Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s budget reply speech has placed housing and immigration at the centre of the upcoming federal election, pledging to boost funding for stalled housing projects and slash migration by 25%.

Australia’s housing affordability crisis is worsening—but experts say there are clear paths forward. Here are five key measures that could make a real difference:

Owning a property is more than just having a place to call home; it's a significant investment. To ensure you reap the maximum benefits when you decide to sell, it's essential to maintain and enhance your property's appeal over time.

In a move straight out of the 1800s, the Trump administration has triggered a global stock market crash with broad, unnuanced tariffs. Trillions have been wiped from global indices, and Australia hasn’t escaped the fallout — with $160 billion lost in a single morning.