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Jennifer Hall, facing eviction with her three kids, turns to Supreme Court. Supported by the Tenants' Union of Tasmania.

Tasmania's new bill may allow alcohol-dependent offenders to avoid jail by opting for treatment orders, pending upper house approval.

Tasmanian bill proposes alcohol treatment orders as an alternative to jail. Government, Labor, and Greens support the initiative.

Explore the challenges as Tasmania's aging population outpaces social housing availability. Learn about the impact and proposed solutions for older Tasmanians.

Some states have banned or restricted no-grounds evictions, but advocates say they continue to magnify the power imbalance in the rental market

Four reported dead in Taiwan and dozens of buildings collapsed or tilted after worst earthquake the region has seen in 25 years

Learn about a push in Tasmania for an empty homes tax to combat rising rental costs and housing shortages. Find out how it could impact property investors.

Labor promises grants of up to $1000 for rental property energy upgrades in Tasmania. Learn about the initiative announced by Labor leader Rebecca White.

A joint government plan to spend $16.6 million to improve energy efficiency in Tasmanian public housing will only apply to one in 10 properties. Find out more.

A three-bedroom home costs $460 week on average to rent.