Netstrata manages more than 1,000 apartment buildings across NSW. (ABC News)
NSW Fair Trading launches inquiry into strata management company Netstrata following ABC investigation
News article by the ABC
The NSW government has announced an inquiry into one of the country's largest strata management firms following revelations on ABC's 730 that it was charging exorbitant insurance fees and taking an untold sum in industry kickbacks. 
NSW Fair Trading launches inquiry into strata management company Netstrata following ABC investigation
Renovating run-down houses is a growing trend in the real estate industry. (ABC Broken Hill: Sarah McConnell)
Do-it-yourself renovating a growing trend as union seeks better protection for renters
News article by the ABC
An increasing number of do-it-yourself renovations in the rental market has raised concerns around what a lack of policing could mean for renters if it the work is not done correctly.
Do-it-yourself renovating a growing trend as union seeks better protection for renters
Small businesses at growing risk of collapse as big businesses become more financially secure
News article by the ABC
Australians are being told to brace for a tidal wave of small businesses going bust, and the job losses that may come with that.
Small businesses at growing risk of collapse as big businesses become more financially secure
Campbell Harrison has competed against the best in the world at international competitions since he was 17. (ABC News: Jack Fisher)
Pay Day with Campbell Harrison: Even as a champion sport climber heading to the Olympics, ‘there’s not a lot of wiggle room’
News article by the ABC
It's Pay Day! Top-ranked sports climber Campbell Harrison takes a break from training for the Paris Olympic Games to share how working from a young age to pursue his dream career has taught him the value of paying it forward.
Pay Day with Campbell Harrison: Even as a champion sport climber heading to the Olympics, ‘there’s not a lot of wiggle room’
House prices continue to rise in March, up 0.6% nationally. (ABC News: John Gunn)
Lack of housing supply causes property prices to climb again as YIMBY movement gains pace
News article by the ABC
Property prices surged once again in April due the ongoing shortage of housing and rising demand. Could the rise of the YIMBY — or the "yes in my back yard" — movement be the solution to boosting the supply of affordable housing?
Lack of housing supply causes property prices to climb again as YIMBY movement gains pace
The transmission increases are largely driven by increases in interest rates and inflation. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor)
Electricity bills set to rise as Australian Energy Regulator sets new network transmission costs
News article by the ABC
Australians hoping for energy bill relief next financial year have been delivered a blow, with the cost of energy transmission set to rise in different parts of the country.
Electricity bills set to rise as Australian Energy Regulator sets new network transmission costs
We have to look beyond the headline unemployment rate to understand how the economy is working for people. (ABC)
What to consider before lending money in a romantic relationship
News article by the ABC
There are many reasons a romantic partner may need to borrow money, including emergencies, existing debt, or loss of income. What are the risks of loaning it to them?
What to consider before lending money in a romantic relationship
Young people and women are particularly at risk of this kind of harassment, with work and personal emails or phones most commonly used by perpetrators. (Image: Canva/ABC News) ()
One in seven people admit to using tech to sexually harass colleagues at work, new data shows
News article by the ABC
Young people and women are particularly at risk, with work and personal emails or phones most commonly used by perpetrators. 
One in seven people admit to using tech to sexually harass colleagues at work, new data shows
House prices are stabilising in major capital cities after another boom.  (ABC News)
Home insurance costs spike, with parts of Australia at risk of becoming uninsurable
News article by the ABC
Floods, bushfires, and severe storms send insurance costs skyrocketing. It's high time for Australia to heed warnings from other parts of the world before insurance becomes unaffordable for all Australians — or simply unavailable. 
Home insurance costs spike, with parts of Australia at risk of becoming uninsurable
Jenny Ng and her husband lost a combined $138,000 through a sophisticated spoofing scam. (ABC News: Leonie Thorne)
Authorities say their action on scams is working. Devastated victims say it’s nowhere near enough
News article by the ABC
Authorities say new scam figures show their action on scams is working — but consumer groups and devastated victims say it's nowhere near enough. 
Authorities say their action on scams is working. Devastated victims say it’s nowhere near enough
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Netstrata manages more than 1,000 apartment buildings across NSW. (ABC News)

NSW Fair Trading launches inquiry into strata management company Netstrata following ABC investigation

ABC News May 2, 2024

News article by the ABC
The NSW government has announced an inquiry into one of the country’s largest strata management firms following revelatio ...

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Renovating run-down houses is a growing trend in the real estate industry. (ABC Broken Hill: Sarah McConnell)

Do-it-yourself renovating a growing trend as union seeks better protection for renters

ABC News May 2, 2024

News article by the ABC
An increasing number of do-it-yourself renovations in the rental market has raised concerns around what a lack of policing coul ...

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Small businesses at growing risk of collapse as big businesses become more financially secure

ABC News May 2, 2024

News article by the ABC
Australians are being told to brace for a tidal wave of small businesses going bust, and the job losses that may come with that ...

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Campbell Harrison has competed against the best in the world at international competitions since he was 17. (ABC News: Jack Fisher)

Pay Day with Campbell Harrison: Even as a champion sport climber heading to the Olympics, ‘there’s not a lot of wiggle room’

ABC News May 1, 2024

News article by the ABC
It’s Pay Day! Top-ranked sports climber Campbell Harrison takes a break from training for the Paris Olympic Games to shar ...

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House prices continue to rise in March, up 0.6% nationally. (ABC News: John Gunn)

Lack of housing supply causes property prices to climb again as YIMBY movement gains pace

ABC News May 1, 2024

News article by the ABC
Property prices surged once again in April due the ongoing shortage of housing and rising demand. Could the rise of the YIMBY � ...

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The transmission increases are largely driven by increases in interest rates and inflation. (ABC News: Andrew O'Connor)

Electricity bills set to rise as Australian Energy Regulator sets new network transmission costs

ABC News April 30, 2024

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Australians hoping for energy bill relief next financial year have been delivered a blow, with the cost of energy transmission ...

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