Baby Dies Because of No Homes in Wagga Wagga

May 4, 2026, 05:29
AustraliaSociety

Introduction

A baby died at a camp by a river in New South Wales. A mother and another baby went to the hospital. Now, leaders say there are not enough cheap homes.

Main Body

Police found a woman and two babies on Saturday. One baby died. The other baby is very sick in the hospital. Police say it was not a crime. More people are homeless now. In 2024, 257 people slept on the street. This is a big increase. There are almost no houses to rent. Some people have mental health problems or bad partners. The government wants to build 490 new homes. But this will take ten years. Many people must wait four years for a home.

Conclusion

There are not enough cheap homes. Many people sleep on the street. Leaders want the government to help now.

Learning

🏠 Talking About 'Enough'

In this story, we see the phrase "not enough." This is a key tool for A2 students to describe problems.

The Pattern: Not enough + Noun (Thing)

Examples from the text:

  • Not enough →\rightarrow cheap homes

How to use it in your life: If you have 2 apples but you need 5, you say:

  • "I have not enough apples."
  • "There are not enough chairs in the room."

🕒 Time Words: 'Now' vs 'Then'

Look at how the article switches between today and the future:

  1. Now (Present) →\rightarrow "More people are homeless now."
  2. Will (Future) →\rightarrow "This will take ten years."

Simple Rule: Use "will" when you are guessing or planning for a time that is not today.

Vocabulary Learning

baby (n.)
a very young child
Example:The baby cried loudly.
mother (n.)
a woman who has a child
Example:The mother held her baby.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick people are treated
Example:She went to the hospital after the accident.
police (n.)
people who keep the law
Example:The police stopped the car.
people (n.)
many human beings
Example:Many people came to the event.
homeless (adj.)
without a home
Example:The homeless man sat on the bench.
street (n.)
a road in a town
Example:The children played on the street.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government announced new rules.
build (v.)
to make something by putting parts together
Example:They will build a new house.
rent (v.)
to pay for using a house
Example:They will rent a flat next month.
home (n.)
a place where someone lives
Example:She returned home after school.
wait (v.)
to stay and hold on for a while
Example:Please wait here for a moment.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:He will help you with the dishes.
sick (adj.)
not healthy
Example:The sick child needed medicine.
crime (n.)
an illegal act
Example:The police investigated the crime.
mental (adj.)
related to the mind
Example:He has mental health issues.
health (n.)
the state of being healthy
Example:Good health is very important.
partner (n.)
a person who works or lives with another
Example:Her partner helped her cook.
cheap (adj.)
low in price
Example:They bought cheap furniture.
homes (n.)
places where people live
Example:The city needs more homes.
big (adj.)
large in size
Example:They saw a big building.
increase (v.)
to become more
Example:The price increased last year.
new (adj.)
recently made
Example:She bought a new car.
years (n.)
a period of time of 365 days
Example:He has lived here for ten years.
ten (num.)
the number after nine
Example:He has ten apples.
four (num.)
the number after three
Example:She has four sisters.