Prices in some suburbs have experienced a dramatic rise. SBS reports that home values are on the upward trend. Congestion in other areas could consume a full work week each year. The real estate news source says that price spikes and overcrowding are shaping the living conditions in outer areas.

Auctions are taking place in Glen Iris suburb and Coburg suburb, Victoria. A large property is listed for the western area. More auctions are scheduled for later this week. The West Australian reports. Police operations in Bendigo and Napier suburb involved custody and armed officers. The real estate website says.