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Dorina Pojani in The Conversation dispelling myths around ‘forever-renting’
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Dorina Pojani in The Conversation dispelling myths around ‘forever-renting’

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One of the leading stories in today’s Conversation was by UQ|UP’s Dorina Pojani. She argues that we need to rethink our attitudes around homeownership and renting in Australia. Read the full story: https://theconversation.com/home-ownership-is-slipping-out-of-reach-its-time-to-rethink-our-fear-of-forever-renting-245848. And listen to follow up interviews on: ABC Radio Sydney (start on minute 1:36:00): https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sydney-mornings/mornings/104807958 2SM Brekkie Program: https://2sm.com.au/shows/2sm-breakfast/ Continue reading →

New Conversation article on housing and migration, by Dorina Pojani and Aude Bernard
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New Conversation article on housing and migration, by Dorina Pojani and Aude Bernard

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Do you think that curbing overseas migration will end the housing crisis? Dorina Pojani and Aude Bernad provide data to show that it won’t – and Australia cannot afford to do it. Read the full article in The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/think-curbing-overseas-migration-will-end-the-housing-crisis-it-wont-and-we-cant-afford-to-do-it-211120 Continue reading →

As the Sunshine Coast grows, experts weigh in – read Dorina Pojani’s interview for the Sunshine Coast Daily
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As the Sunshine Coast grows, experts weigh in – read Dorina Pojani’s interview for the Sunshine Coast Daily

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As the Sunshine Coast mayor seeks a meeting with the federal environment minister over a controversial development plan, exclusive images have revealed the transformation of the Sunshine Coast over the past decade. Now an urban planning expert, developers, the council and an environmental group weigh in on the complexity of providing housing to house more … Continue reading →

Draft of the new SEQ plan released – read Dorina Pojani’s expert opinion on ABC News
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Draft of the new SEQ plan released – read Dorina Pojani’s expert opinion on ABC News

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The Queensland government plans to build nearly 900,000 new homes in the region to accomodate a projected population of 6 million in the next two decades. What form should the new housing take? Dorina Pojani says that Australia must overcome its “pathological fear of density” and embrace vertical living. Read the full story on ABC News: … Continue reading →

Stephanie Wyeth on ABC Radio talking about the housing conundrum
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Stephanie Wyeth on ABC Radio talking about the housing conundrum

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Integrating taller apartment blocks into low-rise neighbourhoods is a difficult political task for governments around Australia. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has made clear his intention to build upwards in established suburbs. But with growing resistance from some residents, finding the right balance could be tricky.  Listen to this ABC Radio segment featuring: Continue reading →

Welcome to UQ|UP, Nadia!
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Welcome to UQ|UP, Nadia!

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Nadia Zaini is our newest member. She hails from Malaysia, where she is a lecturer at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, Faculty of Built Environment. At UQ|UP, she will study the impact of housing on women’s life choices in her home country, under the supervision of Drs Dorina Pojani and Sara Alidoust. Chamberlain community: let’s make … Continue reading →