‘Forced out with nowhere to go’: First Nations families face eviction as council sells homes over charity’s unpaid rates
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Douglas Smith. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Douglas Smith. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Mount Isa city council to auction off first of 24 homes after Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Welfare Services accrues almost $1m in unpaid debts
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A rural Queensland council is auctioning off 24 homes to recover unpaid rates, potentially forcing First Nations families into homelessness.
Residents claim they were left in the dark about the debt, which stretches back years, until five months ago.
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