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Social housing shortage is ticking time bomb
By Jonathon Howard THE TWEED Shire is facing a social housing time bomb, as highlighted by the latest Compass Housing Services report, which revealed a looming shortfall of almost 200,000 homes across Australia by 2031 unless the Federal Government intervenes. Across NSW, there are currently 51,395 people on the social housing waiting list with a predicted shortfall of homes impacting 65,000 residents over the next 10 years. In fact, the report showed state governments have “limited capacity” to house the people on their respective waiting lists and “no capacity to cater for future demand”. The Tweed Shire and Northern Rivers, like many areas, are gripped by a housing crisis and homeless support services are being stretched. The report calls for the Federal Government to intervene and take the lead on a national partnership between all levels of government, community housing organisations, and the private sector. Report lead-author Professor David Adamson said despite good intentions, the states had lost control of the issue and the problem was now “too big for them to handle with 196,000 new social housing units needed across Australia by 2031”. “There are approximately 169,000 households on social housing waiting lists across Australia and under the current system most of them will never be allocated a property,” he said. “Over the next decade, the states and territories are planning to build just 66,000 social housing properties.
“Even if they hit their targets, they will have undershot the existing level of demand by 60 per cent, or more than 100,000 homes. “If you include the additional demand from population growth over the period in question the shortfall increases to more than 196,000 homes.” Report co-author Martin Kennedy said the problems facing the social housing system were part of a broader housing crisis that had been building for 30 years. “Home ownership rates have collapsed, the share of renters in housing stress is increasing and social housing waiting lists are out of control,” he said. “The Commonwealth insists social housing is a state responsibility, but that arrangement isn’t working. “If we keep expecting the states to fix a problem that is clearly beyond them, an increasing proportion of the population will experience socially damaging levels of inequality and financial hardship.” Everybody’s Home national spokesperson Kate Colvin said federal intervention was urgent. “The federal-state blame game is arid and gets us nowhere. A ballooning number of Australians on low and middle incomes simply cannot compete for housing in the booming private sales and rental market,” she said. “We need a breakthrough in cooperation quickly, otherwise Australia will confront a social catastrophe. “State governments simply do not have the fiscal firepower to build enough social housing. “Unless the Federal Government steps up, homelessness services
A social housing shortfall across the Northern Rivers could be compounded by 2031 and lead to a dire sitatuon for homelessness in Australia, says the latest Compass Housing Services report
and other health and welfare services will be overwhelmed.” The Country Women’s Association of NSW is launching its annual Awareness Week campaign on Sunday, September 5, this year focusing on the urgent need for more social and affordable housing across NSW, particularly in the regions.
CWA of NSW President Stephanie Stanhope said Awareness Week 2021 was set to highlight the housing pressures on women over 55, who are the fastest growing cohort of homeless people in Australia. “Everybody deserves to have a safe, secure and affordable place to live and we support community housing providers
who are pleading for more to be done to help the state’s most vulnerable citizens,” she said. “We must act now if we are to start turning around the massive shortfall that already exists in social housing stocks, and we must start taking seriously the need to make housing in general more affordable for all individuals and families.”
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139 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST A Unique Offering, Circa 2 Acres in Tweed CBD An existing commercial/showroom building which is currently occupied by established car dealerships. Tweed Coast Nissan, HAVAL, Great Wall & GWM who are currently on a short term lease but are willing to negotiate a longer tenure, offers the following key property features; - Total area: 7,980m2* - The land holding is conveniently located on the northern end of Tweed/Coolangatta area centrally located, just over the border at Coolangatta - A rectangular shaped lot which boasts access from Wharf street Eastern boundary), Brett Street (Northern boundary) and Boyd Street (Western boundary)
Tony Grbcic
0407 968 667
tony@kollosche.com.au
Adam Grbcic
0404 087 772
adam@kollosche.com.au
- Situated within the B3-mixed use zone, providing value add and future re-development opportunities - Current zoning also permits a height allowance of 34 metres/10 storeys (preliminary town planning report available upon request) - Aspect directly East, with views offered over Tweed Harbour, Tweed River and Ocean views North & South The building site offers an opportunity to build up to 3.5 times of the site area subject to relevant approvals. Approximately up to 27,000sqm* of future development. Preliminary town planning report available upon request. The property is offered via an expressions of interest campaign.
