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- Government SA, Property Real Estate
- 24/11/2025
- 06:01
Adelaide rental affordability stabilises at record low
Renting in Adelaide is just asunaffordable 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 record low over the past 12 months after declining rapidly over the past five years. The Rental Affordability Index now includes Housing All Australians as a key partner, reflecting the critical role of business and public-private partnerships in addressing the nation's housing crisis. The Index found Adelaide’s…
- Government Federal
- 24/11/2025
- 06:00
‘Green shoots’ of improving rental affordability are showing: new report
Rental affordability has remained steady after rapid declines in many parts of the country as the community sector and businesses call for further action to address Australia’s most pressing economic and social challenge. The 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index, which compares rents with incomes, found affordability in the past year has improved 1% in Sydney and 4% in Canberra, while remaining steady in Melbourne and Adelaide. Affordability declined 1% in Hobart, 2% in Brisbane and 4% in Perth. Affordability declined by 3% in regional Queensland and regional Tasmania, and by 5% in regional WA. The…
- Government ACT, Property Real Estate
- 24/11/2025
- 06:00
ACT rental crisis persists for low-income households, latest Rental Affordability Index shows
Rent remains unaffordable for many low-income Canberrans, despite headline figures based on average incomes suggesting an overall improvement, according to the 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index. The study, which compares rents to average incomes, found a modest 4 per cent improvement in overall affordability over the past 12 months, with a median rent of $600 per week taking up 23 per cent of average household income. This improvement is driven largely by Canberra’s comparatively high average incomes and obscures the reality for those on the lowest wages and income support payments. With relatively high average…
- Government Federal
- 24/11/2025
- 05:50
***MEDIA ALERT*** Press conference 930am
National Shelter, SGS Economics and Planning andHousing All Australians will hold a press conference in Mural Hall at 930am Monday 24 November on the release today of the latest annual rental affordability index. WHO: National Shelter Chair John Engeler,SGS Economics and Planning Principal Ellen Witte and Housing All Australians CEO Dan McKenna WHEN: 930am Monday 24 November WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament HouseContact details: Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171
- Government Federal, Medical Health Aged Care
- 24/11/2025
- 05:45
***MEDIA ALERT*** Three in four women in transport battle health issues from unsafe, unclean toilets
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 Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) will launch its first-of-its-kind, bombshell report in Federal Parliament, with the union demanding a complete overhaul of standards to guarantee women’s dignity and health in the transport sector. WHO: RTBU National Vice President (Women) Leanne Holmes and women workers in transport with lived experience WHEN: 9am, Monday 24 November 2025 WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House MEDIA CONTACT: Lauren Ferri 0422 581 506…
- Political, Property Real Estate
- 24/11/2025
- 05:30
Regional NSW rental affordability declines further, now less affordable than Sydney: new report
Regional NSW is no longer a rental affordability escape valve and is now officially less affordable than Sydney with the average rental household spending more than 30% of its income on rent, according to the nation’s most authoritative rental affordability study. The 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index, which compares rents with incomes, found Rest of NSW affordability declined 2% over the past year, reaching a Rental Affordability Index (RAI) score of 99 - below the critical threshold where households enter rental stress. "Regional NSW once provided a reservoir of rental affordability when compared to Sydney.…
- Political, Property Real Estate
- 24/11/2025
- 05:30
Green shoots: marginal improvement in Sydney rental affordability after years of decline
There are signs of green shoots with Sydney's rental affordability marginally improving after years of rapid decline, though the city’s West and South West have deteriorated, according to the nation’s most authoritative rental affordability study. The 11th annual National Shelter-SGS Economics and Planning Rental Affordability Index, which compares rents with incomes, found the average renting household in Sydney pays exactly 30% of their income on rent, the commonly accepted threshold for housing stress. While Sydney's overall affordability improved 1% over the past year to reach a Rental Affordability Index (RAI) score of 100, Western and South-west Sydney, including areas from…
- General News
- 24/11/2025
- 05:00
Unique Event raises awareness and hope – 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Key Facts: Unique event as part of the 16 Days of Activisim Against Gender-Based Violence raising awareness and hope for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. Media Alert/Advisory 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Event 10.30am Monday 24th November 2025 The Wishing Tree of Hope Art Installation For Family & Domestic Violence Bringing messages of hope, healing and solidarity is the driver for the Wishing Tree initiative from the team at the Cumberland Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS) and Parramatta Council as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. The Wishing Tree…
- General News, Medical Health Aged Care
- 24/11/2025
- 05:00
The ABCs of ASCVD: three simple steps to help manage cholesterol
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease ASCVD is the prominent cause behind heart attacks and strokes, accounting for 85% of cardiovascular – related deaths.1 In 2022, ASCVD…
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