Rental affordability data shows ‘dire’ situation across Australia — but there are ‘green shoots’

Amanda Mentiplay has seen firsthand how rents have risen in regional Australia.

The 53-year-old and her two children live in Norlane, a northern suburb of Victoria’s regional city Geelong, in a four-bedroom house with two bathrooms.

While it is the ideal size for her family, it has some problems,…