New national data has confirmed what frontline services in the New England region have been warning for months. Homelessness is rising rapidly, people are seeking help later, and the system no longer has the capacity to respond.
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Posted inHousing, Local News
Dozens turned away daily from homelessness services in NSW, with New England among hardest-hit regions
More than 3,400 people sought help from homelessness services in New England and North West last year, with many turned away as providers struggled to keep up with soaring demand.
Posted inArmidale, Housing, Tamworth
Fewer houses make it hard for local selling agents to meet demand
A rush on houses by investors has created a shortage in Armidale and Tamworth, making it hard for local agents to keep up with demand.
Posted inGlen Innes, Housing
Glen Innes calls for planning to fix to fast-track new homes
Glen Innes Severn Council has endorsed a Mayoral Minute calling for simple, practical changes to the NSW planning system to speed up housing approvals and boost supply across the state.
Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth
Tamworth Council says yes to granny flats on rural land
Tamworth Regional Council has approved a major change allowing people to build secondary dwellings, or granny flats on certain rural properties.
Posted inGood News, Housing, Inverell
Local manufacturer fills tiny home gap with regulatory confidence
A New England business is carving out a niche in Australia’s fast-growing tiny home market with a design that does something most competitors can’t promise: confidence.
Posted inHousing, NSW Politics, Tamworth
Green light for affordable housing in Tamworth on disused TAFE site
A long-vacant parcel of government land in East Tamworth will be transformed into nearly 90 new homes, after the state government confirmed the former TAFE NSW site has been unlocked for redevelopment.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing
Homes NSW out of Duval High housing deal
Homes NSW has formally declined to acquire the Duval High site for housing development, pulling out of the proposal.
Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Housing, Social issues and services
Shocking but unsurprising link between violence, mental health and homelessness
New figures released for World Homeless Day have laid bare the devastating intersection between mental health, family violence, and homelessness in New South Wales.
Posted inArmidale, Community development, Housing
Government continues to talk up Duval High redevelopment while locals try to block it
A grassroots campaign has been launched to stop plans for a housing development on the former Duval High School site in Armidale