# Auctioning Homes from Indigenous Families | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-09-08T03:40:28+00:00
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Mount Isa’s council is auctioning 24 homes owned by ATSICWS, a welfare group facing nearly $1 million in unpaid rates — leaving Indigenous families, some living there for years, with little warning and no support. Many report broken utilities and lack of communication from government agencies, while one terminally ill resident fears homelessness. Despite federal efforts to intervene, the Commonwealth can’t stop the sales. Queensland Housing says they’re not involved in buying the properties but are helping tenants find alternatives — as evictions loom over a community already on edge. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8a59f6e9e5617b4e

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