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Builders hopeful pricey degrees boost tradie numbers

Less bang for students' buck at universities could funnel more school leavers into trades and help alleviate critical shortages, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · Jun 14

Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence

Boosting social housing could help solve Australia's productivity problems by making it easier for employers to find essential staff, a report has found.

AAP · Nov 23, 2025

7 In 10 Aussies Are Scared To Hit Up Landlord About Repairs For Fear Of Rent Increase

A new survey reveals renters are scared to contact their landlords when something's wrong with the property, for fear of copping another rent hike.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 23, 2025

Housing crisis has become 'truly national', councils and housing groups say, as they call for $400m funding injection

Councils and housing groups say the coming budget should include a $400 million boost to Commonwealth funding for housing, arguing more Australians than ever are living in cars, caravans and tents.

ABC News · Feb 23, 2023

The rental squeeze is tightening. And these Australians say there's no escape

Huge crowds at inspections, bidding wars, rent increases and eviction notices. Experts say not since The Great Depression has it been this hard to rent in Australia.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022