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  1. 29 August 2025 Defence Housing Australia Act amended to expand housing and related services offering

  2. 15 August 2025 Turning the key on 40 newly built Defence homes in Angle Park, Northwest Quarter

  3. 10 July 2025 Defence Families Roundtable formed to support more ADF member and family initiatives

  4. 26 May 2025 DCCEEW infringement resolved on DHA’s Lee Point project

  5. 14 May 2025 DHA is committed to improving gender representation across its workforce

  6. 27 March 2025 From combat to construction: Meet Thomas

  7. 18 December 2024 Defence Housing Australia appoints Andrew Jaggers PSM as new Managing Director

  8. 15 December 2024 Update: Cyber security breach affecting third-party provider

  9. 4 December 2024 Townsville welcomes 420 Defence homes

  10. 26 November 2024 Statement on Development Consent Authority Lee Point decision

  11. 22 November 2024 DHA complies with engineered stone mandate requirements on all housing developments

  12. 21 November 2024 Defence Housing Australia receives 2024-25 Inclusive Employer status

  13. 15 November 2024 Defence Housing Australia welcomes Dr Robert Lang as Chair of the Board

  14. 11 October 2024 Hundreds of new Defence member homes coming to Rockingham, WA

  15. 26 August 2024 Bianca’s ADF journey: A gap year that changed everything

  16. 1 August 2024 Heritage upgrade project at HMAS Creswell

  17. 25 July 2024 Celebrating 23 years with DHA: Meet Jen

  18. 18 July 2024 Top tips for family relocation

  19. 7 May 2024 Lee Point development to provide much needed housing in Darwin

  20. 2 May 2024 Statement on Lee Point, Darwin

  21. 19 April 2024 DHA’s Angle Park unveiled by Assistant Minister for Defence

  22. 7 March 2024 AMINDEF visits Academy Close as development resumes

  23. 8 February 2024 Defence Housing Australia farewells Chairman the Hon Sandy Macdonald AM

  24. 24 January 2024 Information regarding Cyclone Kirrily

  25. 13 December 2023 Opening hours this holiday season

  26. 7 November 2023 Nationwide Optus outage

  27. 6 September 2023 Notification: Cyber security breach of third-party provider

  28. 3 August 2023 DHA statement on Lee Point - 3 August 2023

  29. 24 July 2023 DHA statement on Lee Point - 24 July 2023

  30. 7 July 2023 Statement from DHA regarding Lee Point, Darwin

  31. 1 June 2022 Taking Pride in our work

    DHA is celebrating Pride Month in June – a time to acknowledge and celebrate diversity, and to reflect on how we can deliver truly inclusive services to all Defence Members.

  32. 24 July 2020 New housing option to address ADF changing needs

    From 1 July 2020, townhouse style accommodation, known as Townhouse Choice, will increasingly be offered to eligible ADF members in Sydney and Canberra as an alternative to the traditional service residence.

  33. 20 February 2020 Arkadia sets the standard for inner-city living

    The much anticipated Arkadia Apartments, located in Sydney’s trendy inner city suburb of Alexandria, was officially opened by award-winning developer Defence Housing Australia (DHA) today.

  34. 20 February 2020 DHA’S Mount Lofty development to be reconsidered

    FOLLOWING a review of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) requirements, the Defence Housing Australia (DHA) proposed development for Mount Lofty will not proceed as planned.

  35. 16 January 2020 Successful tenderer announced for Gungahlin move

    Minister for Defence Personnel Darren Chester today announced an important new progression in the movement of Defence Housing Australia (DHA) to its new Gungahlin home.

  36. 31 July 2019 Rental as anything: the hidden costs of property investment

    There can be more to budgeting an investment property than meets the eye. We explore the pitfalls - and a good alternative.

  37. 15 April 2019 From first to last: How to buy property at three life stages

    Whether you’re starting out or set to retire, investing in property is a major move. We investigate strategies for various life stages.

  38. 24 October 2018 Coolong Gardens, Baldivis: where the lake and coast comes to life

    Award winning developer, Defence Housing Australia (DHA), has completed sub-division works on its newest land development in WA—Coolong Gardens.

