A newly refurbished respite home has opened in Armidale, helping fill a critical gap in disability support services in New England
Housing
Posted inFederal Politics, Housing, Money, National News
‘Need to do more’: PM flags housing changes in budget
The upcoming federal budget will be one of reform, the prime minister has insisted, despite accusations of broken election promises.
Posted inHousing, Regional Development, Tamworth, Tamworth Regional
More than 200 homes proposed for East Tamworth
More than 200 new homes could be built in East Tamworth under a rezoning proposal now on public exhibition
Posted inHousing, Local News
New England North West renters bear the brunt as housing crisis deepens
New data shows renters in the New England North West are increasingly priced out, with full-time work no longer enough.
Posted inHousing, Hunter, Money, Tamworth
Fuel, rates, and living costs drive new migration to the regions – if they have a good postcode
We may be looking at a second wave of migration to the regions, but a postcode lending lottery could make things hard for some looking to make the move.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Housing, Local News, Social issues and services
Why homelessness is rising so fast in New England
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.
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 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.