Friday,
27 December 2024
Missed opportunity to fight housing crisis

HOMELESSNESS Australia has warned more ambition is needed to tackle the housing crisis after the federal government’s mid-year budget fell short in critical areas.

The latest official data shows 109,557 people sought help from homelessness services in 2023/24 needing long term housing; with just 4937 provided with the home they need.

Meanwhile, rising cost of living and rental stress have left alm...

There's more to this story... Subscribe to Wangaratta Chronicle.