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Greens ask for something other than the housing ‘status quo’

Jacquelene 7 March 2024

This week at the National Press Club, Greens spokesperson for Housing and Homelessness Max Chandler-Mather announced the party’s first Federal Election policy, a public property developer that would see the federal government build homes and sell and rent them for below market prices. According to The Greens this would be […]

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Community invited to discuss short-term rentals

Jacquelene 22 February 2024 1

NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said: “We’re hoping to better balance housing availability for the people of NSW with the benefits that tourism brings to local communities.”

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Green roofs can cool cities

Jacquelene 15 February 2024

“There is an urgent need to implement a combination of heat mitigation techniques and technologies in our cities to decrease urban temperatures,” says Prof. Santamouris. “If we do not, the cost in the coming decades will be catastrophic, not just for the economy, but on quality of life, particularly for low-income populations who will suffer the most.”

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Handy hacks for cheaper cooling

Jacquelene 1 February 2024

Many households have been feeling the pinch of rising prices, including the amount it costs to heat or cool your home. Fortunately, there are cost-effective solutions to implement no matter the season – from chilly nights to hot summer afternoons. Creating an energy-efficient home can go a long way towards […]

Cities commission ditched but housing targets remain

Jacquelene 27 June 2023

“The previous Government left us with a planning system that included too many agencies reporting to too many ministers. It was a system that, put simply, wasn’t delivering enough housing for people in NSW.”

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Housing News

Housing News

Greens ask for something other than the housing ‘status quo’

Community invited to discuss short-term rentals

Green roofs can cool cities

Handy hacks for cheaper cooling

Cities commission ditched but housing targets remain

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