Temperatures In NSW Rentals Soared Well Above The World Health Org’s Safety Levels Last Summer “It’s like a pizza oven.” Pedestrian.tv · Apr 8
NSW real estate agents threaten renters with fees if they are not home for tradespeople – but legally they don’t have to be More than 2,100 people contacted the tenants’ union in 2024 for advice about access, despite ‘no basis’ for the charge The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025
‘I was livid’: Sydney single mother pressured by landlord to leave rental just nine months into lease Fiona was told that the landlord needed to move into the flat, which was then relisted for $300 more a week when Fiona moved out The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2024
Crocodile euthanised after attack on man at NT swimming spot – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023
Signs rental crisis is easing as vacancy rates nudge upwards in Australia’s major cities More rental properties coming on to the market contributed to the rise, but current figures remain about half of pre-Covid levels The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2023
Data tool maps NSW hotspots of housing and homelessness Fresh analysis shows how every community in NSW is coping with rental stress, social housing and homelessness and where help is most needed. AAP · Jul 6, 2023
Homelessness yet to budge in the Hunter, experts says The 'observational' count may only scrape tip of state's homelessness problem. Newcastle Herald · Jun 26, 2023
NSW to redevelop public housing in inner Sydney The NSW Labor government is redeveloping public housing in inner Sydney to accommodate more people, as the numbers of those sleeping rough in the CBD soars. AAP · Jun 17, 2023
'Cruel and punitive' restrictions to temporary housing removed 'Everyone has been calling for this change for quite some time.' Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2023
Ombudsman says NSW failures on homeless kids ‘concerning’ Little progress is being made on youth homelessness in NSW, with more than 1000 children seeking crisis accommodation in the past 12 months. The New Daily · May 29, 2023
How border towns bear the brunt of ACT housing crisis As Canberra grows, pressure increases across the region. The Canberra Times · May 28, 2023
'The poor are getting poorer and sicker': health linked to the homeless Some people can't afford to see a GP 'because of the cost of living'. Newcastle Herald · May 26, 2023
'Where will they go tonight?': The urgency of Hunter housing crisis 'What are we going to eat? What are we going to do? It is one foot forward and three steps back.' Newcastle Herald · May 26, 2023
Making homes available must take priority over short-stay holidays We can't prioritise holidays in a housing crisis. Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2023
Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2023 Hunter holiday rental count revealed amid homelessness pressures Holiday renting on AirBnB and other platforms remains unchecked in the region.
Newcastle Herald · May 16, 2023 Homelessness NSW calls for 'courage and ambition' to fix social housing crisis 'If you cannot afford to rent, sooner or later you are going to be homeless.'
ABC News · Apr 28, 2023 Sleepbus charity to provide temporary beds to Sydney's homeless following regional success The charity retrofits buses to provide up to 18 people with a safe space to sleep overnight as a temporary solution for homelessness while they seek long-term accommodation.
AAP · Apr 12, 2023 Premier to brave cold alongside business chiefs Chris Minns will become the first NSW premier to take part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, joining several of the state's most powerful business bosses.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2023 ‘I feel so abandoned’: the ‘safety net’ overlooked in NSW election promises on housing There are 18,000 people waiting for social housing in western Sydney, with politicians accused of paying ‘lip service’ to the problem
ABC News · Dec 18, 2022 Lack of social housing sees 50,000 NSW residents on waitlist Laura Campbell, who was living out of her car, briefly had access to government housing, but it only lasted for 30 days.
AAP · Oct 18, 2022 Housing 70,000 homeless in NSW needs $2b With 70,000 people across NSW sleeping rough every night, a new campaign is calling for a $2 billion injection to build 5000 social housing dwellings a year.