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30 Oct 2022 Most older Australians aren’t in aged care. Policy blind spots mean they live in communities that aren’t age-friendly
27 Oct 2022 1 million homes target makes headlines, but can’t mask modest ambition of budget’s housing plans
14 Oct 2022 The market has failed to give Australians affordable housing, so don’t expect it to solve the crisis
19 Sep 2022 The elephant in the room: to broaden home ownership access, governments must tackle housing affordability head-on
25 Jul 2022 Recess is a time of conflict for children. Here are 6 school design tips to keep the peace
6 Jul 2022 Without meaningful national housing strategies, first-home buyer schemes will only increase owners’ wealth
14 Jun 2022 Freezing indoors? That’s because Australian homes are closer to tents than insulated eco-buildings