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First home buyers are struggling to enter the market

A RISE in inflation that has outstripped wage growth is seriously undermining the chances of first home buyers realising their dreams. This is the outcome shown in a new report from real estate website Domain titled First Home Buyer Report 2026. Over the past five years, the Report shows inflation has risen 23 per cent while wages have only increased 21 per cent. During the same period, entry house prices nationally have jumped 68 per cent, while entry unit prices climbed 30 per cent. “In 2026, first home buyer affordability is being reshaped less by interest rates alone and more

New tax: It won’t hurt the wealthy but it will help first home buyers

It may be small but it’s home to one very big idea

Hidden agendas of the few stopping dreams of the many

More people on the tools to boost house construction

Heavy metal rocks construction costs and forces delays in housing

Water, water everywhere … and then comes a rise in values

Victoria must do more to lift home construction

HOUSING reforms in Victoria are showing positive signs but much more needs to be done to lift the state out of the “middle of the pack” doldrums. This is the view of the Housing Institut

Tall towers to move to fringe areas of CBD

HIGH-rise apartments could tower over heritage-listed inner-city homes as outer suburbs are unlocked for larger developments under a state opposition’s plan to tackle the housing

IN a world first, the Australian Government’s financial intelligence unit AUSTRAC has released anti-money laundering program starter kits designed to help small business

International Women’s Day acknowledges and celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It will be recognised on Sunday, March 8, under a banner