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Waverley Council has proposed an overhaul of short-term holiday letting rules.

Short-term rental crackdown sparks housing row on Sydney’s most famous beach

Short-term rental rules across Australia’s most internationally recognised beachside strips could be overhauled in a move to ease a housing crisis gripping Sydney.

  • David Barwell

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Crackdown on strata sector will mean new penalties and offences, but Airbnbs slip net

Proposed new laws to be introduced to parliament today are also aimed at giving relief to unit owners suffering hardship.

  • Rachael Dexter
With hundreds of millions of visits to the coast each year, beach culture is a central part of the Australian lifestyle.

Between the flags: getting the surf lifesaving message across

As aspiring travellers head to the coast this season, Airbnb is teaming up with SLSA to ensure water safety becomes an essential part of the travel experience.

  • Simon Webster
Housing Perth Western Australia property short-term rentals, WAtoday

The WA towns where rentals are rare – unless you’re on holiday

A surge in short-term accommodation such as Airbnbs has left some West Australian towns and suburbs without a rental in sight.

  • Jenny Schon
Preparation and local awareness are crucial for safely exploring the bushfire-prone landscapes of regional New South Wales.

The five essential steps for a safer summer escape

As one of the most bushfire-prone regions in the world, New South Wales is no stranger to flame fronts and heatwaves, but the most recent Bush Fire Danger Period, which ran from October 1, 2025 to March 29, 2026, was particularly complex.

  • Jaymie Hooper
Low and medium density suburbs could soon be Airbnb free.

Schrinner ditches Airbnb crackdown, blames federal budget

Plans to ban short-stay accommodation in some Brisbane areas and require operators to apply for a permit have been scrapped.

  • William Davis
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To visit Sydney’s millionaire’s playground, skip the traffic and arrive in style

When you get there, the gilded peninsula has plenty of nooks to explore.

  • Paul Ewart
Tourist towns like Portsea are hubs for short stay rentals.

Victoria’s Airbnb boom is over, but don’t expect a rental windfall

Growth in short-stay listings has stagnated, threatening revenue from the new Airbnb levy, but experts are not convinced there will now be more long-term rentals.

  • Daniella White
The Mornington Peninsula.

Landlords dominate Airbnb listings and worsen rental crisis in holiday towns

Four years of Airbnb listings show the short-stay accommodation platform has departed from its original “sharing economy” to a model where a landlord leases multiple homes.

  • Adam Carey
As the cost of living climbs, Australians are turning to short-term rentals as a profitable and accessible way to boost their income.

How short-term rentals help everyday Aussies achieve financial freedom

With the rising cost of living putting many Australians under pressure many are searching for new ways to supplement their income, and short-term rentals are an increasingly attractive option.

  • Jaymie Hooper