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New planning policy amendment a big win for the West Melbourne community
Stroll through West Melbourne and you'll see a lot of new development: mostly residential high rise. But as the area continues to transition, its uniquely diverse character will now be retained with a...

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Recent research into rental affordability in Australia shows no relief for low-income households
Hobart remains the least affordable city to rent in Australia while Newstart recipients and other low-income households are experiencing severe rental stress across Australia, the latest release of th...

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GDP report: Economic Performance of Australia's Cities and Regions
The gap in economic growth between Australia's cities and regions is starting to close according to a new report authored by SGS National Leader of Economic and Social Analysis Terry Rawnsley: Economi...
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