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With more time spent at home enjoying the outdoors, it’s a great opportunity to enter the annual DJ Stringer Community Garden Competition. OPEN TO ALL SOUTHERN GOLD COAST AND NORTHERN RIVERS RESIDENTS Simply email your entry together with up to 12 images and tell us in a few words what you love about your garden or special place. (Due to Covid restrictions, this year all entries will be considered & judged online) Fabulous prizes awarded for each category, as well as all participants will go into the draw for a $500 BUNNINGS GIFT CARD!
THE CATEGORIES ARE AS FOLLOWS (YOU CAN ENTER IN UP TO 3 CATEGORIES) Entries - now open & close 1ST of October 2021. Visit: www.djstringer.com.au to enter, or scan and email the form with photos below to: reception@djstringer.com.au
1) SMALL SPACE GARDEN – BALCONY, COURTYARD/PATIO For gardens with balconies, courtyards or patios.
7) COMICAL OR QUIRKY GARDEN For that garden that oozes personality & or charm in any shape or form, big or small.
2) GENERAL SIZED GARDEN All general gardens up to 1000 m2 of land space.
8) SCHOOL GARDEN Edible, sustainable, flowering , students gardens & or just beautifully maintained grounds.
3) LARGE GARDENS & ACREAGE Gardens larger than 1000 m2 of land space.
9) BEST WATER FEATURE Special fish pond & or general water feature of any size.
4) EDIBLE GARDEN & VEGIE PATCH Edible gardens including vegie patches.
10) BEST MAN CAVE Can be attached or unattached to home, sports bar area / billiard room or workshop but it must represent its owners personality.
5) SUSTAINABLE GARDEN Sustainable Gardens/Eco friendly and the use of natural/organic products – no size limit.
11) BEST TENANTS GARDEN Tenants must have been renting the home & maintained all gardens for in excess of 12 months.
6) PRETTY GARDEN We’re looking for pretty flowering gardens in this category big or small.
12) BEST COMMUNITY GARDEN Community garden with various participant gardeners.
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IVERS PROPERTY GROUP
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493 TOMEWIN RD DUNGAY
31 WEST END ST MURWILLUMBAH
PRICE: Contact Agent2 2 BED | 1 BATH | 1 CAR
PRICE: Contact Agent 3 BED | 2+ BATH | 2+ CAR
PRICE: Contact Agent 3+ BED | 2+ BATH | 6 CAR
CALDERA GEM Red cedar home on 5 acres Orchard, veggie gardens, natives Located at end of quiet road
ELEVATED AND RENOVATED Modern home, retaining character Mt Warning views, salt water pool Located on premier Murbah street
LIVE THE SMALL ACREAGE DREAM 9643sqm block, fruit trees galore Near new home + 1 bed s/c flat Mt Warning views, creek frontage
393 LILLIAN ROCK RD LILLIAN ROCK
11 QUARRY RD SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH
101 ZARA RD CHILLINGHAM
PRICE: Contact Agent 3 BED | 1 BATH | 2 CAR
PRICE: Contact Agent 3 BED | 2 BATH | 4 CAR
PRICE: Contact Agent 4 BED |2 BATH | 1 CAR
SECLUSION MEETS SERENITY German-architect built home 4.75ha with bitumen road frontage Spring fed dam, fruit trees, chooks
ENTRY LEVEL OR INVESTMENT Character home, period features Old fig tree, yard access, fenced Close to Tweed River and town
FIVE ACRES WITH CREEK North facing, renovated home Mountain views, swimming hole Fenced paddocks, ample shedding
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114 PINNACLE RD PUMPENBIL
NOBBYS CREEK Lot 95 Pigeonberry Road
COUNTRY CHARM
RARE VACANT LAND HOLDING - AMAZING VIEWS
- Timber Floors - Shed - Water Tank & Bore - Tweed River Frontage - Fruit trees and Vegie gardens - Horse Paddock and shelter
When its all about the view! - Set in the Highly Sought-after Nobbys Creek. Towards the End of a Valley - 60 acre property with Rainforest and bushland tracks and trails & small creek - Views in all directions Mount Warning, Springbrook and Nobbys Nut - It’s all about the view!
Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503
TYALGUM 286 Tyalgum Ridge Road
PRIVATE GETAWAY RETREAT!