  39. 15 March 2018 DHA launches exciting new residential project in Hastings

    An exciting new residential project in Hastings on the Mornington Peninsula was officially launched today by award-winning developer Defence Housing Australia (DHA).

  40. 27 October 2017 DHA celebrates national customer service award of excellence win

    Defence Housing Australia (DHA) was this week announced as Customer Service Organisation of the Year – Not for Profit/Government at the 16th annual Australian Service Excellence Awards (ASEA).

  41. 14 July 2017 What’s the catch? Debunking the rental guarantee myths

    While it’s true that rental guarantees aren’t unique to DHA, it’s the structure and conditions of DHA’s rental guarantee that are.  We spoke to DHA’s Director of Investor Sales, Chris Perry, to find out what sets DHA’s rental guarantee apart from the others.

  42. 19 February 2017 Investing in Defence Housing: The top 4 myths busted

    It is the unique features of the DHA lease that can confuse investors, and cause them to overlook the benefits the DHA model offers investors. Let’s explain the top four misunderstandings.

  43. 6 February 2017 DHA announces plans for Mount Lofty residential development

    Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is excited to announce it is commencing the masterplanning process for the development of the former Defence rifle range site, located on the corner of Rifle Range Road and Martini Streets, Mount Lofty.

  44. 23 January 2017 Liv Apartments on journey to achieve One Planet Living certification

    Liv Apartments, the residential apartment development by Defence Housing Australia (DHA) in Fremantle’s new East End precinct, has been officially accepted to apply to the prestigious Bioregional Australia One Planet Program for sustainable living.

  45. 7 December 2016 Keeping in touch over the holiday period

    Our offices will be closed from 3.00pm on 23 December and will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday 3 January 2017.

  46. 1 December 2016 Seaward Village plans to be reviewed by Public Works Committee

    A proposal to refurbish DHA houses at Seaward Village has been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (PWC)...

  47. 27 October 2016 DHA General Manager takes home prize at national customer service awards in Melbourne

    Last night Defence Housing Australia (DHA) General Manager, Property and Tenancy Services Brett Jorgensen won Customer Service Executive of the Year at the 15th annual Australian Service Excellence Awards (ASEA).

  48. 26 October 2016 DHA receives top honours for innovation and environmental excellence in Darwin

    For the second consecutive year Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has been recognised at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) - Northern Territory (NT) gala awards, with the Asche Duplex named for excellence and innovation.

  49. 25 October 2016 DHA completes 1,000th MCA property

    Award-winning developer Defence Housing Australia (DHA) today celebrated the completion of its 1,000th Members Choice Accommodation (MCA) apartment.

  50. 11 October 2016 Clunies-Ross project completed

    Award-winning developer, Defence Housing Australia (DHA), today celebrated the completion of a new Defence residential housing development at Enoggera, adjacent to Gallipoli Barracks.

  51. 16 September 2016 DHA wins at the 2016 Comcare Work, Health and Safety Awards

    On Tuesday night Defence Housing Australia took home the trophy from the 2016 Comcare Work, Health and Safety Awards held at the National Convention Centre.

  52. 14 September 2016 Beanie sales cap off DHA, Raiders and Soldier On partnership

    Defence Housing Australia today donated a cheque for $30,000 to Soldier On, raised through the sales of popular DHA lime green Viking beanies.

  53. 13 September 2016 DHA gets green light for Alexandria project

    Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has been given the green light from the City of Sydney for a $60 million residential development in Alexandria, with construction set to commence early next year.

  54. 25 August 2016 Careful restoration of Palm Beach site underway

    Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has started work on transforming a prime site at Palm Beach in Rockingham into a new and innovative residential development for both Defence members and the wider community.

  55. 25 August 2016 More than 300 new homes planned for Fort Wallace and Rifle Range

    Defence Housing Australia is seeking approval to deliver a residential master planned estate of approximately 100 lots at the historic Fort Wallace site, with a second estate of 220 lots at Rifle Range.

  56. 25 August 2016 Park names honour community spirit

    The community-nominated names of two new parks at Bluewattle, Rasmussen, were revealed at the official parks opening event on Saturday, 13 August.

  57. 25 August 2016 Industry partnership educates Indigenous youth in natural resource management

    A program to train Indigenous youth in natural resource management, while simultaneously securing plants for a local residential development in Darwin, will continue after recording a high success rate.

