Some older Australians embrace downsizing and apartment living despite costs
By Lottie Twyford
Moving from a house to an apartment can come with fees like stamp duty and strata, but for some, the lifestyle perks outweigh the costs.
#lottietwyford — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #lottietwyford, aggregated by home.social.
-
-
Biggest coal-producing state fears impact of High Court emissions decision
By Lottie Twyford and Katrina BeavanThe federal government says the High Court decision is constrained to New South Wales but the industry in Queensland isn't so sure there won't be ramifications.
-
'Landmark' child safety racial discrimination class actions to be discontinued
By Lottie TwyfordThe Queensland lawsuits are being brought to an end in the Federal Court due to a lack of funding. First Nations families who signed up to the action years ago say the system has failed them once again.
-
Singles struggle to afford housing as cost of living rises
By Lottie TwyfordNot only is it harder to afford the cost of living as a single person, it can also be difficult to find an affordable home which meets their needs.
-
Sexual harassment prompts Queensland runner to tackle safety concerns herself
By Lottie TwyfordKate said she remained "really cautious" after what happened to her but was hopeful the workshop would boost her own, and others', confidence.
-
Soon-to-be empty nester wants to rent out rooms but put off by tax
By Lottie TwyfordIn some countries, homeowners can take in boarders with a tax-free threshold to incentivise renting out spare rooms.
-
Cost of stamp duty keeping Australians in homes they no longer want to be in
By Lottie TwyfordSome empty nesters want to move into smaller homes but say the cost of doing so keeps them in the larger properties.
-
Queensland on the brink of a credit rating downgrade
By Alex Brewster and Lottie TwyfordThe ABC understands a downgrade is imminent, sparking a blame game between Canberra and the LNP state government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-10/qld-credit-rating-downgrade/107139976
-
One in 10 people searched for weapons in Qld identified as First Nations
By Lottie Twyford and Annie GuestIn Queensland, police have the power to randomly stop and search people for weapons. Statistics show who they have wanded.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/qld-police-wanding-statistics-show-who-searched/106885150
-
Blocks smaller than tennis courts allowed under Brisbane planning changes
By Lottie TwyfordThe council is expecting the changes to clear the way for terrace-style housing and townhouse developments on blocks, which can be as small as 120 square metres.
#UrbanDevelopmentandPlanning #LocalGovernment #HousingPolicy #HousingConstructionIndustry #ConstructionandRealEstateIndustry #LottieTwyford
-
The answer to preventing falls may be as simple as exercise
By Lottie TwyfordAt almost 80 years old, grandmother Sandra Franklin still wants to pick up her grandkids. She knows exercise is key to keeping her moving.
-
Men charged after alleged sex assault at train station as others go unreported
By Lottie TwyfordPublic transport can be a particularly unsafe place for women and girls, with many alleged incidents of sexual assault and harassment likely to not be reported.
-
Bushfire knocks out phone network in Cape York
By Lottie Twyford and Brendan MounterSome residents in remote parts of Far North Queensland have not had telecommunications since Saturday evening, as Telstra works to restore services.
#TelecommunicationsServicesIndustry #Bushfires #MobilePhones #RegionalCommunities #LottieTwyford #BrendanMounter
-
Frustrated commuters endure three months of disrupted rail services
By Lottie TwyfordQueensland Rail says one third of trains are now off the tracks due to a growing maintenance backlog as commuters stare down the barrel of more long months of reduced services.
-
Protesters mount High Court challenge over Queensland hate speech laws
By Lottie TwyfordThe phrases "from the river to the sea" and "globalise the intifada" were deemed antisemitic by the government and outlawed when used to menace or offend someone.
-
Putting healthcare in playgroups and education leads to 'seamless' support
By Lottie TwyfordA no-cost developmental screening suggested and set up by her kindergarten helped put Olivia's mum's mind at ease.
-
'Stay in your lane': experts urge against following running influencer advice
By Lottie TwyfordRecently, online discussion has turned to what some perceive to be a spate of influencers getting injured.
-
Princess Anne visits Brisbane on Remembrance Day as Australian tour wraps up
By Lottie TwyfordThe Princess Royal is on a four-day tour of Australia, culminating in a visit to Queensland where she has laid a wreath and watched a tug of war.
-
Police arrest allegedly armed man after hours-long lockdown of Brisbane park
By Lottie TwyfordThe Brisbane City Botanic Gardens were shut down for three hours as police responded to reports of a man allegedly wielding a weapon.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-14/queensland-police-lockdown-brisbane-botanic-gardens/105890698
-
Investigation launched in Queensland over alleged croc snatching video
By Lottie TwyfordQueensland's environment department says it is investigating a video which appears to show an influencer attempting to catch a freshwater crocodile.
-
Union violence and thuggery cost $22 million at one site, premier claims
By Lottie TwyfordThe Queensland government says the CFMEU's violent actions cost it $22 million —in security, fencing and job costs.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-14/qld-cfmeu-violence-22-million-cost-to-government/105527764
-
Man who allegedly filmed groping of women exercising refused bail
By Lottie TwyfordSunshine Coast man Simon Barra Yaite is facing eight sexual assault charges for allegedly groping and filming women while they were out exercising alone or at work.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/simon-barra-yaite-groping-filming-bail-refused/105328990
-
How do you spot a cannabis grow house in your neighbourhood?
By Jostina Basta and Lottie TwyfordPolice say there are some obvious signs of spotting a grow house — residents coming and going at odd hours, lots of electrical infrastructure, overgrown gardens and blacked out windows — as well as the smell of cannabis.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-19/cannabis-grow-house-explainer-canberra-act-police/104832860
-
21-year-old man drowns at popular Canberra river swimming spot
By Lottie TwyfordIt's understood the man was swimming in the Murrumbidgee River at Pine Island with family and friends when he experienced trouble in the water and failed to resurface on Sunday afternoon.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-30/pine-island-drowning-death-canberra/104770512
-
This charge was meant to go towards funding DV services but an audit has warned it's not working
By Lottie TwyfordAll ACT households pay the $50 levy as part of their rates bills but an audit report has found there are problems with transparency when it comes to allocation of funds.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-27/safer-families-levy-act-government/104648772
-
AFP employee who allegedly stabbed wife with kitchen knife pleads not guilty to attempted murder
By Lottie TwyfordThe man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will remain behind bars until his next court appearance in September.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-23/afp-employee-attempted-murder-wife-not-guilty/104130256
-
World-first smoking study debunks stereotypes, finds most daily smokers are employed, educated and have good mental health
By Lottie Twyford and Penny TraversSmokers are stereotypically thought to be those who are uneducated, unemployed and generally suffering from mental illness. But while smoking rates are higher among these groups, most daily smokers are actually employed, educated and in good mental health.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-19/anu-smoking-study-debunks-smoker-stereotypes/103481706