The Australian suburbs where buyers can secure a home with mortgage repayments on par with the nation’s average rent have been revealed in new data. Australia’s median weekly rent was $570 last year, according to CoreLogic’s 2023 rental report. An analysis of the market by PropTrack found more than 350 locations across the country where … Read more
Every year, dedicated scientists have the grim task of compiling a master list of climate calamities that have befallen Australia. It’s a miserable chronicle of extreme events, but the scientists who put it together say it’s essential reading. Because people forget, and forgetting is dangerous in the face of escalating climate threats that demand preparation. … Read more
A Cairns teenager living with encephalitis hopes to raise awareness of the autoimmune disease after doctors initially believed she had a common cold. Makenzie Webber, now 16, became sick after a camping trip to Port Douglas in 2018 when she was 10 years old. Her parents thought she had a cold, but in the weeks … Read more
A tiny home in Tasmania is on the market for just $99,000, a fraction of the median price for homes in the state. The studio home at 204/1583 Nubeena Road, Nubeena, is situated on pristine waterside on the Tasman Peninsula. The home is nestled in an “eco village” complete with communal gardens and an orchard. … Read more
A Tasmanian couple has been saved from an online investment scam by their bank teller, who refused to allow the couple to transfer $40,000 from their account. The request immediately set off alarm bells for Erin Bugg, a customer adviser at NAB Bank. The couple told her they had tried to transfer $40,000 — the … Read more
Australian median rental prices have hit new records, with the average dwelling costing $601 per week or $31,252 annually. Nationally, rental prices increased 8.3 per cent between January and December 2023, CoreLogic’s latest report found. It said the increases have averaged 9.1 per cent for the past three calendar years, whereas the annual growth rate … Read more
Tasmania has been named one of the best places in the world to visit in 2024, gaining recognition for its thriving food and dining scene and picturesque nature experiences. The island state scored a top 30 spot in The New York Times’ much-anticipated 52 Best Places To Visit In 2024 list. Travel contributor Nora Walsh … Read more
As Australians gear up for the busy festive season, the weather forecast for December 25 this year has been revealed. This year the special day is set to be warm and sunny in some of the country, perfect for festive family reunions outdoors, however, for much of eastern Australia a stormy day is expected. WATCH … Read more