  58. 12 August 2016 Premium land lots hit the market at Sale

    Fourteen premium land lots will be released to the public this Saturday, 13 August, at the official launch of Woondella Stage Six, on the outskirts of Sale.

  59. 4 August 2016 Local Adelaide company to build Prince’s Terrace

    Local family-owned company Palumbo Pty Ltd has been selected by Defence Housing Australia (DHA) to build The Prince’s Terrace Adelaide—the first residential project in Australia to achieve a 6 Star Green Star design rating, an achievement that signifies world leadership in sustainability.

  60. 14 July 2016 NT’s first community water play park opens at Breezes Muirhead

    Local children gathered this morning to help officially open a 4990m² water play park at Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA) development Breezes Muirhead in Darwin’s northern suburbs.

  61. 12 July 2016 Defence apartments star in the race for green living

    Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA) new Shout Ridge project at Crimson Hill, in Sydney, showcases the first apartments in Australia to receive a prestigious 6 Star Green Star - Multi Unit Residential Design V1 certified rating. This rating represents “world leadership” in environmentally sustainable design from the Green Building Council of Australia.

  62. 23 June 2016 Darwin’s most energy efficient house under construction at Muirhead

    Construction has started on suburban Darwin’s first off-the-grid house, which may be the first in the Northern Territory to receive an 8.5 star NatHERS rating for energy efficiency.

  63. 10 June 2016 Digger comes home to Fremantle Cottage

    Former Fremantle and Beaconsfield digger Ernest Aberle MM. BEM. is the last of 10 First World War soldiers to be honoured in Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA) restoration of Fremantle’s historic Gunners’ Cottages.

  64. 6 June 2016 East coast storm update

    Across the last three days parts of the east coast of Australia have been subject to severe storms.

  65. 24 May 2016 Defence Housing Australia wins award again after 10-year wait

    Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is celebrating after taking home the gold from the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Annual Report Awards, after last winning in 2006.

  66. 22 April 2016 Love and family got us home from war

    This week Defence Housing Australia (DHA) has the privilege and honour to present the 2016 Anzac Lunch for Legacy. The event marks the lead up to Anzac Day and puts the efforts of our diggers at the forefront of mind, as we remember all that they sacrificed to provide what we have today.

  67. 22 April 2016 Alawa couple wins Breezes Muirhead’s prize

    When Chris McGuire called his wife Katie to tell her they had won a $50,000 prize package in a promotion at Breezes Muirhead, she was excited and very surprised.

  68. 22 April 2016 Choir sponsorship striking the right chord

    Sponsorship from Defence Housing Australia (DHA) is helping the Australian Military Wives Choir (AMWC) tackle the tyranny of distance, covering travel expenses so the group’s National Music Director can attend rehearsals across three states to train members.

  69. 19 April 2016 Crimson Hill apartments sell out

    Despite talk of a slowing residential market, buyers have embraced Defence Housing Australia’s Crimson Hill project in Lindfield, with all apartments now sold out.

  70. 20 March 2016 Freo Gunners’ Cottages heritage restored

    A wonderful piece of architectural and military history has been unveiled as the latest jewel in Fremantle’s heritage crown. The Gunners’ Cottages, a series of 10 cottages along the Queen Victoria Street entrance to Fremantle, have been given a multi-million dollar facelift by Defence Housing Australia (DHA) following its purchase of the site in 2013.

  71. 19 February 2016 Growing success in the Top End

    A Defence Housing Australia (DHA) sponsored program established in the Northern Territory (NT) continues to provide a pathway to qualifications for Indigenous people.

  72. 17 February 2016 DHA invites proposals for childcare centre

    DHA has released a request for proposal (RFP) inviting proposals for the acquisition of land and development and operation of a childcare centre and neighbourhood facilities at Muirhead NT.

  73. 20 January 2016 Last chance to buy at Crimson Hill

    Only 11 Crimson Hill properties remain on the market as the sales success of the first Defence Housing Australia (DHA) apartment development continues.

  74. 14 January 2016 Apartments to breathe new ‘Liv’ into Fremantle

    The sod was officially turned today for Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA) new apartment and commercial space in the heart of Fremantle’s East End.

