2008-11-17 The Canberra Times

Economic stimulus programs should think green

As the Government prepares to spend up big to stimulate the economy out of the looming recession, what lessons from the current economic crisis should inform our response? Two points are increasingly...

2008-11-17 Berwick & District Journal

Food for thought

IF you dine out locally in the weeks leading up to Christmas, you may see a little green card on your table. StreetSmart's Dine Out ... Help Out campaign is on again inviting people to add a little extra to their bill to help local homeless and needy...

2008-11-17 Business Spectator

Auctions bounce back as prices and rates fall

Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne all recorded higher clearance rates at auctions for residential properties on 15-16 November 2008, with only Sydney declining a further...

2008-11-17 The Advertiser

Housing 'at its worst

THE public housing crisis is almost beyond repair, with a Federal Government failure to keep up with demand the main problem, the regions chief housing officer...

2008-11-14 Australasian Investment Review

Australian Housing: Safe AsÂ .?

In several ways, Australia is better placed than many other countries to withstand the global recession now underway. We have plenty of scope for fiscal and monetary stimulus, our financial system is still operating comparatively well and growth in our trading partners is slowing but will be above that in...

2008-11-13 Smart Company

Affordable property is a standout target for investors

Monique Wakelin Where will money be made in the property market from 2009? For my money, buying judiciously in the affordable sector lower cost housing is the standout...

2008-11-13 ABC News

Housing chief backs new tax ruling

A developer of affordable housing has welcomed a new tax ruling by the Australian Tax Office. The ruling means organisations such as Loddon Mallee Housing Services will not lose their tax exemption status under a new affordable housing...

2008-11-13 The Canberra Times

Handling casts doubts on the fiscal forecast

The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook might well be an honest document, and its argument, ''Do nothing, and let the economic stabilisers work their market miracle'', might be just what is...

2008-11-12 Brisbane Times

First home-buyers rejoice

A fall of 5.2 per cent in Brisbane housing prices in the past three months will offer welcome relief for first-home buyers, according to experts. Liam O'Hara from Australian Property Monitors (APM) said a drop in house and unit values during the September quarter had been on the cards for some...

2008-11-12 Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia

National Rental Affordability Scheme - Participation by Charities

The Rudd Government will introduce a transitional safety net to cover charities looking to participate in the National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS).