2 h. ago How the housing crisis is fuelling a mental health catastrophe

Mental illness is the single biggest health issue facing teens and young adults in Australia. Housing inaffordability is making it worse.

Events

61 h. ago To defend itself, Australia mustn’t kowtow to its rivals. Or its allies

With Donald Trump in the White House, AUKUS under review and China stalking our seas, Australia must develop independent capability, quickly.

Politics

3 d. ago WA families face paying hundreds more as energy rebates look to be shelved

West Australian households face paying hundreds of dollars more to keep the lights on after next Thursday’s budget.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia’s housing crisis has been laid bare – and there’s one major factor to blame

This crisis has been years in the making and its consequences are being felt by hundreds of thousands of renters, first home buyers and, increasingly, middle-income earners on good salaries.

Events

5 d. ago One year’s rent, upfront: How far would you go to find a home?

Renters have been forced to get creative as Australia’s housing availability continues to languish.

Politics

5 d. ago If you’ve never heard of Sienna Toohey, now is the time to take note

The 16-year-old has Australian swimming buzzing and could very well be a household name in Brisbane 2032.

Politics

1 week ago Australia news as it happened: Albanese could put US cattle back on table; Musk loses $52 billion in one day as Trump feud boils over

Read the national news blog for rolling coverage of today’s top stories.

Politics

1 week ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese could put US cattle back on table; Musk loses $52 billion in one day as Trump feud boils over

Read the national news blog for rolling coverage of today’s top stories.

Politics

1 week ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese could put US cattle back on table; housemates charged with murdering Queensland teenager

Read the national news blog for rolling coverage of today’s top stories.

Events

1 week ago Australia news LIVE: Missing Queensland teenager’s housemates arrested over her death; Musk

Read the national news blog for rolling coverage of today’s top stories.

Events

1 week ago Australia’s horror housing crisis singled out by global think tank

A chorus of experts argues the nation is being hamstrung by a dysfunctional housing sector. Now the world is taking notice of just how bad it is.

Events

2 w. ago The houses where Australia’s billionaires live, and how much they cost

At the absolute top end of the property market, buyers need business success or family wealth, or a bit of both.

Economics

3 w. ago Albanese vowed to build 1.2 million homes. His own agency shows him falling well short

Australia remains in the grip of a housing crisis and the government’s own independent adviser can’t see an end in sight.

Politics