$2,350,000 5 2 5 LITERALLY - NATIONAL PARK AT YOUR DOOR.
- Clear build areas, Vacant Land with Dwelling Entitlement. - Beautiful running creek, plus Lotus dam and Waterlily Pond. - Well planned tree plantings with easy access and good walking tracks. - Areas dedicated to conservation higher up, hidden pockets, glens and rainforest walks
- approx. 39.68ha approx. 100 acres - 4 bed and 5th bed or study - 2 living areas - Elevated Level Build pad & Outstanding Views - Large Machinery Shed 10m x 12m
Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503
Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503
MURWILLUMBAH 11 Hartigan Street
$740,000 5 2 1 CBD LIFESTYLE WITH ROOM TO MOVE
MURWILLUMBAH 23 Mount Ernest Crescent
- Modern Kitchen - Large Family Home - Great Size Fully Fenced Backyard - Central Location - Ideal For Families or Investors
$900,000 4 2 2 ENJOYING THE “BELL VIEW” -
Double Lock Up Garage Expansive Mountain Views Inground Pool Large Entertainment Deck Child Care Just 2 Minutes Away
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239 Smiths Creek Road, 28 Covent Gardens Way, Stokers Siding Banora Point Anne Besgrove Anne Besgrove
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4 Park Avenue, Bray Park Anne Besgrove
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186 Palmers Rd, Terragon, Uki Anne Besgrove
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Scott Reading 0401 938 937
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$1,295,000 23.72Ha
Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503
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RESERVE CREEK 947 Reserve Creek Road
CONTACT AGENT 24.28Ha
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$895,000 3 1 1
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TERRAGON 2043 Kyogle Road
108 Campbells Road, Dungay Helen Flynn
Lot 2 Limpinwood Road, Limpinwood Helen Flynn
41 Mount Burrell Road, Mount Burrell Scott Reading
1429 Numinbah Road, Chillingham NSW 2484 Scott Reading
1402 Numinbah Road, Chillingham NSW 2484 Scott Reading
02 6672 7828 sales@fnmurwillumbah.com.au
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8/13 Warana Avenue, Bray Park Anne Besgrove
$835,000
MURWILLUMBAH 15 Opal Place
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ATTENTION GOLFERS Stunning views to the McPherson Ranges can be enjoyed from the living room of this this great family home. storage space. - First Floor features: Spacious open plan lounge/dining area, kitchen - Ideal for the large family, golf with generous storage, 3 good enthusiasts or investors. Drive sized bedrooms, Ensuite BR 1, your golf cart conveniently onto Murwillumbah Golf Course. Main Bathroom and Laundry. Childrens playground nearby. - Ground Floor: Family room, 2 Bedrooms, Bathroom, Storage area - Inspections by Appointment under internal stairs and double Helen Flynn 0435 810 254 garage with extra workshop/
Are you thinking of selling? Please phone Helen Flynn 0435 810 254 $895,000
TERRAGON 2043 Kyogle Road
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VACANT LAND – BLANK CANVAS
- Tweed River Frontage
- 107 acres approx. of privacy and getaway - Stunning creek flowing through the property
- Fruit trees and Vege gardens
- 2 cleared areas to enjoy, set on
- Horse Paddock and shelter
no through road
- 3.94 ha useable, 9.74 acres approx.
- Tracks and Trails over property to enjoy
Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503
- 60 acres approx. - Clear build areas, Vacant Land with Dwelling Entitlement - Beautiful running creek, Lotus dam & Waterlily Pond - Easy access and good walking tracks - Hidden pockets, glens and rainforest walks
MURWILLUMBAH
COMING SOON
Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503
Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503
Properties are hot in the pipeline, to see what is coming call Anne Besgrove today on 0402 608 503 anne.besgrove@fnmurwillumbah.com.au
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Anne Besgrove 0402 608 503
$1,295,000
RESERVE CREEK 947 Reserve Creek Road
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$1,200,000
UPPER CRYSTAL CREEK Lot 4 Booka Rd
Tweed Coast real estate is booming
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$1,001,800
$860,000
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$587,000
2/38 RIVIERA AVENUE, TWEED HEADS WEST
82 PENINSULA DRIVE, BILAMBIL HIEGHTS
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2/2 CABERNET COURT, TWEED HEADS SOUTH
0499 191 960
86571
5 AUGUSTA PLACE, BANORA POINT