Western Sydney home owners 'battening down the hatches'
01-10-2026 22:28 via abc.net.au

Western Sydney home owners 'battening down the hatches'

Between interest rate and petrol price rises and falling house values, Western Sydney residents say making ends meet is getting tough.
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