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Darwin shelter closure 'directly undermines’ homelessness strategy
A swathe of service providers from the Northern Territory have become the latest...
Dechlan Brennan 7 Sep 2026
More than 300 remote SA homes upgraded under $200m housing program
More than 300 homes across remote South Australia have received upgrades aimed a...
Dechlan Brennan 6 Sep 2026
Aboriginal organisations condemn Finocchiaro's homeless shelter 'waste of money' comments
Comments from Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro that funding Dar...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Sep 2026
Mount Isa families face eviction as Aboriginal homes head to auction
The federal government must buy Aboriginal homes being put up for auction in Mou...
Dechlan Brennan 4 Sep 2026
Calls for agreement as homeless shelter closure threatens vulnerable Territorians
An agreed model that supports the thousands of people experiencing homelessness...
Dechlan Brennan 1 Sep 2026
NT rejects Commonwealth deal to save homeless shelter as families face eviction

The Northern Territory Government has seemingly rejected a Commonwealth offer to split the cost of acquiring Darwin's largest homeless shelter, even as hundreds of vulnerable women and children face h...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 31, 2026
Support for Aboriginal culture and community connection across New South Wales

Aboriginal community organisations across New South Wales are set to host events which celebrate and strengthen Aboriginal cultures with support from the NSW Cultural Grants program. The $1.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Aug 26, 2026
Grants for ACCOs to deliver new homes for Aboriginal employees in WA's Kimberley and Pilbara regions

The Western Australian Government has announced the awarding of more than $8 million through the second round of the Aboriginal Employee Housing Grants Program.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 26, 2026
Remote housing agreement allegedly behind schedule amidst claims the NT wants to renegotiate

The Minister for Indigenous Australians says the Northern Territory Government seemingly does not want to stick to the terms of a landmark remote housing agreement.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 14, 2026
Noongar family listed for 'priority transfer' to new home after alleged threats from neighbour

Western Australia's Department of Housing and Works says it has listed a young Noongar family for priority transfer to a new home after they were allegedly threatened by a neighbour.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 12, 2026
'Indigenous equity is self-determination': IBA flags $100 billion in First Nations capital demand as it builds new major projects arm

First Nations communities, businesses and families will demand more than $100 billion in capital over the next five years, Indigenous Business Australia chief executive David Knights told the Developi...

Reece Harley Reece Harley Aug 6, 2026
Accessing housing 'the exception' at present: VACCA warns of disproportionate barriers for kids leaving care

First Nations Victorians represent around one per cent of the state's population, but around 14 per cent of those accessing specialist homelessness services.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Aug 4, 2026
Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation, Accordwest formalise partnership to support South West communities

Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation and Accordwest have signed a Memorandum of Understanding the two organisations say strengthen their shared commitment to improving housing, social and economi...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Aug 3, 2026
Hundreds face uncertainty as NT Government orders homelessness service to wind down

More than 300 vulnerable people, including almost 90 children, who are currently waiting for support in the Northern Territory will need to find alternative accommodation after the government ordered...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 28, 2026
Overcrowded housing linked to Northern Territory diphtheria outbreak, researchers say

A diphtheria outbreak has swept through the Northern Territory, infecting 131 people and likely claiming one life. Researchers say overcrowded homes and poor skin health are fuelling the spread.

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Jul 27, 2026
NT homelessness service shutdown 'difficult to reconcile' with Closing the Gap commitments

The proposed closure of the Northern Territory's largest supported homelessness accommodation program is difficult to reconcile with the government's Closing the Gap commitments, advocates say, with f...

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 17, 2026
Closure of Darwin Aboriginal shelter sparks homelessness fears

There are fears hundreds of vulnerable people in the Northern Territory will be at risk of homelessness after the shock closure of an Aboriginal corporation's shelter.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Jul 15, 2026
Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Urgently needed long-term funding to address the housing crisis in remote Aboriginal communities will be vital if Australia is to hold off abject and worsening First Nations poverty.

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