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Perth has retained its position as Australia’s most unaffordable capital for renters, while regional WA saw the steepest decline in affordability in the country, according to a new report. The 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index, which compares median rents to average incomes, found Perth is more unaffordable than Sydney for … Continued
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Key points A national study of 256 public school principals has found a deeply confronting insight into the experiences of public school principals Principals have reported negative impacts on their wellbeing ranging from insomnia, nightmares, stress, exhaustion, physical illness, trauma and PTSD Principals in the public school system are facing escalating psychosocial risks, including violence, burnout … Continued
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Rental affordability has somewhat stabilised in Brisbane after rapid declines in recent years – but it remains at record lows, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The index, which compares rents to incomes, found Brisbane’s affordability declined 2% in the past 12 months following a … Continued
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Three quarters of women working in Australian transport are suffering health problems because they can’t access clean, safe or private toilets while on the job, a shocking new report has found. The bombshell report has prompted demands for a complete overhaul of standards, to guarantee women’s dignity and health. The It’s a Bloody Mess report, … Continued
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For immediate release Monday 24 November 2025 Regional communities across Australia are leading the way in developing innovative housing solutions alongside the renewable energy rollout, a new report by RE-Alliance shows. Released today, ‘How Australia’s shift to renewable energy can deliver beneficial outcomes for regional housing’ highlights examples from NSW, Victoria and Queensland where local councils, communities … Continued
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Renting in Greater Hobart is unaffordable even for average income earners, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The index, which compares rents to incomes, found the city’s affordability has declined by 1% in the past year, with the lack of rental housing and low share … Continued
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Media releaseFor immediate release 24 November 2025 Sunflower memorial in Canberra brings hope to those affected by suicide – 24 November 2025 Leading suicide prevention advocates, community members and families impacted by suicide will gather on Monday 24 November, from 6.00pm–7.00pm at Old Parliament House – Members’ Dining Room 1, for the ACT … Continued
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Rental affordability has stabilised in Melbourne after rapid declines in recent years – but remains at record lows, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The index, which compares rents to incomes, found Melbourne’s affordability did not change in the past 12 months following a 22% drop … Continued
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Rental affordability across regional Victoria has continued to decline, falling to its lowest level on record, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index. On average, affordability has declined by 3% across regional Victoria. The average renting household, earning $87,320, now spends 28% of its income on a median … Continued
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Renting in Adelaide is just as unaffordable as Sydney with even areas on the outskirts of the city now out of reach to average earners, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index released today. The Index, which compares rents with incomes, found Adelaide’s affordability has stabilised at a … Continued
