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Australian Rental Crisis 2026: Vacancy Rates, Rent Rises, and What Tenants Can Do

Australia's rental crisis shows no sign of easing in 2026. Here's a clear picture of the national vacancy rate, where rents are rising fastest, and what rights tenants have.

Sydney Property Market Update: Prices Hold Firm Despite Affordability Pressures

Sydney's residential property market has continued to defy expectations in mid-2026, with prices holding firm across most suburbs despite persistent affordability pressures, elevated interest...

First Home Buyer Schemes in Australia 2026: A Complete Guide to What’s Available

Navigating government assistance for first home buyers in Australia has never been more complex. Here's a plain-English breakdown of every scheme available in 2026.

Government Confirms NDIS Will Cut 160,000 Participants Over Four Years Under New Reforms

The federal government has confirmed plans to reduce NDIS participant numbers by 160,000 over the next four years as part of its reform agenda. Here's what we know about how this will happen and who could be affected.

Domain Forecasts Sydney Median House Price to Hit $1.92 Million by Year’s End

Domain's 2026 Forecast Report predicts Sydney's median house price will climb to around $1.92 million by the end of the year, with Melbourne staging a full recovery to $1.17 million. Here's what's driving the numbers.

Support at Home Price Caps Paused as Government Adds New Consumer Protections

The federal government has paused the rollout of price caps for Support at Home services while introducing additional consumer protections for participants. Here's what changed and why.

Medicare Urgent Care Clinics to Expand to 137 Sites, Easing Pressure on Hospital Emergency Departments

The federal government is locking in $1.8 billion to make Medicare Urgent Care Clinics a permanent fixture, expanding the network to 137 sites nationally. Here's what it means for patients and hospital emergency departments.

CEDA Warns Aged Care Workforce Shortage Could Hit 400,000 Workers by 2050

A new report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia warns the aged care workforce shortage could balloon to more than 400,000 workers by 2050 without urgent action. Here's what's driving the crisis and what needs to change.

Adelaide Woman Charged Over Alleged $5 Million NDIS Fraud Scheme

An Adelaide woman has been arrested and charged over an alleged plot to defraud more than $5 million from the NDIS, as the NDIA ramps up its fraud investigation unit. Here's what happened and what it means for the scheme's integrity push.

NDIA Retires Decision Letters for Home and Living Supports From June 2026

The NDIA has quietly retired decision letters for Home and Living supports as of June 9, 2026. It's a small administrative change, but one every participant with Supported Independent Living arrangements should understand.

Brisbane Auction Clearance Rate Plunges to 37%, Weakest of the Major Capitals

Brisbane's auction clearance rate has fallen to just 37.2 percent, the weakest reading among Australia's major capital cities. Here's what's behind the sharp slowdown in what was recently one of the country's hottest markets.

Three RBA Rate Hikes Have Cost Buyers $72,000 in Borrowing Power, Analysis Finds

New analysis shows three RBA rate hikes in 2026 have stripped tens of thousands of dollars from Australian buyers' borrowing capacity. Here's exactly how much it's costing single income earners versus couples.