toll. The impact of the current crisis is clear: UDIA WA's latest land sales figures show a significant decline in the supply of available land, while the established market is seeing … Read more
A hidden “sun tax” hitting Australians who have switched to solar power has been branded “madness” and a “rip-off” by energy activists, who accuse energy companies of trying to “extract money” from people who use sunlight to generate energy. In some Australian states, electricity providers have secretly introduced a tariff, popularly known as the sun … Read more
According to Prime Minister Roger Cook, the state finances have factored in a massive collapse in iron ore prices as China's struggling steel producers cut production while major mining companies increase their exports.
China's leading steel producer is facing an even more severe crisis than in 2008 and 2015. He stressed that liquidity must be preserved and compared the conditions to a “harsh winter”.
In a car theft hotspot in Melbourne, police have urged drivers to secure their vehicles. The figures show how many unlocked vehicles are affected.
Short-term rental giant Airbnb has fought back against accusations that it is contributing to the country's housing crisis, as local governments seek to crack down on short-term rentals.
Short-term accommodation providers are accused of driving up rents and taking apartments off the market.
The political divide on the housing issue remains, with the Greens calling on the new minister to reconsider the government's policies, which include a rent freeze and increased funding for public housing. Green Party housing spokesman Max Chandler-Mather said he was “deeply disappointed” by the new housing minister's response to his call to return to … Read more