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Casey Candidates Share Their Vision: Key Takeaways from the Election Forum

Four candidates vying for the federal seat of Casey—Merran Blair (Greens), Aaron Violi (Liberal Party), Naomi Oakley (Australian Labor Party), and Claire Ferris-Miles (Independent)—recently participated in a community forum where they outlined their key policies and addressed pressing local issues. The discussion covered a range of topics, including cost of living, gendered violence, childcare, telecommunications, and climate change.

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Amplifying the housing crisis

In November, President Belinda Young joined ten community representatives from across Australia in Sydney for AMPLIFY’s National Housing Amplification. Together, they tackled 46 proposed housing reforms presented by think tanks, academics, industry leaders, and advocacy groups. This blog details their reflections of the event and on task at hand.

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The Yarra Ranges Housing Crisis

The housing situation in the Yarra Ranges, particularly in the Dandenong Ranges, has become increasingly dire, exacerbated by a confluence of factors including rising homeownership rates, a booming short-term rental market, climate-related disasters, and family separations following the COVID-19 pandemic.

MotHs will continue advocating for solutions that keep families close, strengthen community ties, and ensure that the Yarra Ranges remains not just a tourist destination, but a home for its long-term residents.

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