Canberra's Rental Crisis: Vacancy Rate Drops Below One Percent
A record-low vacancy rate of under one percent has exposed years of undersupply, stalled development, and a public service workforce that keeps growing faster than the city can house it.
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Barilaro Returns to Shape NSW-ACT Political Relations in New Role
The former NSW deputy premier has stepped back into politics in a new advisory role, potentially reshaping how the two jurisdictions work together.
Canberra Investors Shift Strategy as Rental Vacancy Rates Tighten Dramatically
As vacancy rates tighten and yields compress, the ACT's property investors are rethinking where-and what-they buy.
Canberra rental crisis: 15 years to save deposit
Canberra renters earning $95k face brutal math: 15 years to save a house deposit as rental costs soar. Explore how first home buyers in the ACT are tackling the affordability crisis.
Canberra's startup scene faces a reckoning: What founders need to know about shifting market conditions
As consumer trust erodes and funding timelines extend, local tech entrepreneurs are reassessing growth strategies in the nation's capital.
Canberra climbers win first national relay title
Capital Crags Collective's mixed relay victory at Australian Sport Climbing Championships marks a breakthrough for Canberra's climbing scene.
AI transforms Canberra parking, transport as smart city tech expands
From parking to public transport, AI-powered digital systems are solving everyday frustrations while raising questions about data privacy in Australia's capital.
What Canberra's Small Businesses Need to Know About Investment Flows in a Shifting Economy
As national wealth concentrates and consumer protections tighten, local entrepreneurs are learning to read the signals that shape their bottom line.
Why global trade shifts matter to your Canberra grocery bill and job security
As Australia strengthens ties with trading partners and reshapes supply chains, residents need to understand how international commerce directly affects everyday costs and local employment.
Best Restaurants in Canberra: Local Food Guide
Discover Canberra's 600+ dining venues. Explore Braddon's laneway bars, paddock-to-plate dining, and emerging food culture that rivals major Australian cities.