A 68-year-old pensioner living in his car while waiting for social housing in WA has expressed frustration with the system, as government reforms are not expected to take effect until 2028. Advocates question if enough is being done to help those in urgent need before then.
A 68-year-old pensioner living in his car in WA criticizes the state's social housing waitlist reforms, set to take effect in 2028. Mark Unsworth, on the priority list for a year, feels "invisible" and questions the timeline, while advocates warn of risks to those waiting.
Wollongong residents in Bellambi Estate are protesting a rezoning plan that will replace social housing with new units, decreasing the proportion of social housing from 90% to 30%. While proponents cite the need to address homelessness, residents fear community destruction and a 'reverse Robin Hood' scenario.
Susan Morley, 61, is homeless and living in her motorhome on the Gold Coast for three years while awaiting social housing. A victim of fraud and a serious car accident, she joins a growing crisis of older Australian women facing homelessness due to financial hardship and rising costs.
The Aberdeen South by-election is a tight contest between the SNP and Conservatives, largely focused on North Sea oil and gas policy. Job losses and energy security claims are central, with the Tories advocating for extraction and the SNP navigating between jobs and renewables.
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.
Western Australia is overhauling its social housing waitlist for the first time in 70 years, prioritizing individuals with urgent and complex needs, including domestic violence survivors and rough sleepers, over a 'wait-your-turn' system. A new matrix will assess safety, housing circumstances, medical conditions, accessibility, and cultural considerations, with reforms aiming for early 2028 implementation after a year of consultation.
Western Australia is overhauling its social housing waitlist for the first time in 70 years, prioritizing individuals with urgent and complex needs, including domestic violence survivors and rough sleepers. A new matrix system will assess applicants based on safety, housing circumstances, medical conditions, accessibility, and cultural considerations, moving away from a simple wait-time approach.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing, requiring them to find private accommodation within three months or face deportation. The policy, which would apply retrospectively, also targets EU citizens and aims to end "progressive indoctrination" in schools.
Nigel Farage announced plans to ban foreign nationals from social housing and deport those unable to find private accommodation, intensifying anti-immigration rhetoric ahead of the Makerfield byelection. This move comes amid polls showing Reform UK losing support to the more extremist Restore Britain.
Southwark council has repossessed a two-bedroom social housing flat in London previously rented by Fatima Jabbe-Bio, Sierra Leone's first lady. The council investigated claims that the property was not her principal residence, a requirement for council housing.
Political commentator Chou Hsuan questions the Taipei city government's delayed investigation into nearly 7,000 tons of illegal waste found at the Peiying social housing site in 2020. He alleges the city prioritized waste removal over immediate investigation, potentially destroying evidence.
The JobsPlus scheme, piloted in 10 English neighbourhoods, offers intensive local support and has shown promising results in helping unemployed individuals, particularly young people, achieve employment outcomes.
Kim Oanh Group plans to develop 50,000 social housing units by 2028, aligning with government policies to address housing needs for low-income workers. This strategy signifies a shift in business focus towards community value and sustainable development.
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.
Hanoi's People's Committee proposes a social housing fund to provide affordable rental housing for low-income individuals, workers, and essential professionals. The fund will be established through various methods, including new public investment projects, purchasing commercial and social housing, and accepting donations.
A new bill in England will allow social housing landlords to evict domestic abuse perpetrators, protecting victims. It also extends the right-to-buy tenancy requirement from 3 to 10 years and aims to fix the decline in social housing.
Illegal squatters are occupying empty units and common areas in a privately run social housing complex in Redfern, Sydney, leading to tenant complaints about safety and hygiene. The housing minister acknowledged the difficulty in managing the situation.
Tenants in a Sydney social housing complex are complaining about illegal squatters taking over empty units and common areas, leaving syringes and urinating in stairwells. The housing provider, St George Community Housing, is working with police to manage the issue, while the NSW Housing Minister acknowledges the complexity.
Phú Cường Group is developing Phu Cuong Home Đông Hưng Thuận, a social housing project for police officers in Ho Chi Minh City. The project, completed in under 12 months, offers 776 units and is part of a larger plan to build 4,000 more units for security forces.
Two investment firms within the Heylo Housing group, backed by BlackRock, have collapsed into administration, putting over £52m in public funds at risk. The Regulator of Social Housing is working to prevent 3,500 homes from moving to the private sector.
A Centre for London report proposes replacing stamp duty and council tax with an annual property wealth tax to address London's housing crisis. The tax would encourage downsizing, fund social housing, and help renters save for deposits.
Felicity Hirst says she is not too picky about what kind of house she lives in; she just wants one. She has been on Tasmania's social housing list for three and a half years — as long as the state's housing authority has existed.
Felicity Hirst says she is not too picky about what kind of house she lives in; she just wants one. She has been on Tasmania's social housing list for three and a half years — as long as the state's housing authority has existed.
