Advocates in Central Australia are pushing for youth foyers, transitional housing models for vulnerable individuals aged 16-24, to combat persistently high youth homelessness rates. The NT has Australia's highest rates, with nearly 50% of its homeless population under 24.
Lynette Poole, 71, faces homelessness after an 11-year wait for social housing in NSW. Despite complex medical needs, her application is delayed, forcing her to rely on her granddaughter. The crisis affects thousands nationally, with wait times up to 10 years and a decline in social housing stock.
Former NRL player Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the second male player to do so. He shared his struggles with addiction, suicidal thoughts, and homelessness while grappling with his sexuality, finding support from the Rugby League Players Association and Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson.
Wagga Wagga faces a worsening homelessness crisis as winter sets in. A baby's death highlights the dire conditions in makeshift camps, with rising rents and low vacancy rates pushing more people onto the streets. Community services report a surge in demand, while authorities grapple with long social housing waiting lists.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is running for a second term, facing challenges from Republican Spencer Pratt and progressive Democrat Nithya Raman. The election is shaped by the aftermath of a devastating wildfire, ongoing homelessness struggles, economic decline, and public safety concerns.
A UK government-commissioned review warns of a potential 25% rise in young people not in education, employment, or training (Neet) by the 2030s, exacerbating homelessness among youth, with almost 124,000 at risk in 2024-25, a 6% increase from the previous year.
Councils across Australia are struggling with rising homelessness, with some opting for enforcement like evictions and fines, while others advocate for a welfare-first approach. A landmark Queensland court ruling highlighted the human rights implications of dismantling homeless encampments.
Makeshift homeless camps persist in Wagga Wagga despite an emergency taskforce's creation. NSW Minister for Homelessness Rose Jackson visited, emphasizing voluntary support but hinting at police involvement if refused. Prefab housing is en route.
Following a newborn's death, Wagga Wagga community leaders propose using church land to address homelessness. Faith Housing Australia highlights rezoning costs and time, while the NSW government expresses openness to faith-based housing solutions.
A report by advocacy group Homelessness NSW shows demand for priority social housing has more than doubled across the state in the four years to June 2025, with a 500 per cent increase in Wagga Wagga.
Tasmania is one step closer to introducing a levy on short-stay accommodation, after legislation passed the lower house. But a push from the crossbench to direct the funds to crisis accommodation and homelessness services has failed.
Tasmania is one step closer to introducing a levy on short-stay accommodation, after legislation passed the lower house. But a push from the crossbench to direct the funds to crisis accommodation and homelessness services has failed.
The Port Phillip council will enable authorities to impound the belongings of a person experiencing homelessness if they display anti-social behaviour.
A Melbourne council will enable authorities to impound the belongings of a person experiencing homelessness if they display anti-social behaviour.
Australia's peak body for homelessness is leading calls for the federal government to pour at least $10 billion extra into social and affordable housing.
Australia's peak body for homelessness is leading calls for the federal government to pour at least $10 billion extra into social and affordable housing.
Community leaders in Wagga Wagga are demanding immediate action after a baby died and another was hospitalised during childbirth at a riverside camp.
Victoria needs almost five times as many outreach field workers to support people who are sleeping rough, according to a study by the Council to Homeless Persons.
Western Australians are increasingly being driven towards financial distress and homelessness as the cost of renting continues to surge, according to new data from Anglicare WA.
This opinion piece examines how the toxic masculinity ideologies of the manosphere have infiltrated sports culture, using Luka Dončić as a primary example. The article argues that NBA players, like Dončić, are now subjected to the same impossible body standards that have long plagued female athletes. Despite Dončić's Hall of Fame-level talent and championship success, media and fans obsess over his conditioning and weight rather than his court performance. The piece connects this to a broader societal shift where worth is seen as conditional—something that must be earned through visible performance—leaving even elite athletes unable to meet unrealistic standards.
An analysis of 12 months of urgent housing and homelessness attendances in Tasmania has shown an alarming spike in people with dependent children needing help — while overcrowding is an increasing concern.
