Australia news live: deputy premier Jacinta Allan puts hand up for Victoria premier job after Daniel Andrews quits

Labor colleagues hail Andrews as a giant' who was tested by some of the toughest times', as opposition says he resigned due to things falling apart'. Follow the day's news live

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Canterbury Road fire: firetrucks wetting down area

Supt Adam Dewberry with Fire and Rescue NSW has just provided us with an update on the factory fire on Canterbury Road in Sydney's south-west.

Vacancy rates under 1% in most of these suburbs show the immense strain on housing availability. When you're allocating nearly half your income on rent ... the financial stress becomes unbearable.

Our index is more than just numbers; it's a call to action. Policymakers and stakeholders need to acknowledge this growing crisis.

The relentless climb in rent and plummeting vacancy rates are not just statistics but indicators of a quality of life that is rapidly deteriorating for Australian renters.