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Australia Has Discovered Another Giant Spider

The Brigalow Belt in Central Queensland is the only place to find the uncommon and enormous species of trapdoor spider.

Could prefab be a quick fix for the housing crisis? Queensland's government thinks so

Could prefab be a quick fix for the housing crisis? Queensland's government thinks so

Fifty-two homes — a mix of two and three bedrooms — will be delivered across the state in the coming months, but housing advocates say it's not enough.

Spare uni beds to be converted to emergency housing

Spare uni beds to be converted to emergency housing

University lodgings in Brisbane will be converted into emergency accommodation for people desperate for housing amid high rents and low vacancy rates.

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Clayfield retirement village to be converted into social housing, but previously announced Mount Gravatt project still lagging

The vacant retirement village will provide at least 30 dwellings for those in need, but there's no clear timeline on when they will be ready for residents.

Albo's new year vision harks back to Hawke

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken about his government's priorities for the new year, including enshrining a voice to parliament in the constitution.

End of rental scheme a major risk for Qld

On the eve Queensland's housing summit, the state government has warned 10,000 homes will be less affordable when a federal subsidy scheme ends.

Queensland housing minister urges compassion after ‘appalling’ call to raise rents by 20%

Leeanne Enoch says email sent to landlords by Brisbane agent comes amid ‘unprecedented pressures’ on market

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As the government gears up for its housing summit, this Queensland mother is losing hope of having a home again

As the government gears up for its housing summit, this Queensland mother is losing hope of having a home again

The mother, who has unsuccessfully applied for more than 200 rental properties, says every day is a struggle not to give up.

Experts call for ‘massive’ investment in social housing ahead of Queensland summit

Experts call for ‘massive’ investment in social housing ahead of Queensland summit

Urban planner warns ‘tinkering around the edges of the market’ is not working as Annastacia Palaszczuk labels housing crisis ‘heartbreaking’

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Greens want two-year rent freeze in Qld

Greens want two-year rent freeze in Qld

The Queensland Greens want to freeze rents for all residential properties in the state for two years and cap increases after that.

Rent freeze: what will the Greens achieve if it comes into effect in Queensland?

Rent freeze: what will the Greens achieve if it comes into effect in Queensland?

Greens bill being introduced to parliament will seek to freeze residential rents across the state for two years

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Door open to use Qld's Wellcamp for homes

Door open to use Qld's Wellcamp for homes

The empty 1000-bed quarantine facility could house vulnerable people from the surrounding area, the state's housing minister says.

Single mother facing homelessness implores government to address housing crisis

Single mother facing homelessness implores government to address housing crisis

A Mansfield mother of two is facing being homeless because she has to leave her rental home, has been priced out of the area and has not been able to find another — all topics of the damning Queensland Audit Office report released yesterday.

Queensland Audit Office highlights lack of modelling to address rising social housing demand

Queensland Audit Office highlights lack of modelling to address rising social housing demand

An audit office report finds Queensland Housing Department has no model to predict future demand on the state's social housing register, and that plans to build more than 6,000 new dwellings will be nowhere near enough to meet demand.

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Qlders missing housing due to govt lapses

The Queensland government is failing to effectively manage the social housing waiting list and ensure people's needs are being met, a report says.

Sack Qld housing minister: Opposition

The Queensland Opposition has called for the housing minister to be sacked, saying she misled parliament over a former state official's departure.

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