  75. 17 December 2015 Shout Ridge takes shape at Crimson Hill

    Shout Ridge is starting to reveal itself with the distinctive curves of the balconies taking shape and the soaring front balconies being formed up.

  76. 16 December 2015 Defence Housing Australia property – get the facts

    There has been a lot of differing media commentary over the years about Defence Housing Australia (DHA) as an investment option. This article explores the common misconceptions about DHA property investments.

  77. 30 October 2015 DHA wins customer service gongs

    DHA has taken out two awards at the Customer Service Institute of Australia (CSIA) Australian Service Excellence Awards in Melbourne this week.

  78. 8 October 2015 DHA breaks ground on Members Choice developments to be built in QLD

    Award-winning developer, Defence Housing Australia (DHA), has celebrated the start of construction on the first of three Members Choice Accommodation (MCA) developments to be built in the local Brisbane area.

  79. 12 December 2014 AE2 residents celebrate end of year

    On Saturday 6 December, residents came out to enjoy the 'community end of year party' at the AE2 residential development in Ermington. The community event was to celebrate one year since AE2 welcomed its first residents and the final completion of all 210 townhouses this year.

  80. 11 December 2014 Crimson Hill residents welcomed with high tea

    On Sunday 7 December, Crimson Hill celebrated a major milestone by welcoming its first residents to the neighbourhood.

  81. 10 December 2014 Market makes noise as Shout Ridge apartments sell out

    First home buyers, downsizers and young families – almost of third of whom had already purchased at DHA’s Lindfield development Crimson Hill on Sydney’s leafy North Shore - were among those to buy out the final stage of one and two-bedroom apartments at the development this week.

  82. 19 September 2014 Competition creates NEAT way to shake up housing stock

    The Australian Institute of Architects’ ACT Chapter has launched a new competition set to shake up housing options for Canberra’s growing population.

  83. 5 August 2014 Advisers appointed for scoping study

    The Minister for Finance Senator the Hon. Mathias Cormann has today announced the appointment of business and legal advisers for the scoping study into the future ownership of Defence Housing Australia (DHA).

  84. 2 August 2014 Crimson Hill wins award for excellence in residential development marketing

    DHA’s residential development in Lindfield, Sydney has been recognised as one the state’s best, winning the UDIA NSW's award for excellence in marketing (residential estates).

  85. 9 July 2014 Tender documents for scoping study released

    Tender documents for the scoping study into the future ownership options of DHA were released on Friday 27 June 2014 via AusTender.

  86. 27 February 2014 Community celebrates new housing in Yamanto

    Last week we invited the community to celebrate our residential development in Yamanto, Ipswich. With stage two nearing completion, the celebration kicked off with stakeholders attending an official event to showcase the new housing.

  87. 18 November 2013 Construction starts on new Warner residential development

    Construction starts this week on the latest residential development in Warner, as Defence Housing Australia (DHA) breaks ground at the corner of Kremzow and Old North Road.

  88. 17 July 2013 The value of vegetation in inner city Melbourne

    Melbourne-based buyers' advocate ‘Secret Agent’ has surveyed the impact that greenery, from median strips to front gardens, can have on property values.

  89. 21 June 2013 DHA to expand its role with Defence

    Defence Housing Australia (DHA) and the Department of Defence have signed a contract to provide a Living In Accommodation (LIA) Booking and Allocation Service to the Department of Defence for a period of five years.

  90. 28 May 2013 Defence families urged to have a voice

    Defence members and their families should let their voices be heard by participating in the Defence Families of Australia (DFA) family survey. The survey, which measures effectiveness of existing services as well as what needs are not being met, is produced annually.

  91. 9 May 2013 DHA to build new accommodation in Queensland

    Approximately 49 apartments will be constructed for Defence Force members in the suburbs of Everton Park, Chermside and Stafford, as part of a new agreement between Defence Housing Australia (DHA) and the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works (DHPW).

  92. 2 April 2013 Crimson Hill Community Centre given the go ahead

    Defence Housing Australia’s (DHA’s) Crimson Hill development, in Lindfield, met a major milestone this week with the approval of its development application for a multi-purpose community centre.

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