Deputy PM Angela Rayner unveils a major crackdown on English local authorities that obstruct housing development, threatening financial penalties and potential government intervention to tackle the housing crisis.
A homeless family with a newborn baby has been left in despair after Ealing Council placed them in temporary housing riddled with rat droppings, damp, and severe disrepair, sparking outrage and calls for immediate action.
Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th
A damning new report uncovers that local councils in England have rejected plans for more than 500,000 new homes in the last five years, severely exacerbating the national housing shortage and pricing out a generation.
An exclusive look back at Hull's Giroscope housing cooperative, a radical 1980s experiment in community-led living that offered a defiant alternative to Thatcherism and whose legacy still resonates today.
Exclusive: Labour unveils radical 'build-up-not-out' housing strategy, pledging 1.5 million new homes and taking on NIMBY councils to fix Britain's housing emergency.
NSW Planning Minister Paul Scully triggers backlash after describing residents opposing new housing developments as 'un-Sydneylike'. The controversial remarks come amid a fierce debate over Sydney's housing crisis and development policies.
The Australian government unveils a massive £7.4 billion housing package to tackle the nation's escalating affordability crisis, aiming to build 40,000 new social and affordable homes by 2029.
A fraudulent mother who tearfully begged her council for emergency housing, claiming to be homeless, has been exposed as the owner of a spacious five-bedroom home. The shocking case reveals how she manipulated the system for over a year.
A fierce dispute erupts in Bethel, Connecticut, as locals oppose a 60-unit affordable housing development, citing environmental and infrastructure concerns while developers argue it addresses a critical housing shortage.
The NSW Supreme Court trial into the death of Indigenous teenager Jai Wright takes a poignant turn as family performs a smoking ceremony outside the courthouse, seeking justice and cultural cleansing.
A quiet street in Goulburn, NSW, becomes a crime scene as police investigate the shocking double murder of a 41-year-old mother and her 13-year-old son. A 19-year-old man, known to the victims, has been charged.
Explosive internal documents reveal the New South Wales childcare system is in a state of profound crisis, with families facing years-long waitlists and a regulator struggling to cope, according to the Greens.
The Minns government pushes through major planning reforms to boost housing density across Sydney and key NSW regions, facing fierce opposition from local councils and communities over infrastructure and character concerns.
A catastrophic rain bomb has unleashed chaos across New South Wales, with Sydney facing its worst flooding in decades. Evacuation orders are in force as rivers burst banks, threatening homes and critical infrastructure. Full details on the unfolding crisi
A desperate mother-of-five reveals the harsh reality of NSW's housing crisis as her family is forced to sleep in their car, facing freezing nights and an uncertain future.
Danielle Wood, chair of Australia's Productivity Commission, warns that younger generations may experience a lower quality of life due to economic pressures, housing crises, and climate challenges.
A struggling mother of six shares her heartbreaking story of living in cramped conditions with 12 people in a three-bedroom house as the UK housing crisis worsens.
A damning investigation reveals fraudsters own council houses meant for vulnerable families, sparking outrage and calls for urgent reform.
Two men have been charged following a terrifying alleged kidnapping in NSW, where a woman was reportedly forced into a car at knifepoint before police intervened.
A homeless man in Sydney faces daily disruptions as NSW police routinely wake him to move on, highlighting the city's escalating homelessness problem.
Discover groundbreaking strategies to address the worldwide housing shortage, from modular homes to policy reforms. Learn how cities and nations are adapting to this pressing challenge.
Ministers are reportedly exploring the use of military resources to accelerate housebuilding amid a growing housing shortage in the UK.
Decades after its launch, Margaret Thatcher's Right to Buy policy continues to spark debate. This article examines its lasting impact on housing availability and affordability in the UK.
The Queensland Productivity Commission calls for a radical reset of the construction sector to address housing shortages and ensure successful delivery of the 2032 Olympics.
A young driver in New South Wales was stunned after being fined for using Bluetooth hands-free technology—a rule many P-platers don’t even know exists. Discover the surprising law and how it affects drivers.
Commuters across New South Wales are enduring severe disruptions as transport delays and breakdowns leave thousands stranded at stations. Read more about the escalating crisis.
A tribunal in New South Wales has ruled against the Housing Commission's aggressive eviction tactics, sparking outrage among tenants and advocates.
The New South Wales government has released a new Housing Pattern Book featuring pre-approved architectural designs to accelerate construction and address housing shortages.
Tensions rise as van dwellers and homeowners clash over access to Bristol Downs, highlighting a growing conflict over urban green spaces and housing shortages.